Twitter: Nigerians wait as the clock ticks
Millions of Twitter users in Nigeria can’t wait to be back on the micro – blogging platform. They are rearing to, ready to post tweets and do what they really love most – expressing themselves freely. Most of Nigeria’s political leaders, institutions of state, policy…
FG denies tax relief concessions to firms
* Flutterwave, Flour Mill, 8 others affected * Grants Pioneer Status Incentives to 6 companies, 132 applications pending The Federal Government through the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has released the report on Pioneer Status Incentives (PSI) Application for the first quarter (Q1) of 2021….
Ibom Deep Seaport: Oron, AKSG at war
Economic viability rather than sentiments would influence the choice of the site of the Ibom Deep Seaport and Industrial city project. This is the position of the Akwa Ibom State Government which in addition to operating a successful airline known as Ibom Air is dreaming…
SON ready to curtail substandard goods
A retreat designed to equip the Standards Organization of Nigeria, SON, with effective leadership skills to strengthen its performance in a competitive environment is to open in Calabar, the Cross River State capital next week. It will last four days. A statement issued by the…
Nigerians to pay some more for fuel
The pump price of petrol has been jerked up by the Federal Government. Also jerked up is the tariff that Nigerians are to pay for the consumption of electricity. The new price regimes are coming against the backdrop of efforts by the Federal Government to…
We’ll shoot down prices – Buhari
The Federal Government has sworn to force down the prices of poultry products in the country. To this end, it has ordered the release of 30,000 tonnes of maize from the national strategic reserve in support of animal feeds producers. The measure is also designed…
Nigeria: Recession knocks on the door
Nigeria may be headed for another economic recession according to projections by economic and financial experts. This is due to the negative impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the global economy. Oil is Nigeria’s major revenue earner, but its price on the spot market…
PraiseWine set to enter Port Harcourt market by Chimex Ndubuisi
All is now set for Praisewine 2020 which is schedule to take place on the 19th of April 2020 at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt tagged “A year of New beginning”. Briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt, the convener, Pastor Martins Ameh said,…
New currency for West Africa
An indication that Nigeria and other West African states may turn to the use of a new currency in 2020 is gradually emerging. This is part of ongoing efforts by ECOWAS nations to forge closer ties, promote regional integration and trade. Should the proposed plan…
Community shuts down SPDC flow station
A section of Omudioga Community in Emohua Local Government Area, led by its Community Development Committee Chairman, Barrister Chikweri Ogbugo, have shut down Ahia Flow Station operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) due to the company’s failure to provide electricity to the people. The…
