Kogi State Set for Major Boost in Electricity, Investment, and Food Security
The National Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted permission to Kogi State to manage electricity generation and distribution, paving the way for efficient power supply to boost businesses in the State. Commissioner for Rural and Energy Development, Engineer Abdulmutalib Muhammed, announced…
Technological Innovation Critical for Competitiveness – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stated that technological innovation is essential for Nigeria to able to stand in the global market. The president made this known at the opening ceremony of the 9th edition of the mining week in Abuja. Tinubu…
The Hawk as the Competitor: Navigating Competition with Strategic Market Intelligence
Competitors in the intricate business ecosystem can feel like hawks soaring above – watchful, alert and ready to dive at any promising opportunity. Just as a bird must remain vigilant of potential threats while navigating the skies, businesses must adopt…
MSMD Launches Transformative Mining Policies to Drive Local Content and Economic Growth
In a groundbreaking address at the opening of the 2024 Nigerian Mining Week holding at the Abuja Continental Hotel from November 18–20, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Mary Ogbe unveiled a landmark policy requiring all mining…
South East Revival Group Calls for Increased Support for Indigenous Contractors
The South East Revival Group (SERG) has issued a passionate appeal to the governors of the South East region, urging them to enhance their support for indigenous contractors. This call to action, articulated in a press release signed by Hon….
GTBank’s Cyberstalking Case: GDJ Decries Incarceration of Four Journalists in Lagos, Hails Defence Team
The Guild of Digital Journalists (GDJ) has voiced strong opposition to the continued incarceration of four journalists in Lagos, South West of Nigeria, following allegations of cyberstalking by Segun Agbaje’s Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), the parent company of Guaranty…
Obiodeh Takes Tough Stance on Land Encroachment, Warns Ground Rent Defaulters
Delta State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Goodnews Emamusi Obiodeh has taken a tough stance on land encroachment, warning individuals and communities to stop trespassing on government acquired lands or face legal consequences. The Commissioner gave this…
Delta EXCO Approves N936 Billion Proposed Budget for 2025
Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), Monday, approved a proposed budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Briefing newsmen after the Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, said…
Power Sabotage: Vandals Strike Again, Disrupt Bulk Transmission On Lokoja-Gwagwalada Line
A devastating attack on the 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1 has left Nigeria’s power infrastructure reeling. Vandals struck in the early hours of Saturday, November 9, 2024, disrupting bulk power transmission and dealing a significant blow to the nation’s grid…
Traderoot Technologies: First South African-Based Fintech Company Makes History with PCI SSF Certification
In a groundbreaking milestone, Traderoot Technologies, a pioneering fintech software company, has become the first South African-based firm to achieve the prestigious Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework (PCI SSF) Compliance Certification. The PCI SSF certification represents a significant leap…
MC Oluomo: How Controversial Tinubu’s Loyalist Emerged Unopposed as NURTW National President
In a move that has raised eyebrows, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The election, held during the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference in…