Fire guts property, goods worth billions of naira in Nnewi factory

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI—Property, goods, worth billions of naira were, yesterday, destroyed at a factory in Abubor Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Some of the property production machines, office equipment and other factory valuables. The mystery fire was said to have started at 5.50 am., destroying both finished goods and those … Continue reading “Fire guts property, goods worth billions of naira in Nnewi factory”

Questions for President Tinubu, by Ochereome Nnanna

President Bola Tinubu’s spokesmen have been oddly quiet over two very grave accusations which portrayed their principal possibly as a part of our security problems.  When 25 students of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga in Kebbi State were abducted about ten days ago, the state’s Governor, Mohammed Idris, made a shocking disclosure. He said his … Continue reading “Questions for President Tinubu, by Ochereome Nnanna”

Nigeria’s problem comes from the North, by Rotimi Fasan

As I write this at exactly mid-day on Monday, it’s been hours since the abducted worshippers of the CAC Church in Eruku town of Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State were released by their Fulani captors. At this point, it is futile for anyone to continue to deny the evidence before us about the identity … Continue reading “Nigeria’s problem comes from the North, by Rotimi Fasan”

Adar resumes as NEITI Executive Secretary, prioritises amendment of 2007 Act

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar, on Tuesday resumed duties at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, pledging to pursue a comprehensive amendment of the NEITI Act 2007 to strengthen the organisation’s powers and effectiveness. In his maiden address to management … Continue reading “Adar resumes as NEITI Executive Secretary, prioritises amendment of 2007 Act”

Nigeria, Brazil sign MoU to boost local pharmaceutical manufacturing

By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate local pharmaceutical manufacturing, vaccine production, and broader industrial cooperation. The agreement was signed between the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), EMS Brazil, and Oaks Medical Limited. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. … Continue reading “Nigeria, Brazil sign MoU to boost local pharmaceutical manufacturing”

Verto boosts Nigerian startups with $15,000 funding to tackle growth, global trade barriers

By Juliet Umeh In a move aimed at solving some of the biggest challenges facing early-stage startups- access to capital, global visibility, and cross-border infrastructure, a B2B global payments platform, Verto, has awarded a total of $15,000 to three Nigerian startups. The cash prizes of $10,000, $3,000, and $2,000 were presented to Dingpay, Aquatrack, and … Continue reading “Verto boosts Nigerian startups with $15,000 funding to tackle growth, global trade barriers”

Data harmonisation, crucial for ease of doing business

*Why NIN, BVN should be in one pot – Barr Adisa-Obafemi By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Lawyer and business coach, Barr Titilope Adisa-Obafemi has enjoined the federal government to harmonise different data platforms, including National Identification Number, NIN, Bank Verification Number, BVN and all others sitting in silos, in order to improve the ease of … Continue reading “Data harmonisation, crucial for ease of doing business”

MTN Pulse Campus Invasion: 500-Level FUNAAB student becomes latest car owner

By prince Osuagwu A 500-level Agric Economics and Farm Management student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Abdul-Hamid Awwal has become the latest car owner in town courtesy of the MTN Pulse Campus Invasion promo which ended recently. The three-day campus event was meant to reactivate entertainment and entrepreneurship culture into the campuses … Continue reading “MTN Pulse Campus Invasion: 500-Level FUNAAB student becomes latest car owner”