FIIRO technologies visible, accessible to Nigerians – Igwe
Some officials and guests at Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (CICAN) Conference and Awards, 2024, in Lagos. CICAN: It is unfortunate that subsequent governments in Nigeria have paid lip service to the growth of industrial sector, preferring the crude oil business, whose price is not determined or controlled by the government By Valentine […]
Tinubu’s fresh N2.2b loan appeal bone-crushing to Nigerians – Atiku
COMBO: President Bola Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar (file image) Atiku: Nigeria is sinking further into debt, and the National Assembly has become an accomplice once more By Valentine Amanze Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s fresh N1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) request for loan before the National Assembly as […]
COP29: Nigerian, African CSOs back G77, China’s call for climate finance reparation, tech transfer
Some of the participants at the event. By Valentine Amanze The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition has thrown its weight behind a demand by developing countries led by G77 and China for improved and just climate finance reparation, in the trillions, from developed countries. It also advocated for an urgent technology transfer and […]
Governors, ministers, MAN to brainstorm on Nigeria’s $1tr GDP target at CICAN’s conference
Minister of Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI), Dr. Jumoke Oduwole | File Image By Valentine Amanze The Director-General of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, will address government officials, captains of industry and other stakeholders on the plight of the private sector in a commatoes economy at the 2024 Commerce […]
Indian PM, Modi, visits Tinubu on Sunday
Tinubu and Modi | Image: Channelstv By Valentine Amanze All is set for the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abuja on Sunday November 17, 2024. Modi will have talks with his host, President Bola Tinubu, on issues of common interest for Nigeria and India. The Special Adviser to the President on Information […]
RDI decries 13 young miners’ death in Plateau
RDI boss, Philip Jakpor | File Image RDI: Illegal mining is now a national malaise By Valentine Amanze The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has described the death of 13 young miners in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, as a national tragedy reflecting the non-commitment of the federal government to end the striving illegal […]
CAPPA decries mining tragedies, seeks govt’s intervention
CAPPA logo | File Image CAPPA: Despite existing regulations, illegal mining continues to proliferate, revealing serious gaps in enforcement, often at the expense of local communities By Valentine Amanze Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a humant rights group, has called on the federal government of Nigeria and the state authorities to enforce strict […]
LG QNED 2024 TV: The best of LG TVs for an unmatched viewing experience
If you’re looking for the ultimate TV experience, LG’s QNED TVs should be at the top of your list. The LG QNED TV represents a significant innovation in the TV market, positioning itself as a hybrid technology that combines the best features of Quantum Dot and NanoCell displays with advanced Mini LED backlighting. This combination […]
SON canvasses collaboration among professionals in building sector
SON logo | File Image Stakeholders brainstorm in Abuja By Valentine Amanze Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has called for collaboration among professionals in public and private sectors to ensure excellence in Nigeria’s building and construction sub-sectors. SON’s Director General, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, made the appeal ahead of the national conference on the building sector […]
Nigeria’s 36 states’ debt hits N11.4tr
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) building | File Image Debts increased by 73.46 per cent, from N4.15 trillion to N7.2 trillion, following the devaluation of the naira from N899.39/$1 in December 2023 to N1,470.19/$1 by June 2024 By Valentine Amanze The debt profile of Nigeria’s 36 states has hit N11.47 trillion as of June 30, […]
