By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun State, has said it confiscated 12.4gms of cocaine, 81.5kg of cannabis and other illicit drugs. The NDLEA state commander, CN Nnadi Chidi disclosed this on Wednesday, in Osogbo,…
…To build 3rd longest terrestrial fibre optic backbone in Africa …Targets 1.5% GDP growth, 70% broadband penetration By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled the launch of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will boost the country’s digitisation…
By Jeleel Olawale The removal of all paraphernalia of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the campaign office of former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has sent shivers across political gladiators in the state. Political analysts anticipate the former Governor’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has gained an additional 16,300sqkm maritime territory. This was revealed when President Bola Tinubu received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC) on Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf Project. The President receiving the committee…
A report by Financial Times has shortlisted ThriveAgric, an agrictech company as one of the fastest growing companies in Africa. Financial Times in its report noted that its ranking comes against a background of businesses that have overcome the Covid…
The Shell Bonga field has recorded a 36 percent growth in oil production in 2023. Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) made this known in a statement made available to NewsDirect on Tuesday. According to SNEPCo, the oil…
Leading Telecommunications network, Airtel Nigeria has introduced a groundbreaking new service for business owners called the Enterprise Business Broadband (EBB) Speed Based Plans 3.0. This specially designed plan offers unparalleled connectivity and flexibility with unlimited monthly plans. Tailored to meet…
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso has expressed concerns on how the continued hike of interest rates may make the country unattractive for investments. The Governor was expressing his concerns while commenting on the Apex’s…
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that there is no way to resolve amicably his disagreement with his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Governor made this known while identifying the…
Naira trades to dollar at 1,515/$ in parallel marketThe naira on Monday extended depreciation against the dollar falling to 1,515 on the parallel market, popularly called black market. This represents 2.97 percent (N45/$1) depreciation against the US dollar when compared…
