By Ibiyemi Mathew Tech giant,Microsoft has announced a collaboration with the Federal government to accelerate digital transformation. In a joint statement, Microsoft identified that it is collaborating with government on several projects aimed at intensifying the nation’s move to become…
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…
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 National Insurance Commission has reiterated its commitment in partnering with the Federal Capital Territory administration in ensuring compulsory insurance for workers. This was made known by the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Sunday Thomas when (NAICOM) paid a courtesy visit…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd on Friday transacted 328.39 million shares valued at N3.11billion in positive trading. This was against 270.69 million shares worth N2.04 billion exchanged in 3,910 deals on Thursday, an increase of 21.32 per cent. FBN Holdings…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have expressed their commitment to work with African leaders to redouble efforts at strengthening food security in the continent. This formed part of the decisions reached at…
Airtel Africa Plc, has announced the appointment of Mr Olusegun Ogunsanya as the new Chief Executive Officer. This follows the notice of retirement given by the current Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Raghunath Mandava, to the Board of the…
By Ogaga Ariemu Minister of Commmunications and digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami has unveiled new Strategic Roadmaps and Action Plan(SRAP), 2021 to 2024 for the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), to align with the National Digital Economy Policy and…
The House of Representatives have asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the recapitalisation of Microfinance Banks (MfBs). This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Saidu Abdullahi ( APC-Niger) on the floor of the House…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an augmentation of N665 million for the procurement of poultry equipment for displaced poultry farmers in Borno, Yobe, Plateau and Zamfara. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya…
