Nigeria
Vai alla Scheda Paese »A man of worth never gets up to unsay what he said yesterday.
— Chinua Achebe
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BREAKING: CBN To Establish Nigerian International Financial Center
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will soon establish the Nigerian International Financial Centre (NIFC) to serve as a gateway for capital and investments for Nigeria. The centre will be driven by technology and payment system infrastructure, CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele disclosed this on Tuesday morning at ...
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Firstbank Wins Private Bank Of The Year 2021 Award By Global Finance
Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has been awarded the Private Bank of the Rear 2021 by Global Finance, the voice of the global market renowned for its comprehensive coverage and analysis of the financial industry, international business and global economy. The Bank was bestowed ...
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NCC Adds Podcast Channel To Online Media Platforms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated a podcast channel named-NCC Global Connect, which will be used to disseminate news and event and information about the commission, consumer rights and telecommunications industry issues. The podcast channel was launched at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja last week by ...
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Minister Tasks NCC On Speedy Implementation Of 5G
Following approval of the national policy on fifth generation (5G) technology deployment in Nigeria by the federal executive council (FEC) last Wednesday, the minister of communications and digital economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to prepare for immediate and effective implementation of the ...
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Federal Govt, EU Partner On Green, Digital Economy For Youth Empowerment
The federal government and the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have mapped out modalities for partnership to boost green and digital economy, good governance, peace and human development to empower youths in Nigeria. Indications to this development emerged ...
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Conheça os vencedores do "Regresso às Aulas 2021": Isaac, José, Mariana
Isaac Gandra, de 11 anos, José Machado, com 10 e Mariana Hall de 9 anos foram três dos vencedores dos 15 prémios da iniciativa "Regresso às Aulas".
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Federal, Lagos Govts Train Women On Climate Finance Proposals
The Lagos State government and other relevant agencies are working in synergy to tackle pollution in Nigeria’s commercial hub. The director, Climate Change and Environmental Planning, Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr Bankole Michael, made this known in Abuja at a one-day capacity training on Climate Finance ...
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KADUNA WEEKLY: Tax Default: Why KADIRS Closed Some Banks – Chairman
Last week, Kaduna State Inland Revenue Service (KADIRS) shut down the business premises of some banks, over some unpaid taxes amounting to N300 million. Has there been any positive response from the affected banks? Well, of course, there are positive responses. There is no time that we’ve had to shut ...
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KADUNA WEEKLY: ‘KDSG Tops Financial Management, Transparency Rating’
Kaduna State Government has been ranked as the first subnational in terms of financial management and transparency in public finance management in the country, for three years running. The Accountant-General, Shizzer Bada disclosed this at a town hall engagement with Civil Societies Organisations (CSOs) and select groups from across the ...
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KADUNA WEEKLY:- KADINVEST 6.0: Kaduna Seeks To Consolidate On $2.6bn Investments
As it prepares for the sixth edition of the annual Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit (KADINVEST) holding this month, the Kaduna State Government is seeking to consolidate on the $2.6bn in investments it has attracted since 2016. Executive Secretary of Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA) Umma Aboki who disclosed this ...
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Navy Relocates College, Armament School, Others To Hinterland
In its effort to decongest its presence in Lagos and other maritime environments, the Nigerian Navy Board has approved the establishment and relocation of non-military operational bases to the hinterlands. According to PRNigeria, apart from the establishment of a Navy Logistics College in Kano, the Board had approved the locations ...
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NDLEA Arrests 20-year-old Dealer Of Drugged Cookies
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 20-year-old graduate, Miss Bee Okoro, in Abuja for producing and selling drugged candies and cookies. The NDLEA also arrested her 27-year-old dispatch rider, Idewo Raimi, who handled door-to-door delivery of the cookies and candies to customers. The suspects, who were ...
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NAIC Partners CBN, Others On Databank For Farmers
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) is discussing with its supervising ministry, the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) and other stakeholders on the need to get a perfect data for farmers across the country. This, it said, is germane as it will allow the corporation monitor farm processes and storage, limits ...
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New Police Commissioner Assumes Duty In Anambra
Mr Tony Olofu has assumed duty as the 31st commissioner of police in Anambra State. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, made the disclosure in a statement in Awka at the weekend. Olofu’s assumption followed the redeployment of Mr Chris Owolabi, the erstwhile CP in the state, to ...
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Policeman To Be Punished In Enugu For Assaulting Woman
The commissioner of police in Enugu State, Mr Lawal Abubakar, has ordered an immediate investigation and possible disciplinary sanction against a policeman seen engaging a woman in an altercation and physically assaulting her. The incident, spotted in a video circulating on social media, purportedly occurred while some police operatives were ...
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UK Supports Investment Drive In Nasarawa State
The United Kingdom has indicated interest to support trade and investment opportunities in Nasarawa State, improve the agricultural potentials of the state and boost the state solid mineral sector. Indications to this development emerged when the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, visited Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, between ...
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"Fiquei espantado pois não estava à espera de ganhar"
José Machado, 10 anos, de Joane, nem queria acreditar quando lhe disseram que era um dos vencedores da iniciativa Regresso às Aulas.
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MOMAN Blames Kerosene Scarcity On Lack Of Forex
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, (MOMAN), have blamed the current scarcity of kerosene on lack of foreign exchange and the importers preference to importation of Jet A1. The association also advised the federal government to review policy of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, or known as cooking gas importation as ...
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Kano To Introduce New Transport Policy
Kano State Governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said his administration would soon come up with a new transport policy that would help regulate as well as manage transport system in the state. He said the policy would also improve performance and attract private sector investments. According to the governor, ...
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Ortom Lauds Reps’ Proposal On Weapons, Seeks Clarification On VAT Law
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has hailed the proposal by members of the House of Representatives to ensure that responsible Nigerians own legitimate weapons for self defence. The governor also said he supported his counterparts in Lagos and Rivers for securing court judgments against the FIRS on the collection of ...
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LG Electronics Donates Air Conditioning Units To Wuse District Hospital
LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics, yesterday donated the newly introduced Artcool Inverter air conditioners to the Wuse District Hospital, FCT Abuja. The company said the gesture was part of its continuing commitment to support healthcare delivery services in Nigeria. Speaking at the occasion, the head of corporate ...