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As An Upcoming Artiste, You Either Have a Sponsor Or You Are A Yahoo Boy

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 11, 2018 0

An upcoming artiste, Weflo has decried the high cost of the Nigerian music industry as the reason why online fraud popularly known as “yahoo” is popular among upcoming Nigerian artistes. Weflo stated that no youth can make it in the…

News

Twenty-three Bodies Recovered After Extreme Flooding in Myanmar

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 30, 2018 0

Extreme floods in Myanmar over the weekend caused extreme landslides which has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people in the Northern part of the country. 23 bodies were recovered after rescue workers searched for victims and…

Tech

NCC says will ensure vibrant telecoms sector

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 23, 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has taken steps to ensure that the telecommunications sector remains vibrant. The Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta said this in Lagos during the 81st edition of the…

Business

Nollywood seeks N400 billion from FG

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 29, 2017 0

Stakeholders in the Creative Industry on Tuesday in Abuja requested N400 billion Stimulus Capital Funding from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reposition the sector. The request was made when the Minister of Information and Culture,…

Government

Insurance industry needs FG to clear N8.4bn premium backlog – expert

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 13, 2017 2

Mr Kayode Oshinuga, the Managing Director of Eminent International Loss Adjusters Ltd., on Wednesday said the Federal Government owed N8.4 billion in premium payment on insured assets. He said the settlement of the premium backlog by…

Government

Oshiomhole calls for diversification of oil, gas industry

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 29, 2017 0

The former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole on Thursday called for the diversification of the oil and gas sector of the nation’s economy. Oshiomhole made the call at the ongoing 5th Triennial National Delegates Conference of the…

Government

Demographic Dividend: FG tasks MDAs on robust 2018 budget

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 29, 2017 1

The Federal Government has urged relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in population and development to leverage on the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to develop a robust 2018 budget on demographic dividend. Mrs…

Metro

Fashola calls for sanction against unethical practice in building industry

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 9, 2017

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), on Friday called for severe sanction against anybody that compromised professional standard in the building industry in the country. Fashola, who was represented by…

Tech

ICT, financial institutions’ commitment will enhance tourism development, say stakeholders

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 8, 2017

Stakeholders in the tourism industry had said in Lagos that more commitment from experts in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the financial sector would enhance the development of the nation’s tourism industry. They said…

Metro

Bio-fuel industry can make Nigerians economically self-reliant -PPPRA boss

News Agency of Nigeria May 25, 2017

Mr Abdulkadir Saidu, the Executive Secretary, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) on Wednesday said the bio-fuel sector had the potential to make Nigerians economically self-reliant. Bio-fuels are fuels produced directly…

Opinion

Thoughts of a Nigerian Youth

Roland Irene May 19, 2017

I might not be a versatile student of politics neither am I an ardent student of history. Nevertheless, with my vague knowledge in history and a little well balanced knowledge of current affairs, I will like to speak on behalf of the…

Government

Resolving Industrial Disputes in Nigeria in 2016

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 29, 2016

Nigerian workers already enmeshed in dire labour issues are ending the year with the emergence of a new movement, the United Labour Congress (ULC) formed on December 16, 2016. The emergence of the new union came even though the workers…

Entertainment

I don’t consider Tiwa Savage a friend, she’s just a colleague – Yemi Alade

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 18, 2016

Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade talks music, fashion and life generally in this interview. Background I was born in Abia State. My late father, a Yoruba man, was a retired Commissioner of Police, while my mother is an Igbo-born…

Business

Gowon lists conditions for Nigeria’s industrial devt.

News Agency of Nigeria Apr 16, 2016 0

Former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) says what Nigeria needs to develop industrially is a good plan, commitment to the plan, and the discipline to implement it. Gowon said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

Government

FG to use Polytechnics as agent of industrial, technological devt.

Owolabi Oluwasegun Apr 2, 2016 0

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has restated the Federal Government's resolve to use Polytechnics as agent of industrial and technological growth. The minister, who was represented by Dr Masa'ud Kazaure, Executive Secretary…