Governor Bello presents 2024 budget of N258.2bn to Kogi Assembly

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Monday, presented a 2024 appropriation bill of N258,278,501,339.00 to the Kogi State House of Assembly. This will be the last budget Governor Bello will be presenting before the hallowed chamber, following the end of his tenure

Manufacturing sector bleeds as forex loss rises 400% to N466bn

The manufacturing sector suffered a 400 percent increase in net foreign exchange loss to N466 billion in nine months ending September, reflecting the severe impact of the foreign exchange market regime. Sector operators said the current forex situation has compounded the pressures emanating

Mixed trend, profit taking trail stock market ahead of Yuletide

Despite profit-taking activities and mixed trend experienced last week, the stock market edged slightly higher by 0.17%, as investors trade cautiously ahead of the Yuletide. The market was driven by increased investors’ demand for Access Corporation, which gained 12.2% followed by Ecobank Transnational

Oseni advocates innovative finances to tackle funding issues

Wema Bank’s MD/CEO, Moruf Oseni has stressed the need to provide a platform to address fundamental issues impacting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Women in Nigeria, while also focusing on climate issues. Oseni, spoke at the Bank’s Donor Roundtable, tagged: “Innovative

Appreciate military personnel’s sacrifices, Naval chief tells Nigerians

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has said personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families should be appreciated for their services and commitment towards securing the country. He noted that spouses and families of personnel should be appreciated,

Dangote refinery: Diesel, JetA1 hit market January, petrol delayed

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to start producing Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, and JetA1 or aviation fuel in January 2024, while the production of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, is being delayed by the supply of crude oil

Gunmen kill four in Plateau village, burn monarch’s house

Gunmen have killed no less than four persons in Dungwel village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Sunday evening. One of the relatives of the victims, Shedrack Gambo, who spoke with our correspondent said the victims all died in the attack

Tinubu departs Abuja for Maiduguri

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The President made his departure from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja earlier today. The departure took place around 10:35am. This is Tinubu’s first visit to the North-Eastern

27 Rivers PDP lawmakers defect to APC

The crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly took a new turn on Monday with twenty-seven members defecting from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the state to the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers cited division within the PDP as the primary

Pay your debts, IBEDC begs Ogun customers

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has appealed to Sango-Ota customers in Ogun State, to pay their debts to provide them with quality services. The Lead Media Relations, IBEDC, Mrs Busolami Tunwase, made the appeal on Monday in Ota, Ogun State. The News Agency