Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the newly appointed Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has made a bold commitment to prioritize the empowerment of Nigerian businesses by implementing effective trade policies. She delivered this promise during her inauguration ceremony on Monday in the capital city, Abuja, where she passionately outlined her strategic vision for the ministry. Her...
Oando Plc has reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the full year ending in 2023, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N60.3 billion, compared to a loss of N81.23 billion in the previous year. This positive outcome is accompanied by a 43 percent increase in revenue, which reached N2.9 trillion, up...
Consumers in Lagos State have embraced new strategies to reduce cost and put food on their tables amid food inflation in the country. Some consumers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that they were exploring strategies, including bulk buying, to reduce their monthly budgets on food. Bulk buying is the...
An Assistant Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, ACP Ogbon-inu Popoola, has died, an official of the command has said. The command’s Spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the death in a statement issued in Abakaliki and made available to newsmen on Thursday. Ukandu explained that Popoola died on Wednesday, while attending a management meeting of the...
Some tailors in Bauchi have expressed concern over the low patronage ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Some of the tailors, who spoke on Thursday in a separate interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described the situation as discouraging. A tailor, Abiodun Ridwan, said the level of patronage was low compared...
The Federal Government has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were shut in the wake of rise in insecurity in some parts of the country, The federal government also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives of students and ensuring uninterrupted education across the country. This is contained in a statement made available to...
The people of the Ogbia Kingdom, including the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, have assured support for President Bola Tinubu and appealed for the establishment of a Petroleum Institute in Oloibiri, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. They stated their position during a courtesy visit to President...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the career advancement of Graduate Primary School Teachers (Tutor Cadre) from GL. 16 to GL.17. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya. The Head of Service explained that the decision aims to address stagnation at the peak of...