Dangote Cement inducts graduate trainees to boost employment
…Awards Outstanding Staff
Dangote Cement Plc, last weekend, inducted 81 trainees in its Graduate Trainee programme to boost employment in the country. The company, it would be recalled, since the beginning of the programme, has...
FG to increase coconut production to 500,000MT in 2025 –Kyari
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Abubakar, says the Federal Government is working toward increasing Nigeria’s current production level of coconut from 224,186 Metric Tonnes (MT) to 500,000MT by 2025.
Kyari said this...
Naira notes: CBN assures Nigerians of sufficient stock for economic activities
Amidst complaints by some Nigerians about scarcity of Naira notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says there is adequate supply of the currency.
CBN gave the assurance against the backdrop of complaints by some...
Reps moves for mines inspectorate agency
The Chairman of House Committee on Solid Minerals, Hon. Gaza Gbefwi, on Thursday, revealed that the House of Representatives is presently consulting for the establishment of a Mines Inspectorate Environmental Agency.
He said the agency would...
Ooni seeks improved patronage of local products
First-class monarch and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged the Federal Government to intensify its patronage of local manufacturers as a deliberate means of growing the economy.
Ooni decried the government’s usage...
Address multinational’s exit, NECA urges FG
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has called for strategic intervention as a proactive step in mitigating the impact of the multi-dimensional challenges currently being faced by businesses.
NECA commended the Federal Government for supporting the Small...
Creative industry is Nigeria’s next oil – Mac-Folly Hospitality boss
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mac-Folly Hospitality Ltd, a member of the Sifax Group, owners of Marriot Hotel, Mr Chike Ogeah, in this interview with BAMIDELE FAMOOFO, says the future of Nigeria lies...
After $72m Loss, Multichoice Increases Dstv, Gotv Prices in Nigeria
Days after disclosing a $72 million deficit in its third-quarter financial report, Multichoice has increased the cost of its products in Nigeria.
A 20 -per cent increase in the company’s packages overall was discovered through...
FG Exempts Imported LPG from VAT, Customs Duty
The federal government has exempted imported Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and its equipment from the payment of customs duty and value-added tax (VAT).
The move is expected to result in a drop in the cost...
Palmpay boosts contactless payment
A fintech company, PalmPay, has expressed its commitment to driving adoption of a contactless payment system in Nigeria.
The Country Manager of PalmPay, Fey Wong, said this while discussing the theme, ‘The next frontier: Digital...
