A former Minister of Labour and Productivity under the Interim National Government of Chief Enerst Sonekan, Prince Ajibola Afonja, is dead. According to newsmen the former Chairman of First Bank and native of Oyo town, Oyo State, died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital, UCH, in Ibadan, at 82. He was said to […]
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MOSSAD, an Israeli agency, is responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations, and counter-terrorism, according to Wikipedia. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, says he would not be too quick to rule out anything, including MOSSAD in the death of the Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, given the strange circumstances of the crash. MOSSAD, an Israeli agency, […]
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Raisi, who died on Sunday along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials, was nearing the end of his first four-year term as president. Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, is expected to assume the presidency after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash as the country gears up for early elections. The […]
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“I assure you that our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is also a grassroots politician, tested and trusted. He is great, because he is bold enough to take some decisions which the previous administrations could not take The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje has said that the decisions, policies […]
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Although the logo and branding were changed to “X”, the domain name remained Twitter.com until Friday. The social network formerly known as Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk said on Friday. The billionaire head of Tesla, SpaceX and other companies bought Twitter for $44 billion in late 2022 and announced […]
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It was gathered that as a result of torrential rainfall on Thursday morning, the ceiling of the Amphitheatre in the institution gave way and injured a few students. The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has called for calm following an accident which occurred on campus on Thursday. The call was […]
… Ex- Minister, Ajibola Afonja dies at 82
A former Minister of Labour and Productivity under the Interim National Government of Chief Enerst Sonekan, Prince Ajibola Afonja, is dead. According to newsmen the former Chairman of First Bank and native of Oyo town, Oyo State, died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital, UCH, in Ibadan, at 82. He was said to […]
… Iran President’s death: I won’t rule anything out – Fani-Kayode
MOSSAD, an Israeli agency, is responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations, and counter-terrorism, according to Wikipedia. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, says he would not be too quick to rule out anything, including MOSSAD in the death of the Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, given the strange circumstances of the crash. MOSSAD, an Israeli agency, […]
… Iran’s vice president set to replace Raisi before the election.
Raisi, who died on Sunday along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials, was nearing the end of his first four-year term as president. Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, is expected to assume the presidency after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash as the country gears up for early elections. The […]
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FG to reconstitute universities governing councils – NUC.
Maiyaki spoke at a media parley with education reporters in Abuja on Wednesday, saying that the councils would be inaugurated once the list was consummated. The acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Chris Maiyaki, says the Federal Government is working to reconstitute the governing councils of universities. According to him, all has […]
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WHO: Cardiovascular Diseases Claim 10,000 Lives Daily in Europe
Europe has the highest blood pressure prevalence in the world, it said. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 40 per cent of deaths in Europe, the WHO said on Wednesday, urging Europeans to cut their salt intake. That amounts to 10,000 deaths a day, or four million a year. “Implementing targeted policies to reduce salt intake […]
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School grieves loss of 14-year-old British-Nigerian killed in London sword attack.
The police said the horror unfolded just before 7 am when the accused crashed a van into a house fence, hitting a man before stabbing him in the neck. Bancroft’s School on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the loss of Daniel Anjorin, a 14-year-old British-Nigerian, who passed away after sustaining injuries in a sword attack in […]
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Shell finalizes deal to build gas pipelines in Oyó
According to the statement, the project will start with the construction of gas distribution infrastructure along a 15km pipeline route, adding that it will grow to deliver up to 60 million standard cubic feet of gas per day across the state. Shell Nigeria Gas, SNG, and the Oyo State Government have signed an agreement to […]
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Cardoso: CBN Has No Plans to Intervene in Forex Market, Remains Dedicated to Market-Driven Ex Rates
Cardoso: CBN Has No Plans to Intervene in Forex Market, Remains Dedicated to Market-Driven Ex Rates
Cardoso pointed out that liquidity was returning to the FX market, signalling growing confidence and activity in the Nigerian economy. THE Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday reiterated the apex bank’s stance of not intervening in the foreign exchange (FX) market, insisting that the regulator remains firm in […]
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FG begins disbursement of N200bn palliative loans
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has said it has begun disbursement of the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to verified applicants after an exhaustive selection process. The government, through the Bank of Industry, had said it would be disbursing three categories of funding totalling N200bn to support manufacturers and businesses across the country. In […]
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Iran’s vice president set to replace Raisi before the election.
