Nigeria
10 Jan
In the dynamic landscape of alternative energy solutions in Nigeria, one name is making waves for all the right reasons – Stablenergy. This innovation is not just another player; it's a game-changer, offering distinct advantages over competitors. Let's delve into why Stablenergy stands out and why it's the go-to choice for those seeking affordable, efficient,…
10 Jan
The Oyo State Government has presented 100 KIA patrol vehicles to security agencies in the state. Presenting the vehicles to the security agencies, on Wednesday at the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan, Gov. Seyi Makinde, assured that his administration would continue to provide necessary support to them. He said that the state was faced with…
10 Jan
A total of 101 pharmacy graduates of Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) on Wednesday have been charged to uphold ethical standards in the medical profession and not just dispensers of medicine but advocate for premium health and well-being. Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, gave the charge while addressing the graduands during the 13th…
10 Jan
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) collected N1.172 trillion in revenues from Apapa Port in 2023. Area Controller of the NCS at the ports, Comptroller Babajide Jaiyeoba, made the declaration on Wednesday in Lagos during the decoration of newly-promoted officers and men of the command. He noted that the officers decorated on Wednesday contributed immensely to…
10 Jan
A socio-political group, Concerned Edo Citizens Forum (CECF) has expressed solidarity and confidence in the capability of a frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) guber aspirant Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe to succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. Addressing newsmen in Benin during a world press Conference, the group led by Mr. Endurance Dirisu Coordinator, and…
10 Jan
Commandant Padonu Augustine has assumed office as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan on Wednesday by the state Command’s Public Relations officer, DSC Samuel Opebiyi. Opebiyi stated that the Commandant took over from Commandant Michael Adaralewa, who had…
10 Jan
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd says it recorded a profit of N2.548 trillion in 2022. The national oil company in its 2022 Financial Performance Report posted online described the profit as the highest since its inception in 1977. The financial report stated that it recorded a loss of N803 billion in 2018 and…
10 Jan
The Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo over his alleged role in the attempt to steal monies meant for vulnerable Nigerians in the country. The National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Danesi Momoh in a statement insisted that since…
10 Jan
The University of Lagos says a total of 340 students will be graduating with first class at its 54th convocation scheduled for Jan. 17. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, disclosed this at a news conference to announce activities lined up for the ceremony on Wednesday, in Lagos. According to her, the…
10 Jan
Former Governor of Benue, Dr Samuel Ortom, has congratulated Gov. Hyacinth Alia on the validation of his election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by Ortom’s Media Aide, Mr Terver Akase on Wednesday in Makurdi. Ortom says the apex court’s decision to uphold Alia’s election has brought to…
10 Jan
The FCT Police command has admitted many persons were kidnapped in Bwari outskirts of Abuja. Although the command alleged that the figure was not up to 200 as being peddled in the news, it however said investigations were on and urged residents not to panic. According to the Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh,…
10 Jan
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has said that the Federal Government of Nigeria was committed to maintaining bilateral relations on Defence with France. The Minister made the disclosure when he received the outgoing Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann, and her delegation in Ship House Abuja. Badaru said that Nigeria was ready…
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The Federal Government has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School, Abuja. This was after the government convened an emergency meeting with management of the school following a disturbing video footage of some students bullying others emerged on the social media earlier on Tuesday. "The committee's…
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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to support the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project being executed by the Federal Government. Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, had on Monday said the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway…
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....as secondary market turnover in FMDQ hits ₦48.9tr Total value of transactions executed by domestic investors outperformed foreign investors patronage by circa 64 per cent as at March 2024. According to the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), total domestic transactions accounted for about 89 per cent…
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FOLLOWING the success of its 'Back to School project' at St. Michael's African School, Ipari-Nla, Ogun State, in February, the Angel Foundation has successfully completed another transformative project at the school, which was commissioned on Monday. It renovated and modernised the school's toilet facilities, enhanced hygiene standards for students and teachers alike, as well as…
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Former Central Bank of Nigeria's governor Godwin Emefiele approved the printing of N684.5 million naira with N18.9 billion, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has said. EFCC made the claim in a new four-count charge filed against Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The anti-graft agency's prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the commission will now meet on a quarterly basis with stakeholders of the commission to enhance the formulation and sustenance of the Commission's overall strategies for the development of the region. Ogbuku made the promise during an interactive forum…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…
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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of withdrawing $720,000 from state's account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance. Olukoyede disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 23. "A certain governor, because he knows he is…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts over suspicious forex flows. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who stated this on Tuesday said the agency discovered a new financial scheme that poses a significant threat to the stability of the foreign exchange market. According to Olukoyede, the scheme, known as the…