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Amb. Daniel Koussou’s success tips:”Self-awareness is critical for business success”

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

The world over, young business people are currently experiencing significant success and making a significant impact across industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Ambassador Daniel Koussou’s journey from modest beginnings to leading a thriving business conglomerate exemplifies resilience, vision, and strategic acumen, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. Koussou, chairman of the Nigeria…

Who is Tunji Disu, Nigeria’s newly appointed Inspector‑General of Police

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi Tunji Disu is a senior Nigerian police officer with more than three decades of experience in law enforcement, widely recognised for his operational leadership and strategic approach to policing. He has been appointed as the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun after a directive by President Bola Tinubu.Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu…

Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu as IGP

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, from office and appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Tunji Disu as his successor. Sources indicate that Egbetokun was directed to resign Tinubu to Governors: We will establish State Police to curb insecurityduring a meeting with the President at…

Kayode Egbetokun Resigns As IGP — Presidency

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago01 mins

Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). A source in the presidency told Channels Television that Egbetokun resigned from the position on Tuesday. More to follow….

NAFDAC, WHO strengthen partnership to improve Nigeria’s healthcare system

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, yesterday received the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria Country Representative, Mr. Parel Ursu, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja to discuss NAFDAC denies FG directive to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol regulationcollaborative strategies…

CBN cuts interest rate to 26.5% in policy shift after prolonged tightening

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, lowering the benchmark interest rate from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent in what analysts describe as a significant shift in monetary strategy. The decision was taken at the 304th meeting of the apex…

Oyetola pledges support as City Boy movement seeks partnership on youth engagement

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday received State Directors of the City Boy Movement (CBM) from the Southwest in his office in Abuja, reaffirming the importance of youth engagement and grassroots mobilisation in national development. The delegation, led by the Oyo State Director of the City…

GenCos dismisses ₦2.8tn debt reconciliation report, demands transparency

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Association of Power Generation Companies has dismissed reports claiming that ₦2.8 trillion has been verified as the final settlement of legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies, describing the figure as misleading and unfounded. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja titled “APGC Position on Misleading Reports Regarding GenCos’ Debt…

NCDMB hosts midstream stakeholders workshop in Port Harcourt

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Midstream Division of the Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday hosted a one-day Midstream Stakeholders Sensitization Workshop for midstream companies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Representing the Executive Secretary of the Board, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the Acting Director of Monitoring and…

Portable rejects N50m offer for boxing match against Carter Efe

Business Pointer Admin8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has turned down a N50 million offer to face popular streamer Carter Efe in a proposed boxing match, calling the sum insufficient. The offer was made by music executive Soso Soberekon during a livestream session and was quickly accepted by Carter Efe, who called for the bout to be scheduled. However,…