Category: Economy

Buhari seeks collaboration on maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for greater international collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and other stakeholders in tackling maritime security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea. He made the call at an International Maritime Conference organised to mark the 60th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy in Lagos on Tuesday. Buhari, represented by the Minister for…… Continue reading Buhari seeks collaboration on maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

Hard-working Ooni of Ife unveils nursery of one million cocoa trees for youth empowerment 

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) has unveiled a nursery plant of one million cocoa pots and trees in Ile-Ife, to be distributed as part of his Youth Empowerment programme. The programme is part of the Ooni’s quest to see the revival of agriculture through 100,000 youths and…… Continue reading Hard-working Ooni of Ife unveils nursery of one million cocoa trees for youth empowerment 

Planning To Expand, UBA Appoints Five New Executive Directors to Group Board 

Even though they are being tight lipped about it, UBA has some new exciting expansion plans that should make well-meaning Nigerians proud. Already UBA runs operations in 19 countries in Africa and has a presence in London, Paris and New York. With the announcement of the appointment of 5 new erudite bankers as Executive Directors to…… Continue reading Planning To Expand, UBA Appoints Five New Executive Directors to Group Board 

NLC Protests Rock Ibadan, Oyo State (Photos)

Photos coming in from Ibadan show that the NLC strike scheduled for today is holding, despite the pulling out of a faction of the NLC (Nigerian Labour Conference) from the strike. With the current action by the Niger Delta Avengers and the onset of strike action by a faction of the NLC, the economy, which is…… Continue reading NLC Protests Rock Ibadan, Oyo State (Photos)

NGO to create 1,000 jobs for female youths in Nigeria

(NAN) Caires Grooming Agency, a Non Governmental Organisation, says it will create 1,000 jobs for young women in Nigeria through its Miss Heritage Nigeria beauty pageant. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Ms Chinonso Emeka. She said the organisation would leverage on…… Continue reading NGO to create 1,000 jobs for female youths in Nigeria