African leaders seek further synergy with China for shared prosperity
Senegalese President, Macky Sall, has called on African leaders to work more closely with China in order to achieve shared prosperity for the well-being of the African and Chinese peoples. Sall made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which kicked off on Monday […]
NGX opens week with N20bn loss
Trading in the domestic equities market started the week on Monday with negative sentiments following sell pressure in Presco and 20 other stocks. Speficially, the market capitalisation which opened at N22.598 trillion lost N20 billion or 0.09 per cent to close at N22.578 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index lost 37.31 points or 0.09 per cent […]
Introducing First Coal city Connect South East Social Media Week
Theme: “Telling our own stories in our own way” Social MediaLets get a clear understanding of social media. Going by simple terms, Social media can be seen as a vital tool for networking and sharing idea’s, and the present age we live in currently seems to be driven by this social micro networking and micro […]
Sujimoto lauds Samad, Chairman of BUA, describes him as MKO of the 21st century, in reaction to N2.5bn grant to Ogun state
In an exceptional expression of admiration, Sijibomi Ogundele managing director of Sujimoto Group has praised the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu for his many laudable social investment projects and strategic support extended to people, institutions, and governments. Ogundele noted that just like MKO Abiola, Abdulsamad reminds us that the most important part of humanity […]
Lagos to commence operation ”no vehicle inspection, no road worthiness certificates” in 2022
By Bose Adelaja The Lagos State government, has said beginning from January 1, 2022, motorists in the state will have to bring their vehicles for physical inspection before obtaining road worthiness certificates. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, who spoke during a stakeholder’s meeting which took place at Vehicle Inspection Service VIS, headquarters in […]
Joint investigations in money lending industry begins – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says the joint regulatory and enforcement committee to probe rights violation in money lending industry has begun its investigations. The Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr Babatunde Irukera, made this known in an interview with Newsmen in Abuja on Monday. READ ALSO:Report ranks Nigeria low in […]
COVID-19: Canada confirms 3 cases of Omicron variant
The Canadian Province’s Health Minister, Christian Dubé, on Monday confirmed first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Quebec, bringing the total to three in the country. Dubé told reporters at a briefing that 115 travellers coming from countries impacted by the new variant, primarily South Africa, were called and asked to take a new PCR […]
Plea Bargain: Court jails school leaver 7 years for housebreaking
A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square on Monday sentenced a 26-year-old man, Solomon Oweicho, to seven years’ imprisonment for housebreaking. Justice Yetunde Adesanya convicted and sentenced Onweicho, a Secondary School Certificate holder, following his guilty plea to a count charge of housebreaking. Onweicho admitted guilt under a plea bargain agreement. Adesanya found […]
Sexual Gender-Based Violence: FG to train investigators, prosecutors – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, says it is imperative to train investigators and prosecutors who handle Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases. Malami said this at the `First Moot Court Trial’ organised by the Ministry, FCT High Court in collaboration with the EU through the Rule of Law […]
Unilever, Lafarge donate 80-bed Isolation Centre in Ogun State
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has restated his administration’s support for private businesses operating within the state in a bid to improve and encourage more public-private partnerships in critical areas of development.
Making Ateke Tom King has brought peace to Okrika – Wike
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike says the making of Ex-Militant Leader, Ateke Tom as King over Ochiri Kingdom under Wike’s administration has strengthened peace in that domain and Okrika Local Government Area at large in Rivers state. Wike noted this Saturday at Okochiri during fourth coronation anniversary of King Ateke Michael […]
