…Commissioner inspects examination centres By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State government has conducted a placement test for primary six pupils transitioning to junior secondary school, with a total of 204,413 pupils in attendance across 400 locations in the state. The…
The newly appointed Country Director of the World Bank in Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop has paid a working visit to the Kogi State government. Diop’s visit is his first high-level dialogue with any state governor in Nigeria to initiate since…
Nigeria faces the threat of massive malnutrition, and experts warn that a crisis of this nature can have far-reaching consequences for national security. History has shown us that food insecurity can be a catalyst for ‘revolution’ and even the downfall…
Nigeria’s equities market opened the new week in green, though it was on a slightly upward trajectory (+0.03 percent or N16 billion). “We expect a mixed market close, driven by anticipated cautious trading in banking stocks amid increased regulatory scrutiny…
By Tope Adewunmi On the 22nd June, 2024, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, issued three new Executive Orders aimed at fostering sustainable development, environmental conservation, and responsible mining practices. The third of the Executive Orders addresses land management…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, on Monday, said his main goal as the head of the authority is to reposition the organisation for increased productivity and greater efficiency for improved revenue…
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of eight Assistant Corps Marshals (ACMs) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshals (DCMs) in the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The appointments were announced by the Acting Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has delisted three companies-Niger Insurance Plc, Resort Savings and Loans Plc and RAK Unity Petroleum, for failure to meet the required standards expected of publicly quoted companies. In a circular over the weekend, NGX stated that…
By Esther Agbo The Federal Government is preparing to issue a third green bond worth between N50 billion and N60 billion to support environmental financing, afforestation, and renewable energy projects. Green bonds are debt instruments intended to finance projects with…
The Group Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Exchange Group, Temi Popoola, has highlighted the Group’s leadership in digital innovation, particularly as banks and other institutions embark on capital-raising exercises. In a recent television interview, Popoola emphasised that this innovation is the…
