Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, flagged off the upgrade of the headquarters of the Oyo State Agriculture Development Programme (OYSADEP), Saki, which will now house the state’s Agribusiness development agency, OYSADA. He stated that through the renovation and expansion of the existing facilities, the state was taking...
Today, President Bola Tinubu engaged in a pivotal meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte alongside prominent Dutch businessmen. The focus of the discussions was centered on bolstering the existing ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands, with an emphasis on fostering innovative avenues of collaboration. During the meeting, President Tinubu...
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the absorption and employment of water guards working with the Lagos Waterways Authority (LASWA) into the Lagos State Civil Service. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr. Damilola Emmanuel, who disclosed this during an orientation session for the officers in Lagos, also...
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Youth Development, reiterated its dedication to enhancing the prospects of Nigerian youths in driving the nation's socioeconomic advancement forward. During a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday, the ministry's permanent secretary, Donuma Ahmed, expressed enthusiasm for bolstering Nigerian youths' roles in...
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in State House Abuja stated that despite the disruptions in global economy and internal troubles, the Nigerian economy has continued to be resilient and maintains an upward trajectory. Speaking at the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on the National Economy, President Buhari said the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, says the Dangote Refinery and Fertiliser projects will come on stream before the end of third quarter of this year. He said this when Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) led a delegation of the bank to the project...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the tax evasion case involving Binance Holdings Limited and its executives, citing ongoing legal proceedings. The case, marked as FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, has garnered significant attention as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) accuses Binance of tax evasion. The FIRS, in its lawsuit, alleges...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima emphasized the administration's commitment to avoid blaming the previous government for ongoing challenges, citing the complexities of Nigeria's political landscape. Speaking at the 21st Century Chronicle's second Chronicle Roundtable, Shettima highlighted the critical decisions made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and addressed economic reforms and challenges. "The...
Presidential aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State will on Wednesday pick his expression of interest and nomination forms. The governor paid for the N100m forms on Tuesday morning, making him the first to officially seal his aspiration to the office of the...
reiterates commitment to PPP arrangement to create jobs for Nigerians The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday, disclosed the readiness of the newly-created ministry to develop infrastructure in lake and coastal facing towns and cities across the country to further attract tourists to waters...