African migrants and refugees are taking a new deadly route to reach Europe’s shores. Arrivals via the Atlantic path to Spain’s Canary Islands have seen a 520 percent rise compared to last year. But almost 250 have drowned or gone missing. In August, 15 lifeless Malians were spotted by a Spanish plane. So why are…
Export: Emefiele to Meet Multinational Companies CEOs The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed plans to meet the Chief Executives of multinational companies in Nigeria, to discuss the revamp of Nigerian exports. Mr. Emefiele dropped the hint on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, during the meeting of the Bankers’ Committee, noting…
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, shortly after the reopening/inauguration of the rehabilitated runway of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Sunday, unveiled the newly reconstructed and beautified airport roundabout with a monumental aircraft statue by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), in memory of the 51 passengers and 2 crew members who…
Nation boasts important technological advantages, according to top experts Consumers in the United States and other Western countries face rising prices as a result of Chinese companies being isolated from global supply chains, according to leading experts. The aggressive trade policy being pursued by the US administration, particularly in relation to the technology sector, is…
NANS commends Ugwuanyi over giant strides in the Education sector. After Primary schools evaluation, scores him 73% . Encourages him to continue in his development agenda in the Education sector. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Enugu state chapter is pleased to inform the general public that the NANS PRIMARY SCHOOL EVALUATION TOUR has…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by -6.10 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the second quarter of 2020. This is according to the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report (Q2 2020) published on the NBS website on Monday. The report said that the decrease in GDP ended…
The Kingdom of Norway has urged the Federal Government to make the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an independent body to build a strong hold for anti-corruption fight. Mr Jens-Petter Kjemprud, outgoing Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria, gave the advice during a chat with newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Kjemprud said it was necessary…
Enugu govt debunks NRC’s falsehood against its efforts to ensure safe reopening of Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport Maintains no amount of blackmail, malicious propaganda will deter its commitment to the airport project Says ECTDA implemented FAAN’s request, SEGF’s resolution The Enugu State Government has expressed dismay over what it described as “unfortunate, deliberate and malicious…
Nigeria: Onitsha River Port braces up to become gateway to South-East, South-South economies View pictures in App save up to 80% data. With the Federal Government’s plans through the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), to move cargoes in barges from Lagos ports to Onitsha River Port, there are moves to make the Onitsha River Port…
Dangote Group’s fertilizer plant, now under construction in Nigeria’s biggest city of Lagos, will be ready to start production late this year. Dangote Group’s fertilizer plant, now under construction in Nigeria’s biggest city of Lagos, will be ready to start production late this year, according to Saipem SpA, the builders. Owned by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s…
