Dangote Cement Proposes 50% Increase in Dividend Payout to Shareholders
In line with Chairman Aliko Dangote's promise at the company's 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to enhance returns on investments, Dangote Cement Plc's management has proposed a 50% increase in…
AfDB Supports Nigeria with $134 Million for Agriculture Expansion
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced its support for Nigeria with $134 million to enhance the cultivation of rice, maize, cassava, and soybeans, aiming to boost food production in…
Lagos govt issues 4-day quit notice to squatters on coastal roads
Lagos State Government has issued four day relocation notice to all squatters occupying illegal shanties around the coastal roads in Mayegun, Lekki area of the state. The state government stressed…
Hardship: 4 ways to build houses without or with little cement
Nigerians are grappling with high costs of living including cement as the prices of 50kg are between N10,000 to N11,000. Despite a recent agreement from cement manufacturers like Dangote Cement,…
UK-based Nigerian researcher invents AI tool to identify bandits
Nigeria might be on its path to peace again after a decade of fighting terrorism as a UK-based Nigerian, Yunusa Jibrin said he has leveraged on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to…
Architects in Burkina Faso Redefine Building Design with Local Materials
Architects tackling the challenge of building schools and orphanages in Burkina Faso face a myriad of obstacles, from scorching temperatures to limited resources. However, these challenges have sparked innovation and…
COVID-19 Probe: Reps Direct Private Airlines To Refund FG N4b Intervention Fund
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has given a week ultimatum to all private Airline operators in the country within which to render justifiable evidence before it…
Nigeria Signs Multi-Sectoral Agreements With Qatar
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday witnessed the signing of agreements between Nigeria and Qatar in various sectors of the economy. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and…
Shelter Afrique to Enhance $220 Million Housing Loans in Nigeria
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has expressed its commitment to enhancing the impact of its $220 million housing loans already approved in Nigeria, with $117.6 million disbursed. The Managing Director…
Top Nigerian Business Leaders Meet Qatar Officials for Investment Summit
On Sunday, top business leaders from Nigeria convened with government officials and private sector players in Doha, Qatar, marking a significant move to enhance cross-sectoral opportunities for mutual growth and…