By Our correspondent The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has advocated a collaboration between the private sector and Nigerian universities in shaping academic curricula to promote investment in talents and innovation. TheNewsZenith reports that the Chairman of NESG, Mr Olaniyi Yusuf, made the call while speaking at the 2023/2024 Annual Lecture of the School of […]
From Khabab abdulfatah, Abeokuta The interview discourse on governance and nation-building, ‘Boiling Point Arena’ promises to be a brainstorming session on Sunday, Sept. 8 as prominent experts prepare to discuss development issues on how to rescue Nigeria from collapse. TheNewsZenith reports that this month’s edition of Boiling Point coincides with this week’s hike in petrol […]
From Our Correspondent The acting Governor of Oyo State Bayo Lawal, has advised local government chairmen to curb insecurity in their respective domains by synergising efforts. TheNewsZenith reports that Lawal gave advice on Thursday at the inauguration of the Kajola Ultra-Modern Market in Ogbomoso town. He charged the chairmen to work hand-in-hand with the state […]
From Omobolanle Ridwan, Makurdi The Federal Government has pledged a conducive business and regulatory environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive and prosper in the country’s economy. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice President Kassim Shettima made the pledge at the commissioning of Ultra-Modern MSME Fashion Clinic & ICT Hubs in Makurdi, Benue State. […]
By Our Correspondent The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged financial irregularities in several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). TheNewsZenith reports that HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, signed the petition he made available to newsmen in Lagos on Monday. According […]
By Our Correspondent The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola has described failure as an integral part of running any business. Ogunsola stated this at the presentation of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) business certificates to some entrepreneurial students of the institution in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that a Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Ignite Career […]
By Our Correspondent The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, has intercepted 12 containers laden with Tramadol, expired drugs and 27,540 pieces of machetes with a Duty Paid Value of N1.8 billion. TheNewsZenith reports that the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, announced the seizures while unveiling the contraband in Lagos on Thursday. Adeniyi […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Dwindling quality and genuine parts gradually push once-striving artisanal trade watch repair into extinction in Nigerian space. Watchmaking and repairing is globally known as horology. Horologic or watch repairing in Nigeria is a specialised trade that plays a significant role in maintaining and preserving timepieces, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. As […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Capital Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) says it generated N126.54 billion in revenue in the first half of 2024. Mr Haruna Abdullahi, the acting Executive Chairman, announced the figures at the FCT-IRS mid-year news conference, on Wednesday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that Mrs Chinwe Anohu-Ndu, Director of Tax, represented Abdullahi at […]
Kenyan President William Ruto, on Wednesday, announced the listing of the country’s first Islamic bond, the Linzi Sukuk at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)’s Unquoted Securities Platform (USP). This makes the product the first Shariah-compliant product on the country’s platform. The bond is a three-billion-shilling ($23 million) Islamic secured residential-based security. It is with a […]