After raking in N203.91 billion from 29 investors, the Federal Government through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is demanding speedy exploration of crude oil to boost efforts at meeting the production quota set by the Org…
Rash of prison breaks on Buhari’s watch
No fewer than 10 jailbreaks have occurred during the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, with 6,000 inmates escaping from various correctional centres across the country. Statistics show that the first major jailbreak during Buhari’s administ…
Meet Kashim Shettima, Tinubu’s running mate for 2023
Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Kashim Shettima, a former governor of Borno State as his running mate for the 2023 general election. Tinubu made the announcement on Sunday in Daura,…
Tinubu picks Kashim Shettima as running mate
Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate has formerly announced former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima as his running mate. Tinubu disclosed this personally in Daura, Katsina State on Sunday, after a closed door mee…
World Bank, FG commend Lagos APPEALS project
The World Bank and the federal government have commended Lagos state government for its effective and efficient execution of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) that has helped farmers boost their …
WAPA equips women, vulnerable groups with micro businesses tools
Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has supported women and other vulnerable groups in the state with necessary tools and equipment to enable them start up their own micro businesses. The event, which came under the th…
Who benefits from INEC’s voter registration extension?
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had last week formally extended indefinitely the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise which was to end on June 30. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC had previously given a hint about the extension at the …
EKOEXCEL teachers win big at 2021 teachers’ merit award
Four teachers from the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB’s) Excellence in Child Education and Learning (EKOEXCEL) have won brand new SUV cars and other prizes in the state’s 2021 teachers’ award. The teachers received awards for thei…
NACCIMA urges repair of local refineries to end fuel scarcity
Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure speedy rehabilitation of the country’s refineries to end the scarcity of petroleum products in Nigeria. John Udeagb…
P/Harcourt Chamber woos investors to power sector
Investors are to be shown investment opportunities that abound in the power sector in Rivers State, so said Mike Elechi, the president of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA). The opportunities are to be unve…