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The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have called on the government to prioritise a fair tax regime and stronger incentives to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which they described as the engine of Nigeria’s economic growth. The call […]

The managing director/CEO of Rex Insurance Limited, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has assured its existing and prospective policyholders that their interests are central to the company’s ongoing transformation. Nwachukwu stated this when she was awarded the 2025 BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs Awards at the weekend for her exceptional leadership, which made her one of the top 25 […]

Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) in Rivers State has called on the authorities of the Rivers State University to review the current mandatory charges imposed on graduands. The university recently rolled out mandatory charges payable by graduands that will be conferred with certificates, first degrees, postgraduate degrees and doctorate degrees. According to the university authorities, the […]

His first name literally translates into ‘one the honour fits’.  But for Olayemi Cardoso, governor of Nigeria’s central bank, that honour is not bestowed, it is earned. Appointed chief executive of Nigeria’s apex bank in September 2023, Cardoso has worked hard to achieve the impossible in circumstances that defy logic. At the time of his […]

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a syndicate of cultists said to be specialising in organised crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes, arresting two suspected ring leaders and recovering offensive weapons. The police spokesperson in the state, DSP TImfon John, who spoke with  journalists yesterday, explained that the […]

Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company, in partnership with its Joint Venture (JV) partner, the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), says they are  building the total quality child through the PEARLs Quiz competition in Imo State. According to them, the PEARLs Quiz is one of Seplat Energy’s signature educational Corporate Social […]

The nationwide strike embarked upon by the PENGASSAN had no effect in Anambra State as normal sale of petroleum products  went unhindred across the state. Also, normal business and social activities were observed in all parts of the state, especially in the major cities of Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Ekwulobia and, Ihiala. LEADERSHIP findings showed that […]

Provost of Ebonyi State College of Nursing Sciences, Uburu, Mrs. Patricia Nwankwegu, has expressed concern over the institution’s understaffing, lack of adequate mobility and power supply, noting that these are the major challenges facing the institution. Nwankwegu, who made the disclosure during the institution’s 8th capping/matriculation ceremony, appealed to the state governor to grant them […]

Residents of Otekpo quarter, Ellu community, Isoko North local government area of Delta State, have protested unpaid obligations by Sterling Global, the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), and other stakeholders. In a letter submitted to the companies’ Ogini and Warri offices, and copied to the Royal Majesty of Ellu Kingdom and law enforcement agencies, including […]

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers allegedly terrorising residents of Lafia and Dooma local government areas. The suspects are Abubakar Abdullahi, 28, of Jalti Village, Dass LGA of Bauchi State and Abdullahi Isah, 32, of Tudun Alaramma, Doma LGA, Nasarawa State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the […]