The Nigerian Economic Summit Group(NESG), has said that there was urgent need to revitalise Nigeria’s industrial base as a pathway to sustainable development, job creation, export competitiveness, inclusive prosperity and economic transformation. Ms. Ayanyinka Ayanlowo, Acting Head, Strategic Communication and Advocacy,NESG, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on retaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for the regulation of medicines and vaccines. The global health regulatory body conducted a re-benchmarking exercise from May 28 to May 30,
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) recently hosted young professionals from Nigeria and other African countries at its offices in Lagos, as it continues to support the growth of future leaders in the energy industry on the continent. The 25 engineers and geologists from Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad, Ghana,
In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach program. The Foundation visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village, in
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile – Ife , Osun State has appealed to members of the public to help locate one of its students, Dorcas Oseghale, who has been missing for the past four days. The university made the appeal while declaring the300-level student of the Department of Chemistry
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate Release of detained human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore.Sowore was detained on Wednesday after honouring an invitation by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit. But the NLC, in a statement signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero on Thursday, said
On Friday, President Bola Tinubu requested that power generation companies (GENCOs) allow the federal government additional time to complete the review and confirmation of the outstanding debts they owe. This appeal was made during a meeting with the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at
The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has kicked against decision by Dangote Refinery to supply petroleum products directly to end users. NOGASA’s president, Benneth Korie, expressed concerns that the move could significantly disrupt the oil and gas industry, putting thousands of jobs at risk and jeopardising
Nigeria’s economy showed signs of growth in the first quarter of 2025, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising by 3.13% in real terms year-on-year. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest data released on Monday, this growth rate is higher than the 2.27% recorded in the first
Vice -President, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led other dignitaries at a prayer session for the repose of the soul of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at the age of 82. NAN reports that the prayer session, conducted at the residence of the late Buhari, was