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NECA Organises MSME Fair To Drive Growth
The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association has announced the premier of the 2025 edition of the MSMEs Fair, which aims to support small businesses and foster a more encouraging regulatory environment. The event, themed “Galvanising MSMEs for Economic Growth and Stability,” will take place on May 6, 2025, at NECA House in Lagos. The fair seeks to provide micro, small, and medium...
NNPCL: Warri, Kaduna, Port Harcourt Refinery MDs Sacked
The managing directors of the three refineries under the control of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have been dismissed by the company's new management. The refineries include the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. Some other senior officials of the national oil firm were also asked to leave, among them...
”We’re Not Bothered By Opposition’s Noise” – Otti
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has stated that he is not concerned about the "noise" coming from the state's opposition party members. Otti made the remark on Tuesday while receiving a delegation led by the member representing Bende North State Constituency, Nnamdi Ibekwe, who recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party to join the ruling Labour Party in the...
Yobe Targets 80% Vaccination Coverage By 2026
The Yobe State government stated it dedication to achieve 80 percent vaccination coverage by 2026 as it steps up efforts to bridge immunisation gaps and shield kids from diseases that can be prevented by vaccination. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mohammed Gana, who said this on Tuesday at a one-day media dialogue to commemorate the 2025 World Immunisation Day...
”MTN, Kogi Govt Reconcile, Telecoms Resume Wednesday” —ALTON
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria has announced the resumption of telecommunications services by Wednesday following a settlement of the conflict between MTN Nigeria and the Kogi state government. The Chairman of ALTON, Gbenga Adebayo, told PUNCH Online on Tuesday that the issues that led to the shutdown of telecom masts in the state, primarily affecting MTN, had...
”Nigeria To Establish Centralised System For Verifying Travel Documents” – Tunji-Ojo
Nigeria's interior minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has declared plans to create a centralised system for the verification and authentication of all travel documents. He made this known during a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday with the United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State, David Hanson. In the company of Hanson were delegates from the UK Home Office, National Crime Agency, and the British...
”Tinubu To Complete Eight Years In Office For Nigeria’s Stability” – Okowa
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said that President Bola Tinubu should be allowed to complete eight years in office to sustain Nigeria’s stability. Okowa called for President Tinubu’s re-election on Tuesday while speaking on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’. Recall that Okowa, who was the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, recently...
”Nigerians Will Decide 2027 Elections, Not Defecting Politicians” — Fadojoe
A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, also known as Fadojoe, claims that Nigerians, not politicians switching parties, will decide the outcome of the general elections in 2027. In a statement, Fadojoe expressed concern over the state of the nation, warning that Nigeria cannot continue on its current trajectory, particularly with politicians prioritizing power over the welfare of...
Abia Targets 8,500 Hectares For 2025 Wet Season Rice Farming
The Abia State Government has declared its intention to cultivate 8,500 hectares of land for wet season rice farming by 2025 under its In-Growers Scheme. This initiative is part of the broader food security strategy of the Alex Otti-led administration. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, made this known during a press briefing following the State Executive Council meeting in...
”Refund Customers’ Investments In Transformers” – FCCPC Orders Disco
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has ordered the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to refund whatever consumers invest in buying transformers, poles, cables, and other items. The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of FCCPC, Tunji Bello, gave this directive at the FCCPC Electricity Consumer Forum in Ota, Ogun State. Bello, who was represented by an official of the commission, Mrs Bridget...
