Digital marketing will drive growth in Nigeria’s non-oil sector
Business owners and other stakeholders in the export process have been told to embrace digital marketing as a solution to the problem of low productivity and slow growth to enable the country realize its ambition to attain zero oil economic plan.
Thirty-five civilians killed in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso insurgents killed 35 mostly female civilians on Tuesday after attacking a military outpost in northern Soum Province, and about 87 militants and local security forces were killed in the clash, authorities said. President Roch Marc Kabore declared two days of national mourning in the West African country in response to the attack. The […]
Workers, pensioners deserve improved welfare – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said on Wednesday workers and pensioners deserve the very best of care and welfare during the yuletide as they are the ones that turn the wealth creation wheel. The NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, stated this in a Christmas message to workers, pension and Nigerians in Abuja. According to him, the […]
Cheers, knocks for FG as Dasuki, Sowore walk free
ABUJA — Detained former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) and Convener of #RevolutionNow movement and owner of online media outlet, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, were, yesterday, released by the Department of State Security, DSS, following an earlier order by the Federal Government for them to be freed.
Minister condoles with Bello over sister’s death
The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has commiserated with the family of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over the death of his sister, Rabiyat Bello. The minister in a condolence message expressed shock at the loss and described the death of late Rabiyat as a great loss to the governor and the entire […]
Michael Bloomberg says campaign unknowingly used prison labour
Billionaire United States presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday said his campaign had unknowingly used prison workers to make telephone calls on his behalf. Bloomberg, who last month entered the Democratic Party race to face Republican President Donald Trump in the November 2020 election, said the campaign had ended its relationship with a company that […]
Formula 1: Frenchman Leclerc extends contract at Ferrari until 2024 season
Charles Leclerc has extended his Ferrari contract until the end of the 2024 season in the first big move of F1’s long-term transfer market. The 22-year-old was already understood to be on a deal that ran beyond 2020, but the new agreement is likely to include improved terms in the wake of Leclerc’s successful first […]
Tambuwal felicitates with Christians at Christmas, preaches unity
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has felicitated with Christian faithful in the state and the country as they celebrate the Christmas. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Muhammad Bello, Governor Tambuwal said Christmas brings to the fore the urgent need for the unity of Nigeria, which […]
Bamidele Akinyemi receives Tech Innovation of the Year Award for transforming Nigeria’s banking landscape
By Damilola Ogunsakin The Tech Innovation of the Year Award is a prestigious honour recognising individuals whose groundbreaking contributions drive transformative change across industries. This year, Bamidele Akinyemi has been honoured for her exceptional work in revolutionising Nigeria’s digital banking ecosystem, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world application. Regarded as one of the […]
Tech: Apple developing satellite technology to support devices and apps
A new report from Bloomberg claims Apple is working on satellite technology to beam data to users’ devices and could launch a new initiative using the tech within five years. There are a lot of unknowns and caveats, though. The project is “still early and could be abandoned,” says Bloomberg, and it’s not clear what […]
Xmas Message: Gov Emmanuel lauds citizen support
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has expressed deep gratitude to citizens of the state for their collective will and resolve to stand for peace, unity and development for the state.
Christmas: We must be Christ-like in our dealings ― Uba Sani urges
By Ben Agande – Kaduna The Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Uba Sani has called on the wealthy in the society to remember the poor, the weak and the sick, saying “We must endeavour to give them a helping hand and put smiles on their faces.” In a message to Christians on Christmas, […]
Remember the Poor, weak, sick, Uba Sani urges in Xmas message
The Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Uba Sani has called on the wealthy in the society to remember the poor, the weak and the sick, saying “We must endeavour to give them a helping hand and put smiles on their faces.”
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth reach divorce settlement
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have worked out the details regarding their divorce and have reached a settlement, E! News has learned. Per TMZ, which was first to report the news, the documents are expected to be filed on Tuesday. “Its a relief for both of them that they can move on legally from one […]
Pope defends migrants, calls for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis urged the world to let the light of Christmas pierce the “darkness in human hearts” that leads to religious persecution, social injustice, armed conflicts and fear of migrants. In his “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) Christmas Day message, the 83-year-old pope called for peace in the Holy Land, Syria, […]
Drake ends rumored feud with The Weeknd with “War” single
On Monday, the day before Christmas Eve, Drake released a new single and music video, “War,” in which he appears to acknowledge his beef with The Weeknd and also suggests that the two have put their differences aside. ALSO READ: Colorado bank robber throws cash in air, shouting ‘Merry Christmas’ “OVOXO link up, man don’t drink […]
