Economy: Dangote Petrochemical Plant to Position Nigeria as Polypropylene Hub in Africa

  The Dangote’s $2 billion Petrochemical Plant located in Lagos when fully operational will position Nigeria as one of Africa’s largest petrochemicals hubs and boost non-oil export earnings for the country, according to the Dangote Group President, Aliko Dangote. The 900,000 metric tons per annum capacity Plant, which is being built alongside the 650,000 barrels…

NDLEA Arrests 8 Over Lagos, Abuja, Enugu Airports Cocaine Busts

At least two ladies and six men have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, over attempts to import hundreds of cocaine pellets into Nigeria and export thousands of Tramadol 255mg tablets among other illicit drugs to Europe through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja; Akanu Ibiam International Airport,…

Nigeria’s Unity Beyond 2023, My Priority, Buhari Tells APC Stakeholders

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja told stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the unity, security and prosperity of the country would matter most to him, beyond his days in office as President. The President expressed delight that the party is on towards that eventuality. He thanked the delegation led by the National…

Duchess Hospital Ikeja Is Very Affordable, Costs N5000 to See A Doctor – CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of Duchess International Hospital, Dr Adetokunbo Shitta-Bey has stated  that the Duchess Hospital’s main priority is access to affordable world-class healthcare hence with as little as N5000 you can register as a patient and see a doctor for consultation. Speaking as a guest on Arise TV The Morning Show this week…

Dangote Industries Completes Issuance Of ₦187.6bn Series 1 Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Bond

Dangote Industries Limited (“DIL” or the “Group”), one of the leading, diversified and fully integrated conglomerate in Nigeria and Africa, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its ₦187.6bn Series 1 Bond Issuance (the “Transaction”), which is the largest corporate bond ever issued in the history of the Nigerian capital market This landmark transaction…

Emirates Flight Catering Is Opening the World’s Largest Farm in Dubai

Bustanica has opened the doors to the largest hydroponic farm on the planet, backed by an investment of over US$40m. The facility is the first vertical farm for Emirates Crop One, the joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One, an…

Huawei Partners, Organize Job Fair For Nigerian Youths

As part of its talent cultivation strategy, Huawei Technologies (Nigeria) Limited is set to host a job fair for Nigerian youths. The job fair, scheduled to hold on the 3rd of August, 2022 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja is intended to attract, qualified candidates for job opportunities in IP technologies, Information Technologies, Channel management,…

New NNPC Will Guarantee National Energy Security, Buhari Declares At Unveiling Of Oil Company

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja unveiled the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), affirming that the company is mandated by law to ensure that Nigeria’s National Energy Security is guaranteed. Speaking at the historic occasion at State House Conference Centre, the President said Africa’s largest National Oil Company (NOC) would also support…

Stanbic IBTC Enlightens Customers on Online Security

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, held its Cyber security webinar recently themed “How Secure Are You Online?” The virtual session tackled prevailing issues around cyber security as well as answered pertinent questions on the safety of financial transactions online. It also emphasised the importance of cyber security while carrying out…