Nigerian News
15 Sep
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic boat accident in the Gummi Local Government Area, which led to the loss of over 40 lives. In the early hours of Sunday, a boat carrying passengers capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa River, located in the Uban Dawaki ward of Gummi. The accident,…
31 Aug
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has extended a lifeline to communities in Gummi Local Government Area, donating N100 million and 10,000 bags of foodstuff to those affected by recent flooding. The Governor made the announcement on Saturday during a visit to the flood-ravaged areas to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by the…
27 Mar 2024
TV host and documentary filmmaker, Bolanle Olukanni, known for her insightful commentary and engaging interviews, is poised to launch her groundbreaking show, "The Scoop with Bolanle." Departing from traditional entertainment journalism, "The Scoop" will delve deep into pressing social issues, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and the pulse on current issues in Nigeria. “The…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has reduced the time it takes for companies to obtain approval for offers to two weeks. The commission said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja on Monday. It said approvals would be granted to companies within two weeks once the necessary documents were complete. SEC…
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My Journey With UP Has Been Full of Spurring Challenges And Excitement – Vivian Okolo, Director, Corporate Services, Unified Payments Vivian Okolo, Director of Corporate Services for Unified Payments Plc, joined the company 25 years ago. Having obtained a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, she…
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The Lagos State Government (LASG), says it will begin full enforcement of the E-call-up system, introduced to streamline and regulate truck activities along Lekki-Epe axis of the state on March 1. Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, of the Ministry of Transportation, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Ogunlola said the…
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President Bola Tinubu has sought more synergy among security agencies in the country to combat crimes more effectively. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said this at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, held in Abeokuta on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the programme…
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Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) Ltd. has appointed Mrs Uche Uzoebo as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 2025. According to a statement on Monday, Uzoebo succeeds Mrs Ronke Kuye, the pioneer CEO. Kuye grew the company significantly, deepening financial inclusion and agent banking in Nigeria. Uzoebo has over…
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The Naira appreciated further at the official market on Monday, trading at N1,497.11 against the Dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed that the Naira gained N3.62. This marks a 0.24 per cent increase compared to Friday, Feb. 21, when the local currency closed at N1,500.73 to the Dollar. The Naira…
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Police Command in Edo has confirmed the killing of two farmers in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government, by suspected herdsmen. The victims, identified as Batemue Philip Ebo and Christopher Bello, were reportedly attacked on their way to the farm on Monday. Confirming the incident, CSP Moses Yamu, Public Relations Officer of the command, said the…
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Students of the University of Ibadan (UI) have commended the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, for his intervention in addressing the prolonged blackout on campus. The intervention led to the restoration of electricity supply in the university’s College Hospital (UCH). Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister…
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Mevi Irimiya and Jayden Oladimeji combined in the men’s doubles tennis category to defeat Isah Yahaya and Abdulbaasit Salami 7-6(9), 6-1 on Monday in the round of 16 at the ongoing ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Irimiya and Oladimeji have advanced to the quarter-finals…
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, says he will resign if the current APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected. Ata made this statement at a press conference in Kano on Monday. He reaffirmed his position, stating he would resign from both his ministerial role and the party. He said, “This…