Archives for October 24, 2022
ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE: ACTING CORPS MARSHAL SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH NBRRI
FRSC logo By Ngozi Onyeakusi---Propelled by the ongoing massive construction of new roads and rehabilitation of existing ones across the country, the Acting Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps Dauda…
Insecurity aggravating malnutrition in Nigeria — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has identified insecurity as one of the major factors fueling malnutrition in Nigeria. The global organization cautioned that the country’s development efforts would come…
Kerosene price soars by 118%, fuels anxiety
Household kerosene may go beyond the reach of poor Nigerians as the price of the commodity has risen by 118 per cent in the last 12 months. According to the…
CBN, NIBSS Unveil National Domestic Card Scheme to Boost Payment Systems
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday announced the introduction of a National Domestic Card Scheme which is effective January 16, 2023. The move is aimed at promoting stability, inclusion…
FG gives Airtel, Glo, 9mobile another chance to own 5G spectrum
NCC logo By Ngozi Onyeakusi---Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has set in motion modalities to auction the remaining GHz spectrum for the deployment of 5G networks in the country,…
Nigeria remains huge mineral destination—Titans
About 1,200 mining experts are to attend the 2022 edition of Nigeria Mining Week on November 1 in Abuja. This was made known by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development…
NAFDAC TARGETS WHO MATURITY LEVEL FOUR CERTIFICATION, BUILDS SEVEN NEW STATE OFFICES
By Ngozi Onyeakusi--- The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) will not rest on its oars until it attains the World Health Organization WHO Maturity Level…
Polaris Bank New Owners Tasked On Job Security
By Ngozi Onyeakusi--- The new owners of Polaris Bank have been urged to ensure that the jobs of the existing staff are secured. The National Union of Banks, Insurance and…
SEC to Spotlight Investor Resilience, Sustainable Finance During World Investor Week 2022
By Ngozi Onyeakusi---The Securities and Exchange Commission, in collaboration with the Financial Literacy Technical Committee (FLTC), is set to join the rest of the world between Monday, 24 and Friday,…