National Essay Competition
28 Nov
Winners have emerged in this year’s United Bank for Africa (UBA) National Essay Competition, designed to showcase the brightest minds among senior secondary school students across Nigeria.
18 Oct
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2024 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) with a call for entries.
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has banned scavengers from operating in the territory. The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Olatunji Disu, announced the ban while briefing newsmen after the FCT Security Committee Meeting in Abuja on Monday. Disu said that the scavengers were allowed to operate only on dumpsites located in the outskirts of…
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Shoprite, Africa's largest supermarket retailer, has begun enforcing the Lagos State Government's ban on single-use plastic bags, which came into effect on January 1, 2025. The ban follows a year-long moratorium and is intended to address the state's increasing environmental problems caused by plastic waste, according to the government. At Shoprite outlets across Lagos, including…
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Troops of the 6 Division Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have recovered over 60,000 litres
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Two persons on Monday lost their lives in a communal clash that occurred in Iwaro in the Akoko South West Local Council
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Nigerian singer, Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye, better known simply as Simi, has captivated fans with her love note to her husband, Adekunle Gold on their 6th wedding anniversary. The couple, who tied the knot in a beautiful private ceremony on January 9, 2019, have built a strong and loving foundation over the six years of their…
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The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three suspects involved in the assault of a female employee accused of theft at a boutique on Lagos Island. Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in an X post on Monday. The case came to light after a viral video on X showed a woman being whipped with…
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Nigerian fashion designer and content creator, Veekee James Atere, shades ladies with high standards. On January 12, 2025, Veekee shared a short video call with her and her husband, displaying public affection towards each other. She captioned the video, “Queen of standards, dey play.” While getting all loved up in the video, she wrote, "This…
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The National Rescue Movement has disowned a notice calling for an emergency national convention, noting that the information is the handiwork of mischief makers. The party clarified that the notice signed by one Isaac Udeh, who falsely presented himself as the National Chairman of the party was not authorised. The party said Udeh was not…
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The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal has adjourned the hearing of all seven petitions to Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The tribunal made the decision following a formal request for adjournment by counsel for the 1st and 2nd respondents namely INEC and Monday Okpehbholo, due to a conflicting case at the Supreme Court. At the tribunal…
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The Kano State Government has introduced waste disposal bins in the state’s public transport system to ensure a cleaner environment. The initiative targets placing waste bins in Tricycles, buses, and at strategic points in the state, such as markets, bus stops, and motor parks. Kano Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Hashimu, unveiled…