Special Economic Zone boosts economy, attracts $66bn FDIs, N620bn domestic investments
Participants at the event. SEZs, with their unique regulatory incentives and business-friendly environments, have emerged as powerful engines of economic growth and development By Valentine Amanze Hope rises on the nation’s economy as the Special Economic Zones Scheme (SEZs) emerges as a powerhouse in Nigeria, attracting over $66 billion in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and […]
More troubles for Obiano: Lawyer seeks explanation on Anambra’s N75b
Willie Obiano | File Image .Already on trial over N4b fraud By Valentine Amanze This is not the best of time for the embattled Anambra State immediate past governor, Willie Obiano, who is being quizzed by the anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the state’s N4,008,573,350 he allegedly stole when he was […]
FUT, Minna, to honour 7, 312 graduands during convocation
FUT logo | File Image Professor Kuta also said that FUT, Minna, has partnered with some foreign universities on areas that will add value to the desired academic excellence and innovations in addition to 10 research products that have been patented to it By Mohammed Usman A total of 7, 312 graduands will be conferred […]
How Peter Obi’s support to health sector is spreading joy across the state
Peter Obi in a group photograph with school officials. Obi’s arrival and subsequent announcement of his financial support of N10 million immensely gladdened the hearts of the students and the proprietors By Stella Chinyere Okunna On January 21, 2024, His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi’s astounding generosity and philanthropy in the Health Sector took him to […]
Finance minister to declare open FIRS management retreat Thursday
Wale Edun, finance minister | File Image The retreat at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, will focus on “Reimagining Tax Administration for Equity and Economic Growth” Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, will on Thursday declare open a two-day strategic management meeting of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). […]
Forbes ranks Otedola 20th richest in Africa, Dangote retains first
Femi Otedola | File Image 20 billionaires on the 2024 Forbes list of Africa’s Richest are worth a combined $82.4 billion. By Cliff Johnson American business magazine, Forbes, has ranked the Chairman of Geregu Power, Femi Otedola, as the 20th richest in Africa with a fortune of $1.1 billion. Forbes stated on Monday January 22, […]
Ogun Assembly elects new speaker, Elemide, sacks Oluomo
Kunle Oluomo | File Image Ogun lawmakers impeach Oluomo over embezzlement of funds, highhandedness and related offences By Valentine Amanze Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has lost a strong ally in the Ogun State House of Assembly as the lawmakers on Tuesday January 23, 2024, impeached the speaker, Kunle Oluomo, and elected Oludaisi Elemide to […]
