By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The informal export sector in West Africa from Nigeria can generate N41 billion yearly with the coming of the single African market (AfCTA), according to theE Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Segun Awolowo. Speaking to Daily Times on
Lagos state Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle, has disclosed that the massive investment of the State government in human capacity development, is attracting global attention, as the state will be producing the first forensic dentist in West Africa. The commissioner disclosed this during the ministerial press briefing organised as
The Yoruba people of South Western Nigeria, described by one English Language dictionary as the fun-loving people of the Southern part of West Africa have a habit of greeting people over everything. Whatever the matter is, they just like to greet, and they will go to any extent to design a message around any event. […]
More than thirty years after the death of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, first Premier of the defunct Western Nigeria, a new vista of discourse is beginning to emerge on how the late premier’s political philosophy could provide a roadmap in the on-going engagement amongst the nation’s federating units to chart a development agenda. The Western region […]
Washington – France on Monday asked the U.S. to keep supporting its operations against Islamist extremists in West Africa, after the New York Times reported that the U.S. is considering pulling out of the region. French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly said that she had raised the issue at a Washington meeting with her U.S. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to let terrorists divide the country along religious lines, following execution of some Christians and Muslims by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The president made the call in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on […]
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has congratulated Nwangele Godwin, a 25-year-old Nigerian who won the 2020 Rhodes scholarship for West Africa. Gov. Lalong’s message was conveyed in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Simon Makut. The governor said that with his selection, Nwangele became the second Nigerian and the […]
Global technology leader, Cisco, in an effort to accelerate the digitalization of the country, has emphasized its commitment to helping small businesses grow in Nigeria through its provision of simple, secure and flexible portfolio of solutions. This announcement was made at a media roundtable ahead of the Cisco Small Business Summit set to take place […]
A professor of Geography at the Bayero University Kano, Prof. Adamu Tanko, on Monday, called for the integration of geography studies into primary school curriculum, to enhance knowledge of the environment and disaster management. Tanko made the call at the 60th annual conference of Association of Nigerian Geographers with the theme ‘Geography and Disaster Management’,
Shareholders of Fidson Healthcare Plc have unanimously endorsed the N312.95m dividend proposed by the board of directors of the company for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2018. Speaking at the 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held in Lagos, Chairman, Fidson Healthcare, Mr Segun Adebanji, said the board of directors proposed a […]
Ladesope Ladelokun In a bid to further spice up the kitchen experience of its customers, the world’s leading electronics giant, LG has announced the launch of its new range of gas cooker, Cancun in Nigeria. The new product was launched to enhance the company’s tech innovation which offers auto-off timer and Dual Heating technology with […]
Temitope Adebayo Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star Limited has announced an aggressive expansion drive in West African market. The Company, with its comprehensive range of air conditioning and refrigeration products, had commenced operations in Nigeria in association with its local distribution partner, Merald Technology Solutions Nigeria Ltd,
Motolani Oseni Despite efforts by the Federal Government, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other industry stakeholders, over one million metric tons of rice valued at $400 million (N145 billion) was smuggled into Nigeria since the beginning of 2019. For instance, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Thursday commended the action being coordinated […]
Ladesope Ladelokun As part of its range of smart kitchen solutions, LG Electronics says its InstaView Door-in-Door™ refrigerators were designed to promote a sustainable lifestyle of its consumers. The global electronics producing company explained that the products are equipped with a sleek mirrored glass panel that lights up with two knocks, which allow users to […]
Temitope Adebayo The Federal Government on Monday restated its commitment toward reducing the cost of shipping to boost trade in Africa. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo made this known at the Sub-Regional Summit on Unfair Shipping Surcharges and High Local Shipping Charges at the Ports of West and Central Africa in Abuja. Osinbajo, represented by the […]
Philip Clement – Abuja The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it will commence the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) on online transactions, both domestic and international, starting from January 2020. FIRS executive chairman, Babatunde Fowler made this disclosure yesterday at the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) technical workshop in Abuja. Fowler
Ladesope Ladelokun LG Electronics, a global electronics producing company has said that it is committed to creating a consumer-centric smart home an ecosystem with the ultimate aim of allowing homeowners to control all their appliances and devices from one spot. Speaking in Lagos on how tomorrow’s homes could be smarter and more personal, Head of […]
Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo One of Nigeria’s foremost logistics providers, Red Star Express Plc, will be expanding its operations to Benin Republic, August 2nd, 2019, in a bid to provide logistics solutions for businesses across West Africa. The opening of the company’s office in Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic falls in line with an expansion drive […]
Ladesope Ladelokun The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecom consumers to go all out to get informed and enlightened on how to protect themselves from cybercriminals while making use of the internet, stating cybercrimes get more sophisticated the more people to get connected to the internet. The Commission says it is important to know the […]
The European Union claims it has contributed 50 million Euros to the fight against drug use and illicit drug trafficking in West Africa. The Head of Cooperation of the European Union Delegation to ECOWAS, Kurt Cornelis stated this in an interview with journalists at the launch of the 2014-2017 West African report on drugs in […]