(The Lagos Task Force. Photo by Daily Post) The Lagos Task Force has told transport unions to stop giving pedestrian walkways and public spaces to street traders. Chairman Adetayo Akerele issued the warning Thursday after meeting with union leaders, market chiefs and traders at the Oshodi Safety Arena Wednesday. Akerele said the agency would…
The Benin-Ore Expressway is one of Nigeria’s most vital economic corridors. It is the lifeline that connects the South-West to the South-South and South-East, carrying traders, goods, petroleum products and passengers across the country every single day. But today, that lifeline is broken. Hundreds of motorists and commuters were left stranded for several hours after…
The Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association has expressed skepticism about a newly signed defence cooperation agreement between Ghana and Burkina Faso, particularly the provision that security personnel will escort traders along key cross-border trade routes. The deal, signed on Monday by Ghana’s Acting Minister for Defence Cassiel Ato Baah Forson and Burkina Faso’s…
(Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. Photo by Nation News) Under the Renewed Hope Initiative, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, gave N50 million to 1,000 small business owners in Ile-Ife, Osun, on Wednesday. The recipients of the empowerment program, which took place in Kensington Hall at Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife, each received N50,000 to help them grow…
Several traders were injured after a commercial vehicle reportedly struck a suspected landmine along the Sabon Birni–Kurawa Road in Sokoto State. Bakatsine, a counter-insurgency expert in the North-West, wrote on X: “This morning, a commercial vehicle carrying traders reportedly struck a landmine allegedly planted by bandits loyal to Bello Turji along Sabon Birni–Kurawa road in…
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has announced the launching of ₦1 billion interest-free loan scheme for traders, artisans, and entrepreneurs in the state. Okpeholo disclosed this during the Workers’ Day celebration at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin on Friday. The Governor who was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa,…
By Olayinka Ajayi Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, the first female Chairman of First Bank, is the Convener of African Marketplace Dubai. In this interview, Awosika discusses her deep passion for entrepreneurship and how Africa can establish its place in the global economy, among other topics. Excerpts: Looking back, what core values shaped the woman you are…
Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak to a fifth consecutive week—marking the longest run of weekly losses since August 2023—as renewed global trade concerns and tepid corporate earnings weighed on sentiment. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.82% to 24,565.35 and the BSE Sensex ended 0.72% lower at 80,599.91 on Friday. All key sectors, barring a…
Tragedy unfolded on Friday in the Mile Six area of Jalingo, Taraba State, when a tipper truck loaded with sand lost control and rammed into a crowd of traders and bystanders. At least two fatalities were feared, with several others sustaining injuries. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred after one of the truck’s tyres reportedly burst…
A federal lawmaker, Mr Afam Ogene has lashed out at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for imposing N700,000 levy on traders affected by the closure of the Onitsha drug market. Ogene, who is the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State, under the Labour Party, described the…
