Lagos: The equities market opened the week on a positive note on Monday, as investors gained N155 billion. Market capitalisation rose from N89.960 trillion on Friday to N90.115 trillion, representing a 0.17 percent growth. Also, the All-Share Index gained 244.53 points to close at 142,377.56, against 142,133.03 recorded on Friday. According to News Agency of […]
FG to Launch 90,000km Fibre Optic Network to Boost Digital Penetration: Sen. Salis
Abeokuta: Sen. Shuaib Salis, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, has revealed plans for Nigeria to deploy a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network nationwide to enhance digital technology. This announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun council, held in […]
CJN Backs Judiciary Reforms for Effective Justice Administration
Abuja: The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reiterated her commitment to enhance reforms in the judiciary for efficient and effective justice administration in the country. Kekere-Ekun stated this on Monday during a ceremony to swear in 57 new senior advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the Supreme Court in Abuja. According to […]
Cardiologist Calls for Strengthened Primary Health Care Systems in Nigeria to Combat Heart Diseases
Abuja: Dr Oladipupo Fasan, Head of Cardiology at the National Hospital, Abuja, has called for the strengthening of Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to effectively address cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Nigeria. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Fasan made this call during an interview on World Heart Day, themed ‘Don’t Miss a Beat.’ He emphasized […]
ACCI Calls for African Unity in Trade and Investment at 20th Abuja International Trade Fair
Abuja: The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on Africans to enhance trade, investment, and development efforts to achieve greater economic sustainability. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI, made this appeal during the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) held in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the theme of […]