Google has restated its commitment to the startup ecosystem in Africa, announcing the opening of applications for the 6th Class of the Google for Startups Accelerator programme, and the launch ofnew developer scholarships in partnership with Pluralsight and Andela The…
Electricity consumer groups on Sunday, kicked against the planned review of electricity tariffs for the 11 power Distribution Companies (DisCos) by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). They maintained that there was no justification for any upward review of electricity…
By Kayode Tokede MTN Nigeria Plc has reported 43 per cent increase in profit after tax to N73.75billion in its unaudited first quarter ended March 31, 2021 from N51.7billion reported in first quarter of 2020. The telecommunication company in its…
Dangote Cement Plc is expected to pay a total of N40.39 billion in taxation to the nation’s treasury from its operational result in the first quarter of 2021. According to the financial result published by the country’s largest cement manufacturer…
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has called on prospective investors to express interest in purchasing 100 per cent shareholding in any of the five power generation companies constructed under National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) listed for sale. It said this…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says that the Corporation is not in any financial straits as insinuated in the media. Dr Kennie Obateru, General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the corporation, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) youths across the 17 local government areas of Plateau, have called on the party to zone the 2023 presidential seat to the North Central Region. The spokesman for the youths and a former APC youth…
There is succour at last for Nigerian pensioners as the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the presidential approval for consequential adjustments for pension benefits in line with the new minimum wage. The adjustments are expected to commence in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said recent attacks on its facilities, if remained unchecked, may affect future polls. The commission expressed concern, particularly with the ongoing conversion of voting points to polling units, voter registration and the conduct…
By Kayode Tokede The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index and Market capitalization appreciated by 1.36 per cent to close the week at 39,834.42 basis points and N20.847 trillion respectively. All other indices finished higher with the exception of NSE…
