Nigerians React As Dangote Refinery Contains Minor Fire
The Dangote Refinery has contained a minor fire at its effluent treatment plant, the Nigeria’s privately owned company said. According to a post on its social media platforms, Dangote Industries Limited said, “We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident…
Nationwide Strike Grounds Nigerian Economy: Airports, Electricity, and Government Offices Shut Down
As a nationwide strike initiated by labor unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) began in Nigeria on Monday, June 3, 2024, there has been significant repercussions across various sectors of the country’s already…
The Economic Importance of Date Palm: A Fruitful Investment
The date palm, scientifically known as Phoenix dactylifera, is a symbol of abundance and prosperity in many cultures around the world. This ancient tree has been cultivated for thousands of years for its sweet and nutritious fruit, as well as…
Tinubu To Qatari Investors: My Administration Removing Bottlenecks, Enhancing Nigerian Economic Systems
President Bola Tinubu has assured the international business community that Nigeria is ready for serious business as his administration will deal decisively with any and all entrenched interests in the country who undermine investor confidence, pledging to remove all bottlenecks…
Informal Sector’s Pivotal Roles In Nigeria Reinforced At VDI National Meeting In Abuja
The pivotal roles of the countries informal sector in the economic development aimed at creating access to employment opportunities, stimulating income generation and fostering entrepreneurial spirit have again been undeniably reinforced. This followed some critical strategic resolutions during a recent…
Aba Market Fire Destroys Goods, Cash
Goods worth millions of naira and cash were destroyed in a night fire incident at Powerline Market, Aba, Abia State. The fire, according to a resident of the area, began like smoke in one area of the market at about…
Oyo NDE Trains Beneficiaries On How To Run Successful Enterprise
Determined to effectively equip unemployed persons with vital skills that would lead to job creation and poverty reduction in the country, the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, has organised a sensitization training for her recent loans beneficiaries which comprises of…
Buhari Seeks Duty-free Market Access for Least Developed Countries
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on developed and developing nations to grant duty-free and quota-free market access for products originating from the world’s 46 least-developed countries. He said that this would ensure their integration in regional and global value chains….
NDE Trains School Leavers, Artisans On How To Avert Business Failures
Determined to address the menace of business failure created by lack of managerial skills by new entrants into the informal sector, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has commenced a 5-day Basic Business Training (BBT) for 65 School leavers and…
Buhari Approves 10-day Extension of Old Naira Swap
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Daura, Katsina State, approved a 10-day extension of the deadline for the swapping of currency to new notes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
