By Harris Emanuel, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), has stated that nine political parties would contest the October 31 local government polls in the state. Its Chairman, Elder Aniedi-Abasi Ikoiwak, gave the confirmation at a training of trainers on polling and counting procedures by AKISIEC staff in Uyo. According to him, the […]

Nigeria is currently one of Africa’s main destinations for Financial Technology, and to say that FINTECH is booming in the country would only be stating the obvious. With almost a billion-dollar investment made between 2017 and 2018 alone, it is clear that a revolution is currently onstream in Nigeria’s FINTECH industry, one that is too […]

By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri Serving Senators and members Houses of Representatives from different parts of Borno State have paid an empathy and solidarity visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday in Maiduguri. Kashim Shettima, immediate past Governor now senator for Borno Senator led the delegation from Abuja to show support to the governor. […]

By David Royal Nigerians have reacted to the statement by Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, on Monday that it discovered N2.67 billion meant for the school feeding programme in private accounts. ICPC had through its Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, disclosed that the commission unravelled N2.67 billion in personal accounts, being payment […]

An environmentalist, Mr Gafar Odubote, has said that the attainment of a circular economy in the country is feasible if the right measures are put in place. NAN reports that a circular economy is an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and ensuring the continual use of resources. A circular economy ensures resources are maintained […]

  By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Government (FG), has declared Thursday, October 1, as a public holiday in commemoration of the nation’s 60th Independence Anniversary Celebration. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government (FG), congratulated all Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s Diamond […]

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, as public holiday in commemoration of the nation’s 60th Independence Anniversary Celebration. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s Diamond Jubilee and assured them of […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong A Plateau State High Court has dismissed the application of Dr. Obadiah Mailafia who sought to stop the Nigeria Police Force through the Force Criminal Investigations Department from investigating him in a matter which is also being investigated by the Department of State Security, DSS. Ruling on the application on Tuesday, Justice […]

Passenger coach services are now available in all of China’s eligible townships and administrative villages as of August this year, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) said on Tuesday. “By the end of 2019, China’s rural areas had 4.2 million km of highways, with all eligible townships and administrative villages having access to tarmac and cement […]

No fewer than 235 golfers are expected to participate in a two-day Captain and Lady Captain day inaugural tournament at the Ibadan Golf Club (IGC), to celebrate newly-elected Captain, Ola Ibironke and Lady Captain, Mary Okunola scheduled for October 2-3 at the club’s premises. Secretary of the tournament’s Local Organising Committee, Tunde Akande said about […]

Dr Tunde Arosanyin, a farmer, has identified insecurity, farmers/herdsmen clashes, poor mechanisation and unstable government policies as factors responsible for the high cost of food items. Arosanyin, a former Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kogi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that other variables included poor credit […]

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has accused a former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko of seeking a third term through the backdoor by supporting the candidacy of Agboola Ajayi, incumbent deputy governor and governorship candidate of his Zenith Labour Party ZLP. APC in a statement by its Deputy National […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it had launched a new project to explore the moon and would land an unmanned spacecraft on it in 2024. Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum wrote on Twitter on Tuesday that the Emirati-made explorer would be named “Rashid” after his late father, […]

All is now set for the premiere and release of a video from the stable of Ibadan-based broadcaster and actor, Dr Bayo Faleke, popularly known as Bayo ooo. The video, titled: “Epistle to ‘Baba Mai Gaskiya’ is scheduled to be premiered online @TvAfrikana, Kaakaki Radio, Facebook and YouTube channel on Wednesday, 30th September, while it […]

There are a few organisations driving sustainability across Africa, one of which is Access Bank Plc, a financial institution reputable for its ‘more than banking’ promise. Since commencing operations, the Bank has always put a premium on creating an environment where its employees, customers, partners and the communities they operate in can thrive. As part […]