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NBS reports 2% employment decline in Nigeria
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday released its report indicating that employment declined by two per cent in the country in February 2021 from 72 per cent in September 2020 leaving the percentage of Nigerians who were…
Nigeria records 37% drop in Oil pipeline vandalism
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a 37.21 % decrease in cases of pipeline vandalism across the country in the month of January 2021, adding that the unexpected drop had facilitated increase in power generation…
Kano Govt., traders commend Dangote’s intervention on products supply
The Kano State Government and traders have commended Dangote Group for its intervention to prevent products scarcity across the country particularly during the month of Ramadan in the state.
They said that his intervention on…
Nigeria loses Twitter first Africa office to Ghana
There are strong indications that Nigeria may have lost new job opportunities , revenue generation and several other benefits after losing hosting of Twitter first African office to Ghana, the development of which did not go down well…
Sun Trust Bank invests N250m on female e-hailing cab operators
Sun Trust Bank Nigerian Limited has invested 250 million Naira to empower women in e-hailing business under the Women on Wheel business initiative that involves the bank purchasing cars and handing them over to the women as loans that will…
Lagos Govt. issues 7-day quit notice to Oshodi distressed building occupants
As part of measures aimed at preventing avoidable loss of life and property, the Lagos State Government through its Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has isssued seven day ultimatum to occupants of a dilapidated structure at Brown Street,…
Dangote denies products’ prices increase ahead Ramadan
Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC (DSR) has denied engaging artificial price manipulation of its products either during the oly month of Ramadan or at any other time.
The company was reacting to an online publication claiming the sugar company…
Plateau Govt. begins water pipeline vandals prosecution
Following destructions of public facilities, the Plateau State Government has concluded plans to arrest and prosecute water pipeline vandals, to end the spate of vandalism across the state.
Aside from the arrest and prosecution of…
NNPC, Borno Govt. partner on gas power plant establishment
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Borno State Government have disclosed that the duo would be joining forces to establish a Gas Power Plant that would serve as an alternative energy source for the state.
They…