The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Nigeria Police would respond to some Nigerians’ planned protest on Aug. 1 “in a most professional manner.” Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with Strategic…
Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Holds Key Meeting with Dangote, Regulatory Authorities, and NNPC Leadership
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) today led a crucial meeting involving top stakeholders to address issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery. Key participants included; Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group; Farouk Ahmed, CEO of…
UN agencies urge immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.…
The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)
It supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality and reflects the United States’ commitment to advancing gender equity and economic prosperity in Southern Africa The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
15 Years and Counting: Zenith Bank Extends Unbeatable Reign as Nigeria’s Tier-1 Capital Leader in Global Ranking
Zenith Bank Plc has once again demonstrated its formidable impact on the Nigerian banking landscape by retaining its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the fifteenth consecutive year. This is according to the 2024…
Our diesel is the best in Nigeria, meets international standard – Dangote
… lab test reveals 88ppm sulphur content in Dangote’s diesel, over 1,800ppm in others … Speaker commends state-of-the-art technology; assures Dangote of NA’s support President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has asserted that products refined at the Dangote Petroleum…
CEO Forum: Ex-GMDs Commend NNPCL’s Leadership and Strategic Progress
Former GMDs of NNPC have given the corporation a resounding vote of confidence and increased support as the corporation hosted a CEO forum today, July 20, 2024. The forum held discussions on NNPC’s strategic direction post Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and its implications.
New Africa Sustainable Development Report Shows Critical Importance of Scaled-Up Development Financing
The report provides an in-depth review of African countries progress towards five sustainable development goals and their 32 targets to meet the 2030 Agenda and the African Union 2063 Agenda The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations…
Labour Leaders Praise President Tinubu Over Approval of N70,000 Minimum Wage and Promise of Review After Three Years
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja increased the federal government’s offer on the national minimum wage from N62,000 to N70,000, with an assurance that it will be reviewed after three years, instead of five years. In a meeting with…
Labour, FG Agree on ₦70,000 as New National Minimum Wage
Organised Labour and Federal Government of Nigeria have agreed on ₦70,000 as the new National Minimum Wage. This agreement was reached during the latest meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of organized Labour, held at the Presidential Villa…
