The SME sector is a potential game changer for economic growth – Lawal, Interswitch DCEO

By Benjamin Omoike The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), sector have been named as a major driver of growth in the Nigerian economy, and one which stakeholders need to simplify

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COVID-19: CBN Presents N253.4million Grant to check Pandemic

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says that a vibrant and innovative healthcare system is vital for the country’s national security, hence the need to encourage

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GOVERNOR LALONG LOBBIES NASENI TO ESTABLISH INSTITUTE IN PLATEAU STATE

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has canvassed for the establishment of the Agriculture Machinery and Equipment Development Institute in Plateau State by the National Agency for Science and Engineering

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Emefiele Tasks Nigerians on Agriculture…Unveils Rice Pyramids

Emefiele charges Nigerians to Enhance Agric The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme of the Bank, has emphasised the need

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We must be on same page to rebuild Lagos — Sanwo-Olu urges state’s federal stakeholders

By Benjamin Omoike Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said it is paramount for all political stakeholders in the State Government to be on the same page to actualise

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Economic Recovery: Osinbajo gives kudos to Economic Managers for their Foresight

…. calls for regulation of blockchain technology The Vice President, professor Yemi Osinbajo has given the Central Bank of Nigeria thumbs up for its doggedness and foresights in the management

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PIB will change economic fortune of Nigeria – Senate President

***Says Ninth Assembly will keep to target on Electoral ammendment Bill President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday assured Nigerians that the Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB) which is before the

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‘We did not sell Asaba Airport’, Delta state government puts up defence

Delta State Government on Thursday said Asaba International Airport was not sold but only concessioned for 30 years to make for its adequate upgrade into a world-class airport, by the

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Airport Consession: Catalyst for job creation, economic boost – SSG

The Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG), Mr Chiedu Ebie, has said that concessioning of Asaba International Airport would create more jobs for Deltans and stimulate export of agricultural produce

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2020 Budget: Senate approves N11.35bn for Police Trust Fund

The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N11,352,457,101.70 as budget for Nigeria Police Trust Fund in the 2020 fiscal year. The approval came following consideration of the harmonized report

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