Maersk, Catamaran clash over Ibadan container traffic
THERE are indications that the city of Ibadan, Oyo State, would be hosting two Inland Container Depots, ICDs, as two maritime big players square up over cargo traffic in the South West link. The territory is known to host huge traffic, not just for South West, but also the North, and particularly the North Central economic region of the country.
Accused of marrying her for her money
I’m a qualified accountant from a humble background in love with a silver-spoon girl. We have a happy relationship and we are thinking of getting married. The problem is, other people seem not to approve. I have been accused of being a parasite because I’m marrying someone rich.
Tribunal: INEC chides Akwa Ibom APC over media campaign against Igini
By Chioma Onuegbu Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Akwa Ibom State has chided the state chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, for employing media campaign against the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Mike Igini, in the ongoing election petitions tribunal in the state. The commission in a statement by its Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Don Etukudo, […]
Senate, Obaseki lock horns over Edo Assembly
THE Senate, yesterday, gave Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State an ultimatum of one week to issue fresh proclamation for what it termed, proper inauguration of the 7th Edo State House of Assembly.
PDP kicks as APC wants Atiku arrested for alleged felony
ABUJA—The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has called for the arrest of former Vice President and presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of committing felony by behaving like an alternate president.
We’ll adopt Rwanda model for Abuja Technology Village ― DG, NITDA
Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami says he would adopt Rwanda model to translate the dream of Abuja Technology Village into reality. He said the project would be realised by inviting investors to come and build offices and IT hubs in the village.
Buhari and challenge of revitalising the economy
DESPITE the persistent claims of a divided country tottering on the brink and whose only balm of restoration lay in political restructuring and other similar geopolitical reconfiguration, the future to the actual healing of the simmering cracks are in economic revitalisation.
Carxie @ one. laments unfair competition in ride hailing business
CarXie Mobile App Ambassadors, Kannywood superstars Nuhu Alihu, Maryamm Booth and Uzee Usman caused a traffic jam, for hours, at the Elf B/Stop axis of Lekki, at the weekend, as fans thronged to behold their favourite stars, touch or take selfies with them.
China has gone far ― which way Nigeria?
I WAS privileged to be in the entourage of Chief Leemon Ikpea, Chairman Lee Group of companies, a man who is very passionate about indigenous engineering technology and his amiable wife, Mrs. Justina Ikpea, Managing Director, Trebet A1 Nigeria Limited, producers of Trebet table water. The trip to China was in respect of a new production line for Trebet water. The business part of the trip was a huge success; it was a great experience and eye opener, especially in the areas of international business negotiation and diplomacy; but that is not the focus of this piece.
MTN inches close to Fintech dreams with CBN’s Super Agent License
MTN Nigeria says its dreams of transforming the Nigerian Financial technology, FinTech ecosystem is almost at the doorsteps as its subsidiary, Yello Digital Financial Services Limited (“YDFS”) has been granted a full Super Agent Licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Anchor University students develop library solution app
In a bid to find solution to library issues faced by the students of a private university owned by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Anchor University, the students of the institution mentored by a US-based Information Technology Training Organisation, New Horizons, have developed a high-end customized application, Library Management Solution to solve the challenges.
Monarch recognises kidnapper at eatery after paying N.6m ransom
One of the suspects that allegedly kidnapped the village head of Hunki, in Awe Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Alhaji Umaru Jibrin, has been arrested by the Police.
School Of Life’s 6 Weeks Online Course, ‘The Super Successful Career Professional’ begins registration
The School of Life spearheaded by Motola Oyebanjo has begun its registration for the 6-week online course tagged ‘The Super Successful Career Professional’.
Imo slap saga: No sane woman’ll protest against Ihedioha — Ihedioha group
Following the alleged slapping of Okorocha’s daughter by a member of the committee for retrieval of government properties in Imo State, it was revealed that the supporters of the governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, and that of Senator Rochas Okorocha, are gearing up for protests and counter-protests in the streets of Owerri metropolis.
Averting Islamic proxy war in Nigeria
WE are at a very decisive cross-road with regard to the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, or the Shi’ites’ strident demands for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
Ekiti Pension Commission inaugurates 150 Desk Officers for MDAs
THE Ekiti Pension Commission, EPC, has inaugurated 150 Desk Officers from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs as well as higher institutions in the state.
