Zinox commends FG for signing Executive Order on local content
Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh has commended the Federal Government on the recent signing of an Executive Order compelling its agencies to buy Made-in-Nigeria goods and services,…
MAN to CBN: Reduce lending to grow productivity
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to drop the lending rate from 14 per cent to accelerate productivity and economic growth….
WannaCry: NITDA declares Nigeria free, calls for sustained caution
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Nigeria is free from the “WannaCry” ransomware attack but called for sustained security from stakeholders to forestall future attacks. Dr Isa Ibrahim,…
FG, states share N1.4trn in three months; Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta are top earners
The Federal Government, 36 states and their local government areas have so far shared N1.4 trillion from the federation account, being revenue generated in the first quarter of 2017. The…
Banks deducted N27.6 billion illegally from customers in 2016 – CIBN report
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) says its Ethics and Professionalism Division received 136 petitions with claims that amounted to N27.6 billion from bank customers in 2016. The…
Osinbajo may accent to Appropriation bill next week
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has received the 2017 Appropriation Bill from the National Assembly, eight days after the lawmakers passed the bill. The Special Adviser to the President on National…
Ganduje, Sanusi, Danbatta to grace DBI’s maiden matriculation May 24
History will be made on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, as high profile Nigerians including Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II and the…
Prepare against cyber attacks: Minister warns internet stakeholders
The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu has called on internet stakeholders to put measures in place to tackle all forms of cyber attacks in the country. Shittu told the…
Fidelity Bank splashes millions to customers in promo
Six lucky customers of Fidelity Bank Plc have emerged winners in the 8th edition of the bank’s Get Alert in Millions Promo draws held in various regions of the country….
Boost for power: General Electric to establish gas turbine assembly plant in Nigeria next year
General Electric (GE) plans to launch a gas turbine assembly plant in Nigeria next year and has invested over $100 million as it seeks to tap growing demand for gas-fired…