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Nigeria’s central bank ‘devalues’ Naira again
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday adjusted the value of the naira to exchange to the dollar at N381, as parts of measures to converge the nation’s multiple exchange rates and ensure stability.
Lives at risk as trafficking in faulty masks, other gear surges
Lives are at risk as the new coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in the trafficking of substandard masks, sanitisers and other medical products, the UN warned Wednesday.
Kwara college speaks on discovery of 2,000 fake certificates
The Kwara College of Education, Ilorin, says the college is yet to uncover how more than 2,000 fake certificates of the school were used to secure employment with various government agencies in the state.
Customs collects N1.1bn from South-West importers in six month
The Strike Force of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in Zone ‘A’, said it has raised a Debit Notes (DN) worth more than N1.104 billion from importers of cargo that pays lesser Customs duties into the Federal Government coffers from the six area commands of the service in the South West.
China bans US chickens, shuts Pepsi plant
China banned imports from a top US poultry producer and ordered a Beijing Pepsi factory to close Sunday as authorities clamped down on food production and distribution amid a new coronavirus cluster in the capital.
World Hydrography Day: Nigerian Navy to induct state-of-art offshore survey vessel
As the world prepares to celebrate the World Hydrography Day, the Nigerian Navy (NN) says that it will induct a state-of-the art offshore survey vessel with autonomous capabilities.
India holds funeral for soldiers killed in China border clash
India prepared to hold funerals on Thursday for some of the 20 soldiers killed in brutal hand-to-hand fighting with Chinese troops in a disputed mountainous border region, as the nuclear-armed rivals sought to defuse tensions.
Logitech to display carbon impact labels on product packaging, online
Logitech announced today that it plans to put labels communicating the carbon impact of products on all product packaging and on its website. The company says it expects labels will appear first on its gaming products later this year.
CBN: Economy contracted in May
Economic activities in manufacturing, production, new others and other indices contracted in May after recording at least 36 months of consecutive growth.
Lagos, LCCI task stakeholders on agribusiness opportunities
The Lagos State Government and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have charged farmers and all stakeholders in the agricultural sector on the need to explore the numerous opportunities that abound in agribusiness.
IPMAN applauds NNPC over availability of products under lockdown
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Kano state chapter has on Tuesday applauded the leadership qualities of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) which it said brought about the availability of products in spite of the lockdown order occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.
50 ships with petroleum products, food items to arrive Lagos ports
Fifty ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at the TinCan Island Port and the Lagos Port Complex from May 20 to June 3.
IPMAN raises alarm over imminent multiple tanker explosion in Anambra
The Enugu Depot Unit of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has called on the Gov. Willy Obiano of Anambra State to urgently address the excesses of the state’s anti-COVID-19 security operatives at various boarders in the state to avoid an impending fire disaster.
NAFDAC: All claims of local coronavirus remedies are domiciled in conventional news, social media
Following claims of by some local manufacturers that they already have COVID-19 herbal cure awaiting approval of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the agency has reacted revealing that it has received only one application from one company to that effect.
Shoprite sees surging demand for DIY hair and beauty products
South Africa’s Shoprite Holdings said sales of beauty products, such as hair colouring kits and conditioners, have soared at its supermarkets as consumers turn to do-it-yourself treatments while salons remain shut.
Dangote: Report illegal haulage
The management of Dangote Industries Limited wishes to solicit the assistance of the general public in the fight to rid the organisation of illegal haulage activities being perpetrated by some unscrupulous persons.
Oyo coronavirus endowment fund now N334 million
The Oyo State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinola Ojo, said cash donations to the State COVID-19 Endowment Fund have reached N334 million.
Group rejects Chinese gifts to Governor Obaseki
A civil society group, Concerned Nigerians in Edo state, have condemned the action of the Edo state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, in accepting so-called health packages from China, home of the dreaded Covid-19.
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Ibrahim Magu: Justice Ayo Salami-led panel continues sitting inside Aso Rock
The Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential panel investigating the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday continued its sitting.
Twitter is working on a new subscription platform, hints job listing
Twitter appears to be working on a subscription platform for its social networking service. A new job listing reveals that Twitter has a new internal team, codenamed “Gryphon,” that is “building a subscription platform.” Twitter is currently recruiting engineers to join this subscription team, with employees collaborating closely with the company’s payments team.
Ondo Assembly suspends deputy speaker, another lawmaker
The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Iroju Ogundeji, has been suspended by his colleagues.
NSE donates 3,800 face masks to Edo government
The Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), on Wednesday in Benin donated 3,800 face masks to Edo government to help the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Delta to go tough on violators of coronavirus protocols – official
The Delta State Government on Wednesday warned that it would no longer tolerate violation of the rules meant to stem the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state.
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Petrol price: We’ll stop supplying fuel – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, South West, has threatened to stop loading petroleum products in all depots in the region in protest against the recent increase in the price of petrol.
Oscar 2021: Genevieve Nnaji, Akin Omotoso named Academy members
Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji and Film director, Akin Omotoso, have been selected as members of the 2020 class of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Ibrahim Magu probe: Nobody is above scrutiny – Presidency
The presidency on Tuesday declared that the ongoing probe of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is an affirmation that nobody under the present administration is above scrutiny.
Former coach believes Jack Grealish to Manchester United transfer is ‘already done’
Tim Sherwood has made the extraordinary claim that Jack Grealish’s rumoured move to Manchester United is ‘already done’.
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Juventus’ loss to AC Milan
Adrien Rabiot and Cristiano Ronaldo put Juve ahead early in the second half, but the Italian champions were then blown away by a brilliant Milan display as Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored and had an assist for the home side.