Senate summons NICON, AIICO, others over N17.4bn pension remittances

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has summoned the management of the NICON Insurance Plc, AIICO Insurance and other insurance companies over their alleged failure to remit N17.4bn pension fund to…

Northern group backs Igbo presidency

The Arewa Progressive Front on Monday backed the agitation for Igbo Presidency in 2023 but warned that the ambition would not materialise if they did not unite. The group said…

‘Cement manufacturers closing 40% supply gap’

The Dangote Group on Monday acknowledged that about 40 per cent supply gap exits in the country’s cement market. Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development and Capital Projects, Devakumar Edwin,…

Nigeria making progress on COVID-19 vaccine, rapid testing kits – Osinbajo

VICE-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday disclosed that the Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, is already working on the local production of COVID-19 vaccine. According to a statement by his Senior…

Arms probe: Reps fume as COAS confronts panel, Emefiele shuns lawmakers

There were fireworks as the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Monday appeared before the House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee on the Need to Review the Purchase,…

Households, businesses can apply for N50bn COVID-19 loans – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that households and businesses affected by the COVID-19 can now apply for loans under its N50bn Targeted Credit Facility. It said the stimulus…

JAMB makes U-turn, announces registration for 2021 UTME

– JAMB has updated candidates about the 2021 UTME registration – The exam body explained why registration was temporarily halted – Candidates are advised to adhere to JAMB’s instruction during…

Six types of marriage RELATIONSHIps

Marriage relationships come in different forms and dimensions. For the purposes of this discussion, we shall categorise them into six broad groups: FlatmatesMoney matesSex matesSocial matesBickering matesSoul mates FLATMATESThese are…

DPR revokes 32 refinery licences, says Dangote plant 80% complete

Thirty-two refinery project licences issued to private investors in the country have become invalid in the past three years, according to the Department of Petroleum Resources. The DPR said on…

Cells overcrowded as JUSUN strike enters second week, courts shut

.Inspector-General of Police orders men to avoid unnecessary arrests.Prolonged strike could cause tension in correctional centres, says NCoS.Ngige begs judiciary workers, union says 2015 agreement not implemented The Nigeria Police…