Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that standard of living of Nigerians will improve as the country exited recession. The Minister gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja when he received Broadcast Media Editors in his office. He urged well-meaning Nigerians not to listen to pessimists, who were downplaying the significance […]
12 companies operating in warri, Delta State, were on Friday sealed by the state’s Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR) over tax liabilities. In addition to the companies sealed were hotels and schools. Mr Joel Ogege, DBIR’s Director (Enforcement and Compliance), said the companies were shut over accumulated Personal Income Tax liabilities totaling more than N10 […]
Fancy and Furniture Dealers Association (FFDA) at the Alaba International market in Lagos, has elected new executive to pilot its affairs. At a recently conducted election, the following officers were unanimously elected. They include: Ernest Okonkwo (aka A1), as Chairman, while Felix Obalim is 1st Vice Chairman. 2nd Vice Chairman is Nnamdi Udenkwo, while Engr. […]
As part of its continuous effort to introduce initiatives geared towards ensuring enjoyable customer experience, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has modified its electricity bill to wear a new look. The refreshed two-sided A5 sized electricity bill takes effect from September, 2017, with new features which include a summary of previous balance and last […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured of its continued intervention in the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market in order to sustain liquidity and stability in the sector. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department at the Bank, Mr. Isaac Okorafor gave the assurance in Abuja on Friday, stressing that the measures being taken by the […]
The recovery of the Nigerian economy from recession is an indication that the various policies of government towards reflating the economy, as set out in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), are yielding fruits, and confidence is returning to the Nigerian economy. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, who was […]
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi on Wednesday inaugurated six-man Interim Management Committee to restructure Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron. Amaechi, while inaugurating the committee in Abuja, said that the Federal Government had approved the implementation of the reports earlier submitted by the committee. He said that the committee was earlier inaugurated in […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the Federal Government and the National Assembly not to vote for the admission of Morocco into Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Mr Ayuba Wabba, the NLC’s President, gave the advise on Tuesday in Abuja at the workshop of Organisation of Trade Unions of West Africa […]
Facebook Inc is gearing up to make money from WhatsApp, the messaging service used by more than a billion people every day, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. WhatsApp will be testing new features to make it easier for people to communicate with businesses they want to reach on WhatsApp, the messaging service said […]
President Donald Trump’s administration is set to unveil revised self-driving vehicle guidelines next week in Michigan, responding to automakers’ calls for elimination of legal barriers to putting autonomous vehicles on the road, sources briefed on the matter said on Tuesday. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao was expected to unveil the revised guidelines next Tuesday at […]