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As part of efforts to ensure reforestation, reduce biodiversity loss, boost food security and support the global net-zero emission agenda, Seplat Energy, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous energy company, has launched a special sustainability campaign tagged “Seplat Tree 4Life.” Seplat Energy, the first Nigerian company to complete a dual listing on the …

There are indications that President Muhammadu Buhari is not fully decided on the reassumption of some of his cabinet ministers who recently withdrew from the Presidential race to finish their term as ministers. Recall that owing to the Electoral Act amendment, Buhari had directed all ministers interested in contesting the …

The community of Onigbongbo, Lagos, was in a joyous mood today, as 1062 women were equipped with transformative skills through the Coca-Cola Foundation-funded women empowerment initiative, Catalyst for Change 2.0, to enhance their economic standards and quality of life for themselves and their families. The graduation ceremony, held at the …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has told the immediate past Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, not to meddle in the union’s affairs. This is as aggrieved university students storm the streets in some parts of the country over Federal Government’s failure to address ASUU demands. Nwajiuba, who …

The Nigerian Army has described as false a viral report that its personnel were planning to embark on an industrial action. The report had claimed that some soldiers accused the military hierarchy of corruption and were shortchanging them. According to the report, the aggrieved soldiers planned to embark to strike …

Advans La Fayette MFB Limited, a leading microfinance bank supporting small businesses, and a member of Advans Group, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 launched education loan products to assist school owners and parents respectively to run their schools and pay school fees with ease. The new products are Advans Boost, comprising …

Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a fourteen-day ultimatum to the federal government. The union said it would embark on an indefinite strike if its demands are not met when the ultimatum elapses. The ultimatum was contained in a statement issued after an emergency meeting of the National …

MOJEC Meter Asset Management Company (M3AC) has partnered with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to ensure 24-hour meter delivery to interested customers through the MAP Initiative. This is by extension a continuation of the Phase 2 of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved‘Meter Asset Provider (MAP)’ initiative, whose mantra is “metering at your doorstep”. The …

Senator Orji Uzo Kalu has lambasted the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and other presidential aspirants from the South West and South South, describing them as greedy politicians without conscience. Kalu claimed that the gods of Igboland are asking questions, …

The dollar exchanged at N600 on Monday at the parallel market, heightening fears of a further devaluation of the nation’s currency. The rate at the Importers and Exporters Window was, however, N415.75 on Monday, widening the exchange rate spread to N184.25. At Zone 4 in Abuja, which is the hub …