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Progressive Governors’ Forum DG forecasts defeat for APC as Oshiomhole leads campaign
The Director-General, All Progressives Congress (APC) Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, has stated that the party would suffer defeat in the September 19 Edo governorship election coming if allows the sacked national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, to lead the campaign for the APC candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Lukman said this in a statement he issued in […]
COVID-19: Sexual harassment on the rise
A recent report from CARE International* shows that child marriage and child abuse are increasing in the Northeastern Nigerian states as an effect of COVID-19. Further deteriorating the existing problems already faced by some women amid the pandemic, including sexual and gender-based violence, and limited access to healthcare. The report confirms that COVID-19 has increased […]
Motorola Solutions launches new device designed for Smes in sub Saharan Africa
Global leader in mission-critical communications, Motorola Solutions, has launched a new two-way radio device specially designed for small and medium businesses in sub Saharan Africa. The MOTOTRBO DP540 two-way radio is built for cost-conscious businesses looking to transition to digital technology for reliable and efficient communications. As demand for digital radio communication rises, small and […]
IPMAN directs members to sell petrol at N150 per litre in Kano
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Kano chapter, has directed its members to sell fuel at N150 per litre.
Nigerian defender Leon Balogun makes the official Scottish Premiership Team of the Week after an impressive debut for Rangers
Balogun put in a commanding performance in central defence.
NDDC yet to pay contractors that handled road projects I facilitated’-Orji Kalu
Senate Chief Whip, Dr Orji Kalu, said on Monday that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) had not paid contractors that handled roads he facilitated in Abia. Kalu stated this in a statement issued by Mr Emeka Nwala of Office of the Senate Chief Whip and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Fixing agriculture critical to economic rebound
Vibrant agribusiness protects lives and livelihoods Shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic have hit Nigeria in a time when its absorbers are best defined as weak. It has worsened the precarious state of the economy, costing Nigerians their jobs, weakening economic growth and increasing the number of poor masses. To help save lives, prevent increase in […]
Unilever Nigeria: Is first half-year loss in over 5 years bad omen for FMCGS?
Unilever Nigeria posted its first halfyear loss since at least 2013, according to available NSE records, suggesting that Fast Moving and Consumer Goods companies (FMCGS) in Nigeria may be up for a significantly challenging year, no thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Unilever Nigeria in the six months of the year to June 30 made a […]
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen finally joins Napoli in a reported £74m deal that would make him the most expensive African footballer in history
There still however conflicting reports about how much he cost Napoli but the most reliable sources continue to quote £74m.
Oyo to fly indigenes trafficked to Lebanon back to Nigeria
The government is willing to pay for the repatriation of all Oyo indigenes in the Arab country.
