OPEX
29 Oct
The inactivity in the manufacturing sector, occasioned by the effect of rising inflation, high interest rates, forex
13 Sep
The Federal Government has signed the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Practice Directions to reduce the cost of airline operations in the Nigerian aviation sector. The CTC Practice Direction was signed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court...
26 Jul
The high cost of energy continues to take its toll on businesses in the form of high production cost, with two companies spending
28 May
The effect of the harsh operating environment has continued to impact negatively on the operations of the nation's brewery industry, as prolonged inflation, unemployment and overall hardship impact negatively on consumer disposable income, resulting in shrinking demands for product.
17 Apr
Going by current happenings in the economy, which has affected virtually all the sectors, from manufacturing to FMCG, among others, it is no longer a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ an upward review of the current prices for telecommunications services in the country would happen.
10 Apr
Again, stakeholders in Nigeria’s Organised Private Sector (OPS) have expressed grave concerns over the skyrocketing cost of doing business, saying that they fear for their survival.
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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions. Okpebholo also approved the disengagement of the Management Staff of Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin City, with immediate effect. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, in a statement…
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President Bola Tinubu has sacked the new Vice Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and also approved the dissolution of the governing council of the 33-year-old institution. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Wednesday, said the President…
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Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about a place where life feels calm, and chaos is just a distant memory? If yes, then this list is for you. The Global Peace Index 2024 has unveiled its top 10 most peaceful countries, and trust me, these places are the stuff of dreams. Whether it’s pristine landscapes,…
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The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday invoked Section 157(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to remove the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, from office. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), during plenary. The motion, titled "Invocation of Provision of Section…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday presented certificates of return to Ondo State Governor-elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Olayide Adelami. The Supervisory National Commissioner for Ondo State, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, handed over the certificates to the duo during a brief ceremony held at the commission's headquarters in Abuja. Aiyedatiwa defeated his closest…
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The Director of Research at Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development, Abdulwahab Lawal, has warned that the lack of internal democracy within Nigerian political parties could eventually lead to dictatorial leadership. According to the retired Nigerian Army Colonel, the absence of democratic culture in political parties is an aberration to democracy itself. Lawal, in…
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The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has allocated 2,000 bags of NPK 15:15:15 fertiliser, awaiting distribution to farmers for the 2024 dry season farming in Adamawa. Alhaji Tijjani Maksha, Adamawa Commissioner For Livestock and Aquaculture Development, overseeing the Ministry of Agriculture, disclosed this at the quarterly ministerial briefing in Yola on Tuesday. According to him,…
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The Lagos State Government has restated that its quest to enforce all environmental laws is not based on wickedness or high-handedness but an essential part of good governance. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known while speaking during an X Space programme on Tuesday. Wahab, who spoke on the topic…
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When Nigerian celebrities decide to swap glitzy stages and red carpets for political podiums and campaign trails, it’s a thrilling shift that catches everyone’s attention and also garnered many questions in the minds of the masses. These stars have built their careers on the love and admiration of their fans, and many believe they can…