FG to enforce telecom Right of Way, ALTON proposes Executive Order
The Federal Government says it will revisit the National Economic Council Resolutions on Right of Way (RoW) in the telecommunications industry. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, stated this in…
Nigeria’s teledensity now 91% for 190m population – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it recently re-aligned the computation of the country’s teledensity with the latest population figure of 190 million, as stipulated by the National Population Commission…
If you use unregistered SIM card, you’re a threat to national security – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday lamented that in spite of enlightenment efforts, some customers still deal in unregistered SIM cards. Mr Sunday Dare, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management ,…
Nigeria’s rice production hits 8m metric tonnes, as RIFAN targets 18m Metric Tonnes by 2023
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Tuesday said Nigeria’s annual production has hit 8 million metric tonnes, with a target of 18 million metric tonnes by 2023. Alhaji…
Nigeria’s GDP noses up as non-oil sector grows by 0.41%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a positive growth as the non-oil sector grew in real terms by 0.41 per cent in first…
Leo Stan Ekeh: Only disruptive entrepreneurs can save Nigerian economy
Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has declared that the only way the Nigerian economy can realize the desired impetus to survive is for…
FG interested in creating wealth, not just giving alms, gifts – Osinbajo
The Federal Government says it is committed at focusing on improving the country’s economy, creating wealth and more jobs for Nigerians, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Osinbajo stated…
Microsoft set to establish African Development Centre in Nigeria and Kenya
US based technology giant, Microsoft Corporation, disclosed plans to set up African Development Centres in two locations on the continent; Nigeria and Kenya. The disclosure was made by Mr. Phil…
Emefiele states agenda for next 5 years; hints at strict adherence to policies
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele says CBN in the next five years, will aggressively pursue policies that will further diversify the Nigerian economy. Emefiele said this…
African swine fever: China’s pork consumption declines as epidemic spreads
A decline in Chinese pork consumption is keeping a lid on prices, an executive at China’s top pig producer Wens Foodstuff Group said on Friday, even as pork output slumps…