The Co-founder and former Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, [B]Jack Ma[/B], made a surprise visit to Nigeria today. He was hosted by Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. [B]According to a statement[/B] released by the Presidency (as seen by Nairametrics), the Vice President facilitated Jack Ma’s visit as part of the Fede ... Read more

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have concluded arrangement to sign a $1.16 million grant as part funding for the NNPC-Abuja Independent Power Project (IPP) modelled to generate 1,350 megawatts of electricity to alleviate the power challenge in the country. This was dis ... Read more

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that Nigeria is awaiting the return of $400 million Abacha loot stashed away in the US. Speaking at the 42nd annual conference of the Nigerian Society of International Law (NSIL) in Lagos, on Wednesday, ICPC Chairman, Bolaji Owasanoye, said it is difficul ... Read more

[I]Over-regulations were once seen as the bane of micro-insurance in Nigeria which hardly allowed foreign investment. But this seems to be no more as regulators have established reengineered micro-insurance in the country with timeless benefits for low income earners, to enable them handle their risks. [B]ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE[/B]however traces experts ... Read more

Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni has presented the sum of N108.414 Billion for the year 2020 appropriation bill Wednesday to the Yobe State House of Assembly. The governor disclosed that his administration planned to implement far-reaching policies and programmes that would transform the State and improve the living standard and conditi ... Read more

With the highest number of Internet consumers in sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria is witnessing an unprecedented growth of online-based startups. Plus, the country is developing with an improved internet connection. Tizeti , one of the leading broadband internet service providers in Nigeria, has launched its first 4G LTE network. The company has built i ... Read more