Dangote Group to create 250,000 jobs, targets 80 million tonnes of cement in 2020
The Dangote Group said Tuesday that its investments on new projects on agriculture, sugar, oil refinery and fertilisers would create additional 250,000 employment opportunities for Nigerians when completed. The projects,…
Bandits kill 40 illegal gold miners in Zamfara
At least 40 illegal gold miners have been shot dead by suspected armed bandits at Bindin village in Maru local government area of Zamfara state, Daily Trust gathered. Illegal gold…
Economic woes continue as militants blow up oil export pipeline
Militants on Tuesday blew up an oil pipeline in Warri, Delta State. The said pipeline, Trans Forcados export line located in Batan community of the state was attacked in the…
I was a prisoner in Benin, Buhari recalls, applauds Oshiomhole
Visiting President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday lauded Governor Adams Oshiomhole for his development efforts and sacrifice for the comfort of his people. The President who is on a two-day working…
Commuters in Lagos stranded as LAGBUS drivers embark on strike
Staff of franchise companies operating the ubiquitous red buses in Lagos State otherwise known as LAGBUS embarked on strike to protest the decision of the Lagos State Government banning them…
We suspended judges on trial to preserve independence of judiciary – CJN
Justice Mahmud Mohammed, Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, on Monday said the judiciary remained resolute and committed to upholding its independence. He said all courts in the country were empowered…
One Soldier Killed as Troops Neutralize 13 Insurgents in Kangarwa
Troops of 119 Task Force Battalion, 8 Division Nigerian Army, deployed at Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Northern Borno State, have succesfully neutralized 13 Boko Haram terrorists in a…
Telecom has increased people participation in governance, says Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has hailed the contribution of the telecom sector in citizens’ increased participation in governance. Danbatta who…
How Chioma Jesus, others got Gov. Ugwuanyi, Ekweremadu dancing at Yudala Coalfest Zero Gravity concert
Enugu, the historic coal-city state was practically on lock-down at the weekend in a three-day rash of activities put together by Yudala, Africa’s pioneer composite e-commerce outfit. The stream of…
German prosecutors name VW chairman in expanded probe of emission fraud
Volkswagen AG said in a statement Sunday that German prosecutors have extended an investigation into alleged market manipulation to include two board members including chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch. VW has…