Raisi, who died on Sunday along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials, was nearing the end of his first four-year term as president. Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, is expected to assume the presidency after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash as the country gears up for early elections. The […]
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle arrive in Nigeria
This is the first time Harry and Meghan are visiting Nigeria together. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Friday morning, arrived in Nigeria for their 72-hour tour. The couple arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport aboard a British Airways flight. The flight which arrived around 5am, was delayed because of a sick pilot, according […]
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Land in Nigeria Today, May 10
He said the visit scheduled from 10th to 13th May 2024 would help wounded soldiers in their recovery efforts. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are billed to arrive in Nigeria today, May 10. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Nigeria for a private visit following an invitation by the Chief of […]
… Ex- Minister, Ajibola Afonja dies at 82
A former Minister of Labour and Productivity under the Interim National Government of Chief Enerst Sonekan, Prince Ajibola Afonja, is dead. According to newsmen the former Chairman of First Bank and native of Oyo town, Oyo State, died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital, UCH, in Ibadan, at 82. He was said to […]
… Musk confirms: Twitter’s full migration to X.com is complete.
Although the logo and branding were changed to “X”, the domain name remained Twitter.com until Friday. The social network formerly known as Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk said on Friday. The billionaire head of Tesla, SpaceX and other companies bought Twitter for $44 billion in late 2022 and announced […]
… OAU management urges calm after Amphitheatre ceiling collapse injures students.
It was gathered that as a result of torrential rainfall on Thursday morning, the ceiling of the Amphitheatre in the institution gave way and injured a few students. The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has called for calm following an accident which occurred on campus on Thursday. The call was […]
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Interview With Paul Onwuanibe MD/CEO~ Landmark Africa
It is our duty, as Nigeria’s business magazine of repute, to identify business rockstars of Nigerian make and shout their fames to the world. In this section, we went the entire stretch of the real estate ecosystem, unearthing some of the rarest industry gems you will ever come across, with Paul Onwanibe, an African business […]
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INEC Set To Train 794 CSO Officials Ahead Of Edo, Ondo Governorship Elections
Prof Yakubu urged the CSOs, to upload their applications and data on the INEC portal for accreditation. In continuation with its engagement with relevant stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming Edo and Ondo States governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, has announced its preparedness to train 794 Civil Society Organisations officials. The Commission’s Chairman, Prof. […]
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Tinubu inaugurates two National Population Commissioners.
The development follows a 2-day NPC’s management retreat held in Uyo, the state capital of Akwa Ibom last week. President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two commissioners from Ogun and Osun States as members of the National Population Commission. The two commissioners, Hon. Fasuwa Johnson from Ogun State and Hon. Amidu Raheem from Osun State, […]
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INEC sets deadline for Ondo Governorship Election candidate submissions.
The INEC chairman urged the political parties to adhere strictly to all electoral guidelines for the exercise. The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), has issued May 20, 2024 as deadline for political parties contesting in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, to submit names of their candidates. The chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, […]
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Falana: Tinubu’s involvement in Rivers State crisis is ‘extra-legal’
“It’s an extra-legal measure towards the restoration of law and order in that state. A human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Femi Falana, has said President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the political crisis rocking Rivers State is “extra-legal”. Recall President Tinubu at some point waded into the crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara […]
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Owner of Chinese supermarket in Abuja breaks silence: I feel scared
But in her defence, Bei stated that she sells to residents, workers, and visitors who come to her store after visiting the office building, regardless of nationality. The owner of a Chinese supermarket located in Abuja, which faced criticism for limiting entry to Nigerians while favoring Chinese nationals, has denied allegations suggesting that her […]
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NNPCL and Partner Commence Oil Production at OML 85, Aiming for 20,000 BPD
Mr Mele Kyari, described the commencement of oil production at the Madu Field as a significant milestone that will contribute to the larger goal of meeting the production required to drive revenue growth and boost the nation’s economy. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its Joint Venture partner in OML 85, First Exploration and […]
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Breakdown of presidential aircraft: You can use commercial flight — PDP Reps tell Tinubu
According to the reports, Tinubu had to use a chartered commercial flight from the Netherlands to Saudi Arabia. Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu can use commercial flight if the presidential planes are not available. The lawmakers made the assertion during a debate on the recent breakdown of […]
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14 Key Decisions Emerged From Marathon FEC Meeting
The Federal Executive Council concluded its meeting that started on Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14, 2024. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 13TH AND 14TH MAY, 2024 The Federal Executive Council concluded its meeting that started on Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14, 2024. After exhaustive deliberations, the council […]
… Tinubu inaugurates two National Population Commissioners.
The development follows a 2-day NPC’s management retreat held in Uyo, the state capital of Akwa Ibom last week. President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two commissioners from Ogun and Osun States as members of the National Population Commission. The two commissioners, Hon. Fasuwa Johnson from Ogun State and Hon. Amidu Raheem from Osun State, […]
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Tinubu back in Nigeria after Europe trip—Presidency.
