BUSINESS
Let’s Break Misconception, Ignorance And Legalise Cannabis Now — Ondo Governor
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said controlled cultivation of the cannabis plant for medical usage and exportation will generate several billions of dollars and provide thousands of jobs for the teeming youths. Governor Akeredolu said the global market of Medicinal cannabis in 2019 was put at 52.8 billion Dollars, adding that the market forecast is an average...
No Condition Regarding Lifting Of Twitter Ban Was Given – FG Makes U-Turn
The Federal Government has stated that no condition was given for the lifting of suspension placed on Twitter’s operations in Nigeria, ABN TV reports. On Monday, Minister of Foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama met with envoys from the UK, US, Ireland, Canada and the European Union to explain the government’s decision on Twitter. It was widely reported that the minister stated...
FG Gives Condition To Lift Twitter Ban
The Nigerian Government has stated that it will only lift the ban on Twitter if the social media platform is used ‘responsibly’. Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed that Twitter’s operations in Nigeria will be restored only if the platform can be used ‘responsibly.’ He said this at a meeting with some envoys from UK, US and other...
FG To Meet Foreign Diplomats Over Twitter Ban
Following reactions to the Federal Government’s suspension of twitter operations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama will meet with foreign diplomats by noon today. US, UK, EU, Sweden have all reacted against the ban, which they condemned as an infringement on rights of the people. The meeting, it was gathered, is meant to explain government’s stance on the issue. Snippet about...
Pat Utomi Inspects Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory Aba [PHOTOS]
Prof. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, Patito's Gang Television Anchor, has called on the Military, Paramilitary, and other Security Agencies in the country to patronise the Enyimba Automated Shoe Company. Prof. Patrick who stated this during his inspection visit at the Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory, Aba in Abia State expressed satisfaction with the level of ongoing work at the factory. The Professor...
NDDC Board: Tompolo Withdraws Ultimatum, Calls For Peace
Ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) has endorsed the outcome of a consultative meeting between traditional rulers from the Niger Delta, Delta State Government, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Akpabio. The meeting, which held at the traditional headquarters of the Gbaramatu Kingdom, Oporoza town, last Thursday, also had in attendance...
Our South-East Branches Are Open, FirstBank Debunks Rumour
FirstBank Nigeria has denied a viral report on Social Media that all its branches in the South-East have been shut down over insecurity. In a statement sent to ABN TV on Wednesday afternoon, the bank denied the report stating that it was fake news. The statement signed by its Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, read; “This is to...
Ministry Of Mines Seeks Partnership With SEC On Exploration Of Mineral Resources
As part of efforts to develop and grow the sector and use it as an alternative source of revenue generation for the country, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is collaborating with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) for funds mobilization to boost exploration in the sector. Minister of State Mines and Steel Development Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah made...
Please Don’t Legalise Cannabis, Chairman NDLEA Buba Marwa Begs
The recent push by some stakeholders for legalisation of cannabis in Nigeria will rob the country of the gains so far made in the renewed war against drug abuse and trafficking, Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has warned. He gave the warning in Abuja, yesterday, at a...
Abia To Establish Business School As Ikpeazu Advocates Sustenance Of Igbo Apprenticeship System
Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has announced that Aba Business School will soon be established to groom younger Igbo entrepreneurs. The Governor stated this while speaking at the Aba Business and Leadership Summit and Awards 2021 which held at the Aba Sports Club with the theme: "Transferring Tested and Proven Business Models to the Next Generation". The Governor also...
