Niger government disburses N1billion CBN fund to 11,587 beneficiaries
March 19, 2018 The Niger State Government on Monday commenced the disbursement of the N1 billion Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF) to…
Land Use Charge Law: Lagos Assembly sets up review committee
March 19, 2018 The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday set up a six-man Ad hoc Committee to review the controversial state Land Use Charge Law, 2018. The Speaker…
Meter Assets Regulation Policy will create employment opportunities in power industry- EMMAN
March 19, 2018 The Electricity Meters Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (EMMAN) on Monday said that the new Meter Assets Regulation (MAP) policy in the power sector would create massive employment…
Italy seizes rescue ship that stopped migrants’ return to Libya
March 19, 2018 Italian court has seized a charity ship on charges that its crew helped illegal immigration by rescuing more than 200 migrants from boats before Libya’s coastguard could…
Absence of witness stalls Ladoja’s trial, resumes March 20
March 19, 2018 The absence of a prosecution witness on Monday stalled the ongoing trial of a former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, for alleged N4.7 billion money laundering…
NSCDC deploys 50 motorcycles for patrols in Taraba state
March 19, 2018 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), has deployed 50 motorcycles to its Taraba Command to enhance patrol in flash points of the state. The…
Okorocha can’t stop my ambition – Deputy Governor of Imo
March 19, 2018 Deputy Governor of Imo, Mr Eze Madumere, said he would pursue his governorship ambition to a logical conclusion in spite of opposition from the governor, Chief Rochas…
2019: EU centre trains INEC staff on gender mainstreaming
March 19, 2018 As part of preparations for the country’s 2019 general elections, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), on Monday in Lagos, commenced training of electoral officers on…
Milost to invest $1bn in Nigerian bank, may acquire 30% stake
Milost Global Inc. is looking to inject as much as $1 billion to recapitalize Nigeria’s Unity Bank Plc, which is struggling to build buffers after a slowdown in Africa’s biggest…
China forms new economic team as President Xi kicks off second term
March 19, 2018 China elevated key confidante of President Xi Jinping to one of the top positions in government on Monday as Beijing curbs riskier financing and debt build-up…