Lagos government has demolished all shanties and illegal structures on Lekki coastal road which serves as alternative to Lekki-Epe route. The demolition was carried out after a three-day removal notice had reportedly been issued to affected persons. Chairman of the State…
By Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta A 40-year-old man, Michael Salako has been arrested by men of Ogun state police command for beating to death one Abudu, a commercial motorcyclist popularly called Okada to death at Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. Michael was…
Former Minister of Defence, Adetokunbo Kayode, has advised the Federal Government to adopt community policing in handling security challenges facing the country, for optimal result. Kayode said this at his country home on Sunday in Ikaram Akoko when he spoke…
The Federal government has reiterated its commitment to drive National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) in transforming every aspect of modern life which will enable Nigeria to take advantage to become a leading player in the global digital economy…
As Nigeria is moving fast towards diversifying its economy using technology, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has proposed partnership with Republic of Namibia in the areas of Innovations and Entrepreneurship through African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). This…
MTN Nigeria, the largest network by market share, said it lost 7.6 million mobile subscribers in the first half of 2021. According to the half-year report, active data users declined by approximately 52,000 to 32.5 million, while service revenue increased…
Women empowered businesses and local enterprises involved in agribusiness, manufacturing, health care, and renewable energy will have access to long term funding from First City Monument Bank (FCMB), courtesy of a $50m credit facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
By Kayode Tokede The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) is set to inaugurate the Securities Issuers Forum via webinar. This was stated by the SEC in a statement released in Abuja…
By Kayode Tokede Sterling Bank Plc has reported N5.7billion profit in half year ended June 30, 2021 unaudited result and accounts, a 5.1 per cent increase when compared to N5.4billion reported in prior half year results. The lender’s gross earnings rose…
Dangote Cement, has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N191.6 billion, after a tax charge of N89.6 billion in its unaudited results for the half year ending on June 30. Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement has announced resilient…
