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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to further reduce interest loans for its members to one percent, saying they are uncomfortable with the present one. The outgoing Chairman of MAN in Kwara and Kogi, Chief Bioku Rahman made this appeal in Ilorin on Tuesday during a meeting. DAILY POST reports that the meeting’s theme is “Tackling the Challenges of the Manufacturing Sector: A Win-Win For Government and Local Manufacturers”. “The present interest rates are killing businesses. “We therefore ask the Federal Government to urgently direct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to drastically reduce…
INEC Chairman has stated that Nigeria has 10m more voters than all ECOWAS countries. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said that Nigeria has over 10 million registered voters more than the other 14 countries in the West Africa sub-region. Prof Yakubu, who spoke when the EU Ambassador and Head of the Union’s Delegation to Nigeria and West Africa, Amb. Samuela Isopi visited the commission, said while the other 14 countries have a total registered voters of 74 million, Nigeria has over 93 million registered voters as of the 2023 general elections. He…
Lagos Government has shut down Churches, Hotels and Bars. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed four churches, three hotels, two bars, a recycling company and an event centre over environmental infractions. This Nigeria news platform understands that the state through the Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) closed down the establishments on Tuesday, August 27 for violating the State Environmental Laws of 2017. The General Manager of LASEPA, Babatunde Ajayi, said the agency is commitment to upholding environmental standards across the state.“We will not hesitate to take necessary actions against any establishment that fails to comply with the State’s environmental regulations,…
Independent Oil Marketers have increased petrol price in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that many filling stations operated by independent oil marketers have now fixed the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, at between N900 and N1,000/litre. This Nigeria news platform understands that the owners of these stations seem not to care about the cost of the product at retail outlets operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company. Petrol prices at NNPC stations range from N568 to N617/litre. This often leads to queues at the stations. As Nigerians raise concerns about the high cost of the commodity by independent petrol dealers,…
The Minister for Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim has harped on the need to protect the environment from the negative effects of climate change. She said climate change is exerting a profound impact on Nigeria just like the rest of the world, as climatic variation is physically evident in desertification, resulting from droughts, among others which has also affected food supply. The Minister disclosed this on Monday while flagging off the 2024 NYSC Tree Planting Campaign, at the Nasarawa State Orientation Camp Magaji Dan Yamusa in Keffi. She said desertification has led to the decline in quality land resources available…
FG has unveiled a plan to revitalize key economic sectors. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the federal government has unveiled an initiative aimed at revitalizing key sectors of the economy, marking a decisive step in addressing the nation’s economic challenges and fostering sustainable development. This announcement was made during the inaugural meeting of the Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan (ASAP) Implementation Committee, which took place in Abuja under the leadership of Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy on Monday. In a statement released by the Federal Ministry of Finance and signed by its Director of Information and…
President Tinubu has made two powerful appointments from North and West. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new directors-general for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). This Nigeria news platform understands that Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, a seasoned Foreign Service officer, takes charge of the NIA, while Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a veteran intelligence operative, leads the DSS. Ambassador Mohammed, a 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano, brings extensive experience gained from serving in various roles, including heads of Nigerian missions in North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, and Libya. Mr. Ajayi, a decorated Assistant Director-General, has…
Apply for the NDDC Youth Internship Recruitment 2024/2025 (10,000 Job Openings) below. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the NDDC Youth Internship Recruitment 2024 is ongoing. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has rolled out an Internship Scheme for the empowerment of 10,000 Niger Delta Youths. NDDC Youth Internship OverviewCountryNigeriaOrganizationNiger Delta Development CommissionEmployment Type12 MonthsQualificationsNot SpecifiedApplication Start Date5th August, 2024Application Deadline31st August, 2024Application MethodOnlineApplication FormFreeApplication Portal Linkhttps://nddc.gov.ng/The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was established in 2000 with the mission of facilitating the rapid, even and sustainable development of the Niger Delta. Currently, the organization is enrolling youth for its internship programme. The programme aims to…
The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has called on President Bola Tinubu to revisit his economic policies, noting that Nigerians are no longer at ease with them. DAILY POST reports that Ugorji, who is also the Archbishop of Owerri, stated that the economic policies put in place by President Tinubu have caused Nigerians more harm than good. He made the call on Sunday while delivering his welcome address at the opening session of the 2024 Second Plenary Assembly of the CBCN held in Auchi, Edo State. He said the socio-economic problems…
Popular Nollywood Actress, Sharon is dead. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Edo-born Nollywood actress Sharon Okpamen has reportedly passed away, just a month after welcoming her second child.According to multiple online reports, Okpamen fell into a coma shortly after giving birth in July 2024. Despite medical efforts, the actress tragically passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by her colleague and movie producer, Stanley Ontop, who shared a sombre tribute on Instagram the same day. Stanley Ontop expressed his sorrow, stating, “Nollywood Actor and Producer Sharon Okpamen has unfortunately passed on. It’s a sad day for Nollywood & the…