By Ogaga Ariemu The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has tasked Surveyors on professionalism, dedication, devotion to work and nation-building. Fashola disclosed this during his presentation titled, ‘Human Capital and Institution Building’ at the 39th Olumide Memorial…
By Tobi Adetunji Senior Adviser on Industrialization to the President of the African Development Bank, Oyebanji Oyeleran-Oyeyinka, has lamented that the country’s export profile has remained almost the same for about 40 years, comparing Nigeria with other countries that expanded…
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Area ll Command, Onne Port, Comptroller Auwal Mohammed, has enjoined newly promoted officers of the Command to embrace Customs related technology. Mohammed said that this would enable them acquire more knowledge to perform better…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has scheduled the 2021 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) for between Nov. 5 and Nov. 14 at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). LCCI Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, Mr Gabriel Idahosa, disclosed this at…
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) on Tuesday launched “I Am Alive” software designed to enable pensioners easily confirm their aliveness from the comfort of their homes, using either a smartphone or a computer system. The PTAD Executive Secretary, Dr…
The Association of Capital Market Academics (ACMAN) has urged the federal government to borrow from multinational agencies and fund projects that will be self-liquidating. ACMAN made their position known through their President, Professor Uche Uwaleke at a press conference on…
World Bank in its latest report said while measures were aimed at addressing the health emergency, cushioning the impact of the pandemic on the poor and vulnerable and putting countries on a path to recovery, the resulting debt burden of…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says no fewer than 6.39 million farmers have been enumerated across states under the Economic Sustainability Plan(ESP)’ agriculture scheme. Osinbajo disclosed this in his presentation on ESP at opening ceremony of a two-day Mid-Term Ministerial Performance…
Nigerian NewsDirect, Olaleye Annuoluwapo writes on price hike in foods and services that has compounded the woe of Nigerians. All key macroeconomic indices are working against average Nigerians with the increasing cost of goods and services. With the present economy…
…releases website to register In bridging unemployment gap among the youth, Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), since last year has commenced training of Nigerian youths with a view to creating a minimum of 200,000 jobs in…
