…Mandates MDAs to adopt openness in contracting procedures and publishing of contracts The Federal Government has revealed that it would in a matter of weeks sign an executive order to promote transparency and efficiency for the creation of an enabling business environment in the country, saying this would mandate all Ministry, Agencies and Departments (MDAS) […]
Continue ReadingEmirates, the Lead Partner of the Emirates FA Cup competition in England, has taken the famous trophy on its first-ever tour to Africa. The airline, which sponsors some of the world’s biggest sporting events and teams, aims to connect with people through their passion for sports, and in this case, through football. It will take […]
Continue ReadingThe European Investment Bank and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have agreed a new EUR 60 million lending programme to support private sector investment across Nigeria. This represents the EIB’s largest ever loan to UBA and will allow UBA to provide longer term loans than currently available to private companies in Nigeria. The new private […]
Continue ReadingAn erstwhile Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada has insisted that money played a major role in deciding the outcome the 2015 Governorship Election Petition in the state, saying that last week’s arrest of federal judges by men of the State Security Services was a vindication of his earlier position. Wada said this in […]
Continue ReadingManaging Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank plc; Segun Agbaje has emerged the 2016 Ai Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) 30 CEO of the year at this year’s 9th annual Ai CEO Investment Summit which took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Launched in 2007, the Ai Institutional Investment and Capital Market Awards is […]
Continue Reading…Foundation to provide structural support to encourage innovation, growth and productivity of Nigeria’s creative industries At the historic National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Wednesday signed an MOU with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture for the development of Nigeria’s creative industries. The Honourable Minister Alhaji Lai Mohammed and […]
Continue ReadingGovernor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on government at all levels to use the diversification from oil and gas to develop our local produce to rescue the country from the current economic recession. Speaking at the World Tourism Day celebration in Iseyin tagged ‘Aso-Ofi Day’, the governor, who was represented by his wife, […]
Continue ReadingAs Nigeria sets to mark its 56th Independence Day Anniversary, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita said that Government is fully committed to the restoration of dignity, integrity and confidence in the Public Service through the promotion and provision of staff welfare and motivation; forging a cast-iron relationship between […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government has declared Monday, 3rd October, 2016 as Public Holiday to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt Gen (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates Nigerians at home and abroad on the commemoration of this year’s independence anniversary and assures […]
Continue ReadingThe finance minister, Kemi Adeosun, has said that the N500 billion new housing fund approved by the National Executive Council last week would stimulate economic activities and return the economy to the path of growth.Mrs. Adeosun, who fielded questions from some journalists in her office at the weekend, said a mass housing scheme that would […]
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