Economy

Food prices continue to rise in October

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said that prices of selected food items increased in October. This is according to the NBS Selected Food Prices Watch Report for October, released in Abuja on Wednesday. The report said that the average…

RMAFC, EFCC to strengthen collaboration

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthen its collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Christian Nwachukwu, Public Relations Officer of the…

SMEDAN empowers 90 youths, women in Ekiti

The Small and Medium, Entreprises Development Agency,(SMEDAN) has trained and equipped no fewer than 90 youths and women in vocational skills acquisition in Ekiti. The Director-General of SMEDAN,Mr Olawale Fasoran, said the essence of the programme was to bridge the…

Yobe traditional barbers beg govt for modern tools

The Nigerian Association of “Wanzamai” (traditional barbers), Yobe Chapter, has called on the State Government to support their trade with modern tools. Alhaji Sa’idu Wanzam, the state Chairman of the association, made the appeal at the maiden meeting of the…