Urges Procurement of Security Surveillance Equipment The President of Abuja Chamber of commerce and Industry, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar has lamented the human loss and injuries occasioned by the Monday night attack on Abuja-Kaduna train, describing the incident as “gruesome and inhuman”. In a statement he personally signed in Abuja, the ACCI President noted the continuous…
An unclassified fact sheet outlines the Pentagon’s long-awaited capstone strategic guidance. China is the No. 1 priority in the new National Defense Strategy, according to an unclassified fact sheet released Monday evening by the Defense Department. The fact sheet lists the Pentagon’s top four defense priorities, but makes clear that China is “our most consequential…
… Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Cameroon officials attend Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday addressed multinationals from Lake Chad countries, and development partners from the UK and other countries, during an ongoing conference being hosted by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office. The conference, tagged “Lake Chad Basin: Key Steps Towards Comprehensive…
At the opening ceremony of the Domestic Gas Summit (DGS) 2022 with the theme, “Building a Sustainable Gas Economy ” organised by the Energy Trade Group of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and supported by some partners. The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was represented by the special advicer to the…
OPEN LETTER TO PDP ZONING COMMITTEE MEMBERS. My dear brothers, Congratulations on being chosen as the 37 wise men by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great party. History beckons on each and every one of you to take a decision that will not only stabilise our party but also showcase the readiness of…
By Victoria Wenzelmann and Ahtziri Gonzalez Civil society organisations, companies, entrepreneurs, experts, and citizens all have a role to play in accelerating the digital transition and ensuring that it contributes to sustainable and inclusive development. In this spirit, the African Union and the European Union teamed up to co-host the first Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum,…
ExxonMobil has been working with Denver-based Crusoe Energy Systems to mine bitcoin in North Dakota for over a year, according to people with knowledge of the project. The pilot program, which is operating in the Bakken region, launched in late January 2021 and had begun expanding by July.ConocoPhillips is pursuing similar work in the same…
The FIRS NATIONAL TAX WEEK kicks off tomorrow: National Tax Walk led by our Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami —9am (Monday) 2nd National Tax Dialogue 2022–9am (Tuesday) Presidential Dinner with Top Taxpayers — 6pm (Tuesday) FIRS Corporate Retreat (Thursday—Friday)
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) said that policy development to drive novel digital technology is ongoing in order to open up the Free Trade Zones space for operators of the important multi-trillion-dollar block-chain technology businesses. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, NEPZA Managing Director dropped the hint on Friday during a courtesy visit on the Executive…
By Akintunde Bello Sheriff *Dear Ladies and Gentlemen especially from across the 10 local governments in Osun West Senatorial District, You will recall that I had informed few days ago that I was going to enumerate the candidates of my choices for elective offices of 2023 to the National Assembly, however i was counseled to…
