The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has stated that the recent hike in the price of premium motor spirit from N568 per litre to N855 will compound the rising cost challenge …
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Lagos to monitor agric investments, says commissioner
Agricultural investments will be monitored to track state support and hold everyone in the food value chain accountable, according to the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya. The commissioner …
Read More »Food import waiver: Customs await finance ministry’s nod
The Nigeria Customs Service, on Thursday, said the suspension of customs duties and taxes on imported food items will be implemented as soon as the service receives the list of …
Read More »Schneider Electric pledges to support economic growth
Schneider Electric has stated its resolve to support Africa’s economic growth by empowering individuals, communities and industries with sustainable energy solutions. According to a statement on Thursday, the Country President …
Read More »Suspect held as gunmen rob travellers, rape woman in Osun
A suspect was arrested after two vehicles travelling along the Ife/Osu Highway was attacked by armed robbers, who shot a driver and raped a female passenger. A passenger in one …
Read More »Two killed in gunmen invasion of Rivers community
Two residents of Briun community in Bou-Ko kingdom in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State were shot dead following a night invasion by gunmen on Tuesday night. PUNCH Metro …
Read More »State warns on second flood wave, seeks relocation to highlands
Following the heightened fears among the residents and stakeholders in Adamawa State over the return of a fresh wave of floods, the state government has directed the residents that settled …
Read More »Apochi calls for Clarke rematch
Nigerian cruiserweight boxer Efetobor Apochi has called for a rematch with Cheavon Clarke following a recent majority-decision loss to the British pugilist in an WBA Intercontinental title fight in California. …
Read More »Kano panel seeks evidence on hunger protest
The judicial commission of inquiry set up to probe into the causes of breach of peace, wanton destruction of public and private properties, looting, arson, and killings in Kano has …
Read More »Arrest Wike for treason, Clark tells IG
The leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, on Thursday, asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his …
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