The Ogun State Government has commenced the second phase of the disbursement of the N1 billion grant to micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The initiative aims to alleviate poverty and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the state. Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment and a member of the Ogun State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (OGUN ... Read More »
The Osun State House of Assembly has accused the suspended Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo of diverting proceeds recovered from the convicted armed robbers in the bank robbery that occurred in Ikirun, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government area of the state. The Speaker of the House, Hon. Adewale Egbedun in a statement on Monday by his ... Read More »
The winners, including upcoming entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions in several business value chains such as Honey production, Rice, and Snail farming, among others, claimed top positions after participating in a business pitch that took place across 10 state NYSC Orientation Camps – Katsina, Kano, Kwara, Imo, Rivers, Delta, Sokoto, Edo, Akwa-Ibom, and Osun recently. At the NYSC Orientation camp at ... Read More »
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja today dismissed the application filed by Ondo State House of Assembly to abridge the time for the hearing of its appeal. In a unanimous decision, the Court held that the application lacks merit. This is sequel to the appeal of the Assembly filed on 3rd October 2023 against the orders made by Hon ... Read More »
As the maiden edition of Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA) gathers momentum, the organisers have announced the august members of Roundtable aspect of the award ceremony. According to the awards’ Steering Committee, the WOMA Roundtable shall include the following industry giants: Chief Tony Okoroji (veteran musician, music producer, former PMAN president, and current Chairman of the Collective Society of Nigeria, ... Read More »
Mrs Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, MD/CEO, NIGCOMSAT Ltd, owners and operators of the Nigerian Communications Satellite systems, NigComSat1R, recently visited Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the nation’s telecoms regulatory agency. During the visit, NIGCOMSAT says that the satellite company seeks collaboration towards ensuring that Nigerians have access to reliable broadband ... Read More »
As the sixth edition of Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), opens in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Dangiwa, launched the Diaspora Housing Scheme with a facility for Diaspora access up to N50 million naira loan for mortgage with an interest rate of 6.9 per cent, paid over a period of 10 years. The Minister, who ... Read More »
Addis Ababa, 16 November 2023 – African countries need to show stronger political will to advance industrialisation, including the adoption of new policies to promote improved productivity and harness the potential of a growing youth population, delegates attending the 2023 African Economic Conference heard. The three-day conference opened in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on Wednesday under the theme “Imperatives ... Read More »
Mouka, Nigeria’s leading brand of mattresses, pillows and other bedding products, has launched a new campaign encouraging Nigerians to prioritise quality sleep for a better life. According to Dr Remilekun Durojaiye, Chairman of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Lagos Chapter, sleep, diet, exercise, and stress management are components of a healthy lifestyle. To sustain wellbeing, Nigerians are encouraged to practise ... Read More »
The Group Managing Director of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, has urged investors and participants in the agribusiness sector to continuously improve and invest in research and development (R&D) for the growth of innovative products for global competitiveness and food security in the country. Dr. Oduntan made the assertion at this year’s Nigerian Poultry Show, with the ... Read More »
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