FG revokes 5,793 mining licences in 6 years, operators blame insecurity
The Federal Government has revoked at least 5,793 inactive mining licences, investigation by The PUNCH has revealed. Our correspondents learnt that the licences that were […]
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Nigeria’s search for solutions, By Hassan Gimba
“Our problems are man-made; therefore, they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” – John F. Kennedy Nigerians have […]
NYSC counsels corps members against unauthorised journeys, others
The National Youth Service Corps on Monday told corps members to avoid induced rejection, but rather accept their posting in good faith and settle down […]
Why I established Ife Grand Resort, Industrial Park –Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has explained the reason behind the establishment of Ife Grand Resort and Industrial Park which was officially opened […]
Lalong extols Mikel Obi’s contribution to sports development
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, has extolled the contribution of former Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi, to sports development in Nigeria. A statement by the […]
America tells Buhari to reverse Twitter ban immediately
The United States government has urged the Nigerian Government to immediately reverse its ban on Twitter operations in the country. The US government stated that […]
Singapore must adjust to G7 tax plans, says finance minister
Singapore, will need to adjust with other nations if a proposed regime for taxing multinational enterprises is implemented, Finance Minister, Lawrence Wong, said on Tuesday. […]
Guinea-Bissau understudies NCC’s digital inclusion strategy
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has shared his experiences on some of the regulatory models, approaches […]
I didn’t plot Garba’s removal from NPA board, says Bala-Usman
The suspended Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman, yesterday denied plotting the removal of Senator Binta Garba from the agency’s board. In […]
IZUNWANNE hails Willie Obiano over Anambra Airport
IZUNWANNE, an association of senior journalists of Southeast origin, has commended the administration of Chief Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, on the construction and successful test run […]
ENT surgeon advocates collaboration against hearing impairment
Dr Abiodun Olusesi, a consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon has called for concerted effort to eradicate hearing impairment in Nigeria. Olusesi, who is […]
U.S. Ambassador highlights importance of IPRs to Nigeria’s SME growth
By Busayo Onijala U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, on Monday urged Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of the Intellectual Property […]
Fed Govt eyes 60,000 tractors to drive agric mechanisation
The Federal Government is targeting about 60, 000 tractors to drive the Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. This, it said, would ensure a paradigm shift from subsistence […]
Amazon To Open African Headquarters In South Africa
American multinational technology company, Amazon, has chosen South Africa as the headquarters for its African market. This development comes a week after Twitter, US-based microblogging […]
UN chief calls for specific commitments, real action to fight climate change
United Nations – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for specific commitments and real action to fight climate change after speaking out about the […]
Super Eagles Star Moses Simon Constructs Road And Drainage System In His Hometown Of Benue State
Moses Simon, a 25-year-old footballer who plays for Nantes of France and Super Eagles of Nigeria, has helped the people in his hometown of Benue. […]
BUA’s $300m sugar refinery ready next year
BUA Group is working towards unveiling its 10,000 tons cane per day (tcb) sugar refinery in the first quarter of the year. Senior General Manager […]
Why price of cement is high ——-Dangote
The management of Dangote Cement Plc. says that the price of a bag of cement from its factories and plants in Obajana and Gboko is […]
Kanye West Seeks Joint Custody Of Kids In Divorce With Kim Kardashian
Popular rapper, Kanye West is seeking joint custody of his four children with estranged wife and reality star, Kim Kardashian, TMZ reported Monday. The rapper’s […]
Benue Exco orders hawkers off streets
Benue State Executive Council (EXCO) has ordered street hawkers around Wurukum Market to vacate their positions or risk losing their wares. The Exco also directed […]