Saturday Magazine
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Stakeholders are calling for an urgent overhaul of port infrastructure to enhance efficiency and increase their attraction to both domestic and international trade partners.
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The Consul General of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has emphasised the significance and capabilities of the inland waterway as a critical artery powering the regional economy and furthering the societal advancement of countries.
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The newly elected President of the Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), Sonny Eja, has pledged to focus on ship acquisition, access to cargoes and optimisation of shipping potentials, in line with the federal government’s initiative to prioritise the maritime sector over oil.
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The newly deployed Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kola Oladeji, has vowed to go tough on smugglers and facilitate legitimate trade across the Southwest region of the country.
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Nigerian entrepreneur and jeweller, Aisha Ochuwa-Tella, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in business management and corporate governance by the European American University. The honour, bestowed at the university's Africa Regional Operation in Accra, Ghana, on April 13th, 2024, recognizes her significant contributions to the African business climate and her role in promoting trade.…
20 Apr
ACE singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe popularly called Ayra Starr, has donated a borehole to the Orimolade community, Ifako-Ijaiye, in Lagos, as part of efforts to provide clean and drinkable water to the people.
20 Apr
Joseph Akinwale, popularly known as Joeboy, has said inspiration for his songs comes from diverse ways, including dreams. He revealed this recently during an interaction with fans at the premiere of YouTube’s Up Close With series in Lagos.
20 Apr
Yhung G is a rising artiste who mixes Afrobeats and Trap music. Since he started in 2017, he has gained a lot of fans with catchy songs like ‘Twisted’, ‘Fame’ and ‘Wicked Whine’.
20 Apr
The new Ojon of Lagos, Chief Tajudeen Adisa Abisogun has paid a thank you visit to the palace of Oba of Lagos, HRM Rilwan Akiolu, three months after his coronation as a whitecap chief.
20 Apr
Ajayi Solomon, the Nigerian media entrepreneur and founder of Tree Money Yard Empire (TMY Empire), has shared insights into the role his company has played in championing digital innovation within Nigeria's media industry. TMY Empire has been instrumental in shaping the digital landscape, introducing innovative ideas that have revolutionized the way media operates in Nigeria.…
20 Apr
Although Section 20 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides that “no person shall be held in slavery or servitude and no person shall be required to perform forced labour,” the enforcement of the law seems to be lacking in recent times
20 Apr
At the second thematic event of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly which was held at the UN Headquarters within the framework of Sustainability Week, the focus was on the critical role of tourism in advancing sustainable
20 Apr
Prolific, proficient and profound excellent career achievements effortlessly put women who break the glass ceiling in the limelight, but dressing style and overall outfit elegance keeps them on the spotlight long after the broken glass ceiling career is no longer news – style keeps the focus intact.
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The Taraba State Police Command has paraded 28 suspects arrested for various offenses, including kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, cybercrime, banditry, cattle rustling, criminal conspiracy, and theft. Commissioner of Police David Iloyanomon addressed journalists at the police headquarters in Jalingo and highlighted the collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and the public, which have resulted…
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Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, on Thursday, said the government has shut down 12 private schools for safety infractions and illegal operations. Speaking at the ongoing annual ministerial press briefing to mark the first year of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Alli-Balogun, said the decision was to…
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A Nigerian coach is in line to be named as the new helmsman of the Super Eagles as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are poised to announce the new head coach, bringing an end to weeks of speculation and discussion regarding the replacement for Jose Peseiro. The NFF's decision-making process involved a deliberation on whether…
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Senator Ayogu Eze, a former lawmaker who represented Enugu North Senatorial District between 2007 to 2015, is dead. The former senator who was a founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) died in an Abuja Hospital after a protracted illness. Born in 1958, Eze died at 66. Although the cause of his death was…
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New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges and ordered a new trial.
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Xavi Hernandez said Thursday he has decided to stay on as Barcelona coach for a "cocktail of reasons," including support from key figures at the club and supporters.
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Sweden will next year contribute a reduced battalion to NATO forces in Latvia to help support the Baltic state following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday.
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At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Thursday.
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Dana Air has announced that it is processing refunds for flights affected after it was suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo directed the NCAA to suspend the airline to conduct a safety and financial audit following a runway incursion incident involving one of the…
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Turkey's central bank held its key interest rate steady on Thursday but warned it could hike it again as the country's soaring inflation remains a headache for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government. The central bank's monetary policy committee decided to keep the policy rate at 50 percent. But it left the door open to raising…