ECOWAS condemns killing of army personnel in Delta The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the killing of 16 army personnel in Delta state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the commission said it is a cowardly act. It also expressed condolences and sympathies to[Read More…]
Tony Elumelu Foundation set to announce Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, is set to announce its 1,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 African countries as beneficiaries of its flagship Entrepreneurship Programme. In a statement on Thursday, Elumelu said the announcement will[Read More…]
Adaora Umeoji appoints first female CEO of Zenith Bank Zenith Bank has appointed Adaora Umeoji as its new group managing director and chief executive officer (GMD/CEO). The bank stated this on Tuesday, in a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), signed by Michael Osilima, its secretary. [Read More…]
Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs worldwide Unilever Plc, a British multinational consumer goods company, has announced plans to cut 7,500 jobs globally as part of an overhaul aimed at saving around $869 million (£684 million) over the next three years. In a statement on Tuesday, Unilever said the jobs affected[Read More…]
Marketers predict reduction in PMS price as Port Harcourt refinery set to commence operation The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria have projected a marginal reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, produced from the Port[Read More…]
Experts express optimism as Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $34.416 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s foreign exchange reforms appear to be yielding the desired result. This is because Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves hit $34.416 billion, the highest in nine months. The previous recent highest was $34.449 billion on June 20, 2023,[Read More…]
APC picks Idahosa as Edo deputy governorship candidate After a bitter governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, leaders of the party have settled for Dennis Idahosa as deputy governorship candidate. The primary election had split the APC into two fractious groups. Those for Monday Okpebholo,[Read More…]
Perm Sec Speaks on Nigeria importing yam from China The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Ernest Umakihe, has said that Nigerians may soon be importing yam for local consumption from China. Umakihe who was speaking at a Stakeholders Workshop on Repositioning Yam as[Read More…]
SSANU, NASU begin strike Today over withheld salaries The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have begun a strike action across various institutions in the country. Both unions are demanding the release of the four-month salaries of members withheld during an eight-month strike[Read More…]
Tinubu appoints Dennis Otuaro as administrator of amnesty programme President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dennis Otuaro as administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, said in a statement that “Otuaro holds a PhD in Comparative Politics &[Read More…]
