By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has said that the state continues to upkeep its reputation as the best and safest destination for investors in the country. Comrade Gwarzo, who doubles as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, described the state as the driven bridge, especially Gwarzo […]
In Akwa Ibom: Eno seeks OGFZA’s support to fast track development
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has asked for support of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) to fast track development in the state. He made this appeal when the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. John Ugochukwu Uwajumogu led a delegation […]
New, old Naira notes directive: Agencies, businessmen, others ignore order
By Patrick O. Onu Despite an order issued by Kano State Government, through the state Commissioner of Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, mandating all businesses and trades, to continue to collect and exchange new Naira notes with the old ones, traders, businesses and other essential service providers, continue to reject the old currency. They insist on […]
New year: Dangote to provide more jobs to Nigerians
By Abubakar Garba Isa The chairman of Dangote Group in the North-West Zone, Alhaji Aliyu Da’u Aliyu, has said that in the new year, the company will provide Nigerians with different jobs. “In the same year, we will open our refinery with a filter capacity of more than 600,000 liters a day. “Therefore, I think […]
Kano trade fair: Over N8.3bn recovered from banks -NDIC
By Musa Diso The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Alhaji Bello Hassan has said that between January and November this year, the corporation has successfully resolved 248 complaints and helped depositors to recover over N8.3 billion from their respective banks. He said the complaints bothered on unauthorised withdrawals, which […]
Knowledge sharing central to sustainability plan in Dangote –Gungune
By Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi The Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Mr. J. V. Gungune has said that sharing requisite skills and knowledge as well as gender sensitivity are at the heart of the sustain ability plan of the Pan- African conglomerate. Mr. Gungune, who was speaking recently to mark this year’s Global Sustainability […]
Farm produce by merchants of doom: Chief Imam urges FG to halt massive purchase
From Sule Aliyu, Bauchi The Chief Imam of Jordan Jummu’a Mosque in Kofar Dumi Area of Bauchi metropolis, Malam Rabi’u Shehu has appealed to the Federal Government to as matter of urgency halt the massive purchase of farm produce by those he described as merchants of doom. The cleric, in a sermon, expressed dismay at […]
Naira redesign: Northern group urges Buhari to sack Emefiele
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Dr. Godwin Emefiele, and his team within seven days over controversies trailing the plan to redesign the nation’s currency. At a press briefing at the Arewa House in Kaduna, it said failure […]
Dangote creates new millionaires in Kano
By Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi Five fresh millionaires have emerged in Kano as part of the ongoing Dangote Cement promotion which started in July. Speaking at the presentation of cheques to the five new winners, Group Head, Sales and Marketing, Rabiu Umar, said the promo is a way of giving back to society and rewarding customers […]
KNSG sets to explore mineral resources -Fanda
By Nasiru Muhammad Kano State Government has pledged to commence exploration of the huge deposit of the mineral resources in the state. To this end, the state government assured that it would do everything possible to utilize the opportunities in the mineral resources industry for the best interest of the state. The state Commissioner of […]