Dangote Cement awards scholarships, empowers farmers, others in Jakura
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has awarded scholarships to students, empowered farmers and market women in Jakura community, Kogi State, as part of its commitment to sustainable community development under the Community Development Agreement (CDA). Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, represented by the Head ofContinue Reading
Crucial role of urban planning in tackling Nigeria’s insecurity
By Oyetunde M. Ajayi AS darkness falls over many Nigerian cities, residents begin calculating risks. A poorly lit street, an abandoned building, a crowded settlement without proper access roads, or a lonely bus stop can turn an ordinary journey into a frightening experience. Across major Nigerian towns and cities, rapidContinue Reading
Ogun justice commissioner petitioned over alleged task force interference in land dispute
.Promises to investigate The Baale of Moro community in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Rafiu Amusa, has petitioned the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade, over alleged interference in a land dispute by operatives of the state task force on Illegalities andContinue Reading
Real estate, driver of national economic development
By Sarah Bamteko AS a major oil-producing nation, it is expected that Nigeria’s economic development would be rapid and consistent. Instead, our economic standing as a nation remains poor, considering our rich natural and human resources. Almost immediately after independence in 1960, Nigeria became enveloped in an unhealthy and unstableContinue Reading
Boniface to get Bundesliga chance – Report
Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface may get more Bundesliga game time despite walking to the dressing room early after being an unused substitute against Ma Read More: https://punchng.com/boniface-to-get-bundesliga-chance-report/Continue Reading
Lagos sachet water producers deny strike
Table water producers in Lagos State have denied reports of a strike, assuring residents of water availability during a sanitation exercise in some zones. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-sachet-water-producers-deny-strike/Continue Reading
Equities dip as market value falls to N160tn on NGX
The Nigerian equities market closed lower on Monday, with total market capitalisation falling to N160.85tn as the CBN held the monetary policy rate. Read More: https://punchng.com/equities-dip-as-market-value-falls-to-n160tn-on-ngx/Continue Reading
Kwara beefs up Ebola, diphtheria watch
The Kwara State Government has stepped up efforts to improve the detection and reporting of Ebola and diphtheria by training health workers on surveillance Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-beefs-up-ebola-diphtheria-watch/Continue Reading
NELFUND risks collapse without recovery reforms – Experts
Experts warn that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) risks collapse without an effective loan recovery system before repayments begin. Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-risks-collapse-without-recovery-reforms-experts/Continue Reading
NEDC Moves To Deploy Electric Vehicles In Taraba
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC), has intensified efforts to promote electric mobility in Taraba State as part of its strategy to improve transportation, create jobs and stimulate sustainable economic growth across the region. The initiative was emphasised at a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on the deployment and operation of electric mobilityContinue Reading