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15 Dec
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite has said that the newly amended and approved Nigeria Trade Policy document (2023-2027) is a road map that will set the country’s trade, industry and investment sectors on the path of prosperity. The Minister further stated that she and her team have expunged all possible bottlenecks,…
15 Dec
Pan African Women Empowerment Network (PAWEN), has recently celebrated unsung heroes of Africa's business landscape, that is, female entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. At the PAWENpreneur Awards, the women were spotlighted for their vital contributions towards shaping the future of African business but also inspiring a new generation of women leaders. PAWEN partnered with MTN, Bumpa, The…
15 Dec
Lagos State government, yesterday, yielded to pleas from owners of property located on drainage setbacks as they requested time to come up with options that would re-establish the setbacks without necessitating demolition.
15 Dec
A technology accelerator, ALX, has bagged the Social Innovation Award at the fifth edition of the just-concluded Art of Technology Awards held at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos.
15 Dec
itel, a global leader in affordable and high-quality consumer electronics, is thrilled to introduce the groundbreaking itel P55T smartphone
15 Dec
Delta State government said it will join the family of late former Secretary General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Frank Kokori, to ensure a befitting burial ceremony for the departed elder statesman.
15 Dec
At least 275 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) have been recorded in Cross River State between January and November 2023. Besides rape, other cases of GBV recorded comprise emotional abuse, physical abuse and incest...
15 Dec
A Bayelsa-born brain box, Zilayefa Okoroze-Trust, has achieved an incredible feat by securing a 99 per cent score in the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT).
15 Dec
Dr. Uche Igwe, a distinguished Nigerian scholar and political scientist, has been appointed a visiting professor at the Polish Centre for African Studies (PCSA). The announcement comes as a recognition of Dr. Igwe's extensive experience, profound grasp of political economy issues, and exceptional writing prowess. The appointment was confirmed through a letter signed by Dr.…
15 Dec
Efuelite Solutions, under the guidance of Prince Efue, showcases a paradigm shift in anti-money laundering (AML) with Compliance Planet Software. This innovative software signifies Efuelite's prowess in cutting-edge technology and brings a practical edge..
14 Dec
An anti-corruption organisation, Network Against Corruption and Human Trafficking (NACAT), has stressed the need to address the plight of the most vulnerable Nigerians, irrespective of tribe and religion. NACAT Executive Director, Samson Tega, made this observation yesterday in Abuja during NACAT's charitable visit to the Poorest of the Poor Rehabilitation Center, commonly known as ANAWIM…
14 Dec
The interim national coordinator for the Christians United for Israel Prayer Outreach Nigeria, Evang. Hon. Mati Acka has called on the Hamas militant group to release the remaining hostages in their captivity. Acka who led a 3 man CUFI delegation to pay solidarity with Israel in the heat of the continued Hamas hostility against Israel,…
1 hour ago
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to resign his position if former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted. Olukoyede said this in a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello…
1 hour ago
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N8 billion fraud. The PUNCH reports EFCC arrests Sirika over N8bn Nigeria Air fraud that Sirika got to the EFCC's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command in Abuja around 1pm on Tuesday. Sirika is currently being…
3 hours ago
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has released N309.5 million for the payment of foreign scholarships to 86 indigenes studying in India and Egypt. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known at a news conference in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. The commissioner said “Gov. Nasir Idris has made payment of foreign scholarship…
4 hours ago
Dangote Oil and Petroleum Refinery has once again slashed the prices of diesel and aviation fuel. Dangote on Tuesday announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre respectively. This latest round of reductions is coming about two weeks after the company slashed the price…
4 hours ago
Flutterwave is ready for an initial public offering (IPO), says CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola (Right)[/caption] Nigeria’s top company in the financial technology sector, Flutterwave, has rolled out plans for an initial public offering (IPO). This was disclosed by the chief executive of Flutterwave, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, at Semafor’s World Economy Summit in Washington D.C. on…
5 hours ago
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 10 for ruling on an application by former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, seeking an order of setting aside the April 17 arrest warrant issued against him. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kemi Pinheiro,…
5 hours ago
The Nigerian government has said that every Nigerian borrower who goes for made-in-Nigeria product would get better terms on their credit facility. This was revealed by President Bola Tinubu's spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale during in an interview on TVC. "The president has put in a stipulation that we are going to be giving through the Consumer…
5 hours ago
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the request made by a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, that his order of arrest should be discharged. The court rejected the request on Tuesday after Bello who was absent at his arraignment said he is ready to make an appearance but he is afraid…
5 hours ago
Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to vacate the arrest warrant order issued to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against him on April 17. Bello, through his lawyer Adeola Adedipe, SAN, made the application following an order by Justice Emeka Nwite, directing the EFCC…
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The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Tuesday apologised to its customers in some parts of Lagos and Ogun states over the recent power disruption. Mr Babatunde Lasaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, made the appeal in a statement in Lagos. Lasaki said the problem was caused by a fault on Badagry Express…