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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has urged relevant stakeholders to work towards the passage of the gender-based bills. Addressing the stakeholders at the Town Hall and Strategic Roundtable on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill in Abuja yesterday, the speaker noted that the event was “to listen, to learn, and […]
The South Wing of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) Abuja has endorsed Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP). In a statement jointly signed by chairman, South Wing, MEND Abuja, Momos Wilberforce, secretary, South Wing, MEND Abuja, Gabriel Patterson, contact and mobilisation, Theophilus Ebiama, thegroup […]
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Core International, have launched the Nigerian Capital Market Secondary Schools Quiz Competition. The national initiative, which aims to promote financial literacy and enhance understanding of capital markets among Nigerian youth, will involve 370 schools from across the country. It will have […]
Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu and the director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, have called for the development of a citizen-oriented legislative framework to address the growing threats posed by cybercrimes and online harms. This was the crux of a stakeholders’ workshop organised by NITDA […]
Another round of cholera outbreak has claimed 13 lives in six local government areas of Niger State. LEADERSHIP findings revealed that the disease outbreak that led to 236 hospitalisations affected Chanchaga, Bosso, Shiroro, Magama, Bida and Munya councils. Last week, the state ministries of Secondary and Primary Healthcare embarked on a multi-sectoral response to cholera […]
Some top executives have emphasised the importance of strengthening the relationship between CEOs and HR leaders to drive business success. The CEOs, chief human resources officers (CHROs), and HR Directors from across Nigeria converged for the 2025 CEO/CHRO/HRD Forum, themed ‘Building Strategic Partnerships: The Roles of CEOs and HR in Organisations’. Convened by the Chartered […]
A new research by UK-based Strategy Management Partners reveals that a growing number of British businesses are identifying Africa as a key strategic growth region, drawn by structural reforms, demographic momentum, and rapid digital transformation across the continent. The research, based on a survey of senior decision-makers from 250 large UK-based companies, finds that 50% […]
Seplat Energy Plc, has been lauded by the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for its sustainability commitments, especially in the execution of its signature Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programmes, strong engagement with the people and interventions in host communities. Oborevwori assured the energy company of the state’s continued support and partnership, whilst guaranteeing a peaceful […]
Shell has rejected advice to abandon fossil oil development which will tighten its zero emissions policies. Shell and other leading energy groups have abandoned a six-year-long attempt to define a net zero emissions strategy after being told that such a standard would require them to stop developing new oil and gas fields, the Financial Times […]
…Pays N2.05 Dividend Per Share BUA Cement Plc has recorded a strong revenue growth of 90.5 per cent to N867.5 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. Also, the company declared a dividend of N2.05 per share for the period under review. The company made this known at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) […]