President Tinubu had travelled for a meeting with the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, over two weeks ago, from where he took a trip to Saudi Arabia to attend a special World Economic Forum (WEF). President Bola Tinubu and his aides have returned to Nigeria from Europe today, a statement by the Presidency has said. […]
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[ICYMI] Traditional festival: Lagos community issues warning for females to stay indoors on May 16.
[ICYMI] Traditional festival: Lagos community issues warning for females to stay indoors on May 16.
“According to tradition, all females are advised to remain in their respective homes and avoid moving around the town during the Oro festival. This year’s edition of the annual traditional ‘Oro’ festival, usually held in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has been scheduled for May 16, 2024, daytime and nighttime. This was disclosed in a letter issued […]
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24 Injured As Explosion Rocks Kano Mosque, Suspect Arrested
The principal suspect, identified as 38-year-old Shafi’u Abubakar, has been arrested. An explosion rocked a mosque in Gadan Village, in the Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State on Wednesday, leaving 24 individuals with various injuries. The incident occurred around 5:20am during the Subhi (early morning) prayer. A spokesman for the Kano State Police Command, […]
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13 Dead in Zamfara as Strange Disease Spreads
He added that most patients with minor complications have received treatment and have been discharged from the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Tsibiri. Thirteen persons have been reported dead following a strange disease that broke out in some communities in Zamfara State. According to information gathered by newsmen the disease affects mostly children and […]
… Tinubu inaugurates two National Population Commissioners.
The development follows a 2-day NPC’s management retreat held in Uyo, the state capital of Akwa Ibom last week. President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two commissioners from Ogun and Osun States as members of the National Population Commission. The two commissioners, Hon. Fasuwa Johnson from Ogun State and Hon. Amidu Raheem from Osun State, […]
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Keyamo confirms Emirates flight resumption date after meeting UAE envoy.
The minister said the envoy handed him a correspondence from the UAE-based airline assuring him that a date has been given for the resumption of flights to Nigeria. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says Emirates Airlines has indicated a definite date to resume flight operations to Nigerian airports. The minister, in […]
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BDC Operators Attribute Naira Depreciation to CBN Policies
The volume and frequency of dollar supplies from the CBN are discouragingly low. We often have to source dollars independently. Bureau De Change operators have blamed the continued depreciation of the naira in the foreign exchange market on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s insufficient allocation of foreign currency. An official of the Association of Bureaux […]
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Nigeria’s manufacturing exports drop 166% to ₦778bn – World Bank.
The apex bank specifically blamed the country’s dwindling foreign trade on poor infrastructure and inefficient logistics, among other factors. Nigeria’s revenue from the manufacturing export sector has plunged by 166 per cent to ₦778.4bn from the ₦2.trn height reached in 2019. A newly published report ‘Africa Pulse’ by the World Bank has said the […]
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FULL LIST: 16 banking transactions exempted from the new CBN’s cybersecurity levy
The apex bank, in the circular, directed to all commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service banks, among others; to start the implementation of the cybersecurity charges after two weeks of the information. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered all banks to start charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic […]
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Elon Musk Discloses Plans to Charge for posts by New X users
Musk further revealed that new users would be granted free posting privileges after a three-month period. The owner of microblogging platform, X, Elon Musk has disclosed plans to charge new users for posting on the platform. While responding to questions on the new X’s policy for newly created accounts, Musk said charging new users is […]
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National Grid Collapses Again For The Fifth Time In 2024
Nigeria has witnessed its fifth power grid collapse of 2024, Nigeria has witnessed its fifth power grid collapse of 2024, as electricity generation on the system collapsed from 2,583.77MW at 2am on Monday to 64.7MW around 3 am. This is the Fifth collapse in the year 2024. Nigeria generates an average of 4,000MW of electricity […]
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Nigerian Government Takes Legal Action Against Binance Executive Over Alleged Tax Evasion
Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, Appears in Federal High Court Abuja Facing Charges of Tax Evasion The Federal Government is set to arraign Binance Holdings Limited and it Executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, for Alleged Tax Evasion Charges Tigran Gambaryan, one of the defendants, appeared at the court at 9:15 am on […]
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Guinness World Record: Atiku and Sanwo-Olu messsage to Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya
Guinness World Record: Atiku and Sanwo-Olu messsage to Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya
“Dear @Tunde_OD, I join millions of Nigerians at home and abroad in wishing you the best in your quest to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Chess Marathon. Your can-do spirit thus far has been truly inspirational. I am rooting for you to break new ground. -AA.” Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president, […]
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