Dayo Emmanuel

“Traditional Institutions Should be watchdogs” – Gov Sani Bello

“Traditional Institutions Should be watchdogs” – Gov Sani Bello Olabode Adaramola Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello on Saturday charged the traditional institutions to remain the watchdogs of their domains for further maintenance of peace and to curtail any act capable of breaking law and order. He made the appeal while presenting staff of office to the 17th Emir …

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Investors Laud Conoil’s N2bn Dividend Payout in Recession

Investors Laud Conoil’s N2bn Dividend Payout in Recession Shareholders of Conoil Plc have applauded the company’s strong financial performance despite the difficult operating environment in the country. Speaking at the company’s annual general meeting held at the weekend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the shareholders expressed their delight that the foremost fuel marketing company was able to declare such a …

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Q3: Access Bank Grows Profit to N72bn

Q3: Access Bank Grows Profit to N72bn  Based on enhanced business efficiency and coupled with effective execution of its long-term strategy, Access Bank Plc has announced an impressive profit of N72 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2016. The Bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) showed an increase of 19 per cent from N60.4 billion recorded during the same …

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Stockbrokers Task FG on Economic Recovery

Stockbrokers Task FG on Economic Recovery  Friday Ekeoba Piqued by the continued downturn in the domestic economy, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has urged the Federal Government to ensure speedy implementation of measures aimed at reviving and further development of the nation’s economy. The President of CIS, Mr Oluwaseyi Abe, made the call on Thursday day at the 20th …

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Dangote cement declares N442bn nine months revenue

Dangote cement declares N442bn nine months revenue Despite the hash economic realities, Dangote Cement Plc has declared an increased revenue of N442.09 billion in the last nine months, the Company’s financial report released on Thursday at the Nigerian Stock Exchange indicated. The revenue in the nine month ended September 30, 2016 was 20.97 per cent higher than the figure recorded …

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NB to pay N7.9bn interim dividend despite profit dip

NB to pay N7.9bn interim dividend despite profit dip The Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced an interim dividend of N7.929 billion, that is N1.00 (One Naira) per ordinary share of 50 kobo in the share capital of the Company for the 9 month period ended 30th September 2016. In the company’s financial result filled at the …

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Govt alone can’t solve Farmers- Herdsmen Clash- Gen. Abdulsalami

Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar Govt alone can’t solve Farmers- Herdsmen Clash- Gen. Abdulsalami Olabode Adaramola A former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami A. Abubakar, has said that the solution to the persistent bloody clash between herdsmen and farmers across the country should not be left to government alone. The former military leader turned -farmer, said the crisis requires all hands …

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Buhari unveils ‘Seven Big Win’ To Grow Oil & Gas Sector

President Muhummadu Buhari President Muhummadu Buhari has unveiled Seven Big Wins, as part of short to medium term strategy framework with robust priorities to grow Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The seven big wins to revamp and revive the sector will focus on key areas including Niger Delta development and security of the oil producing region; policy and regulation; business environment …

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Niger Government partners Chevron others to improve rice production

Niger Government partners Chevron others to improve rice production Olabode Adaramola The Niger state government is partnering oil giant Chevron and some other private organisations in the country to improve rice cultivation and production in the 25 local governments of the state. Chevron and its affiliates, under the arrangement are providing the technical assistance and capacity building for fresh graduates …

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