Business

By Thompson Yamput The Management of Dangote Cement Plc says it has not embarked on any sales promotion and adjusted its prices. Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, made the denial in a statement issued in Lokoja on Tuesday. Chiejina said that the company was already making moves to track and prosecute…

By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The Muri Governorship support group, Muri Elite Network (M.E.N), has held a training and awareness session on Youth employability and entrepreneurial skills with youths and adults in Lokoja, on Saturday. About One hundred and thirteen youths from across the state were trained in different vocational skills such as Yoghurt making, bead-making,…

By Thompson Yamput Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday pledged adequate support to Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) towards wealth creation and economic growth of the state. The governor gave the assurance during the distribution of Information Communications Technology (ICT) enhancement business toolkits to Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the state at Government House Lokoja….

By Thompson Yamput All is now set for Kogi Government t to distribute Information Communication, Technology (ICT) enhancement business toolkits to Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the State. The distribution, which woukd be done by Gov Yahaya Bello on Monday, was said to be in fulfilment of the Kogi State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic…

By Thompson Yamput The Dangote Cement Plc has been commended for its sponsorship of the 5th Kogi Built Environment and Building Materials Exhibition (BEBME). The Exhibition, with the theme: Profitability and Quality Advantages of Made in Nigeria Housing Development Option and Materials, held between September 19 and 21, 2023. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day,…

By Thompson Yamput Dangote Cement Plc has commenced a poultry skill acquisition and empowerment programme for youths in its host communities in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that already, 30 youths, drawn from the catchment areas of Oyo, Obajana, Iwaa and Apata, have so far been enlisted into the programme which has…

By Thompson Yamput A Communication Technology Firm, MyCoPilot Ltd., has wooed Private Car Owners into indirect transportation business to help cushion the effects of subsidy removal on commuters in the country The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja on Monday that the concept was meant to serve two purposes, reduce the hike in…

By Thompson Yamput The Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant in Kogi, on Sunday inducted 23 youths in technical skills under the tutelage of its Transport Technical Unit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Obajana on Sunday that the training programme was part of Dangote’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the the…

By Thompson Yamput The appointment of Prince Shaibu Abubakar-Audu as Minister of Steel Development has raised the hope of Kogi indigenes over the completion of the 34 years old Ajaokuta Steel Complex. Some indigenes and stakeholders that spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Thursday celebrated his appointment by President Bola…

  By Thompson Yamput The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, is expected in Lokoja to commission the state-of-the-art Fashion Shared Facility in Kogi on May 22. Ms Yemi Balogun, Information Officer, Kogi Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA), made the disclosure in a statement in Lokoja on Wednesday. Balogun said that the vice president was expected in…