By Philemon Adedeji Nigerian equities opened the week on a positive note, extending gains from the previous session as the All-Share Index, (ASI) closed at 17.15 basis points representing 0.04 per cent stronger to close at 48,899.08 points from 48,881.93…
The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar at the parallel market traded remained unchange at N745/$1 on Monday, the same as recorded in the previous trading session. Meanwhile, the local currency strengthened by 0.7 per cent against…
By Ibiyemi Mathew Airtel Nigeria has emerged as the Best Company in Education Intervention at the 16th edition of the prestigious Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS). The telecom company was awarded the Education Intervention Award for its ‘Adopt-A-School’ CSR…
Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the weekend inaugurated and unveiled Campaign Secretariat and Campaign Council in preparation for the 2023 general elections. The newly inaugurated campaign secretariat will serve as…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised registered voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) not to wait till the last day before coming to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Mrs Agnes Akpe, Head of Voter Education, Publicity,…
Nasarawa State Pension Bureau (Local Government Department), said on Monday that it has earmarked N5.2 billion for the payment of pensions and gratuities of local government pensioners in the state. Mr Emmanuel Ombugadu, the Director of Finance and Accounts (DFA)…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned bakers who use potassium bromate as improvers, saying it is dangerous to health. According to it, as part of its efforts to curb the menace of importation,…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged Oyo State Government to set up Special Courts to handle cases of sexual and gender-based violences in the state. Its State Coordinator, Mrs Olamide Akintayo, made the plea on Monday during an…
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says registration into its Central Processing System (CAPS) and Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS) by tertiary institutions would end in Jan. 1. JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede said this in Port Harcourt…
Some economists and industrialists have faulted the proposed 20 per cent excise on carbonated and non-alcoholic beverages, saying it would adversely affect Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) operators. Mr Segun Kuti-George, Former Chairman, Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists…
