Investors commit billions at Lagos Free Zone in Nigeria
Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), the first privately owned special economic zone in Nigeria with an integrated deep sea port, is home to several reputable global brands. Located 65kms east of…
Explainer: Why Twitter suspended, restored our account – NCC
The Twitter account of the Nigerian Communications Commission, @NgComCommission, has been restored less than 24 hours after it was suspended for security reasons. This followed a temporary suspension by Twitter,…
#EndSARS: Gov’t CCTV footage corroborates CNN investigation; ups suspicion
It was supposed to be the key piece of evidence. But when it came, the Lagos State government’s security camera footage of the Lekki toll gate shooting did not capture…
LAGOS CBD CONDEMNS INCESSANT ATTACKS ON ITS ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Olugbenga Olarenwaju Oyerinde, has condemned the increasing spate of attacks on its enforcement officers by hoodlums and miscreants operating…
Subsidising Petrol: We’re still trying to manage the bumpy start – Sylva
The Nigerian Government is yet to completely stop subsiding petroleum products in the country. According to the minister, President Muhammadu Buhari-administration has begun the process of deregulation of petroleum products….
S. Korea plans to withdraw Trade Minister Yoo from WTO DG race
South Korea plans to withdraw Trade Minister Yoo from the race for new WTO director general, paving the way for Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to be the next DG and the…
N15trn infraco fund in the offing to help close the national infrastructural gap -FG
The Federal Government says it is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Investment Authority (NSIA) and other stakeholders in the creation of an Infrastructure…
Court convicts, sentences 6 foreigners, Nigerian to 7 years in prison for oil theft
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced six foreigners and a Nigerian to seven years imprisonment for oil theft. Justice Kolawole Omotosho gave…
OUR 2020 FINANCE BILL EXEMPTS MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS FROM TAX – BUHARI
In order to reduce the impact of inflation on Nigerians, the Buhari administration through the 2020 Finance Bill is proposing the exemption of minimum wage earners from the Personal Income…
Banking: Emefiele to present 2020 industry scorecard Nov. 27
The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, is to present the banking industry’s scorecard for 2020 at the 55th Annual Bankers Dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of…