The Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON) has welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), describing it as a long-awaited development that could ease pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, ASBON National president, Dr. Femi Egbesola, said the impact of the rate cut would […]

The federal government has said the First Niger Bridge linking Anambra and Delta States is expected to reopen to traffic next week, subject to the completion of major rehabilitation works. Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the indication on Wednesday after inspecting the ongoing repairs at the Onitsha Bridge Head. The bridge was shut to […]

The expansion of 5G networks and fibre infrastructure, alongside measures to improve digital access and affordability, could help Nigeria bridge its persistent internet connectivity gap, the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has said. The development comes as about 140 million Nigerians were estimated to be within mobile broadband coverage but were not using […]

The Edo State Government has made malaria testing and treatment free in all government hospitals and renovated 100 health centres to improve healthcare acc Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-makes-malaria-testing-treatment-free-renovates-100-health-centres/

Human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has described President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria as a situation that raises serious constitutional and governance concerns. Odinkalu, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the Constitution did not recognise the concept of a “working vacation” […] The post Tinubu’s prolonged absence leaves Nigeria in ‘ungoverned territory’ — Odinkalu appeared first on Tribune Online.

Troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, Bokkos, have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued three victims along the Sha-Daffo road in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue three victims in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday expressed his excitement as Nigeria hosts the The post Nigeria’ll change her global perception through world PR experts – Speaker Tajudeen appeared first on Tribune Online.

Governments and donors at the high-level event made generous contributions towards the education of at least 370 million children globally, with the government of Italy pledging the sum of €50 million for GPE programmes and Interventions.  The post Nigeria, Italy Partner In $5bn Global Education Funding appeared first on Channels Television.

The lawmakers said the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives should disclose whether President Bola Tinubu transmitted the constitutionally required vacation declaration, arguing that the National Assembly must act if no such declaration was received within 21 days. The post Tinubu’s Extended Vacation: Lawmakers ask NASS leadership to reconvene plenary to decide next move appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NGX All-Share Index rose 0.23 per cent to close at 251,191.02 points, lifting its month-to-date gain to 2.9 per cent and year-to-date return to The post NGX extends winning streak as market turnover jumps 90% appeared first on Tribune Online.

David Umahi, who is he Minister of Works, also ordered the installation of additional solar-powered streetlights and the completion of CCTV cameras, with the surveillance system to be linked to the Second Niger Bridge. The post First Niger Bridge To Reopen Next Week, Says Umahi appeared first on Channels Television.

Some International Shipping Lines operating in the Nigerian maritime environment have applauded the decision of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to lift the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels originating from Nigerian ports and destined for the United States, a statement by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) revealed on Wednesday. […] The post Shipping: Maersk, MSC, others laud Nigeria-US Condition of Entry removal appeared first on Tribune Online.