…collaborates with National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) A Nigerian top real estate company, Domak Group has launched a special shelter scheme exclusively meant for the youths and Students in Nigeria. The programme with tag; “Nigerian Students/Youths Land and Housing Investment Scheme” that was unveiled to the public on April 27, 2021 in Abuja, the […]

By Kofoworola Agboola For some time now, I have been touring the Nigerian fashion industry, working with the biggest brands to see through their eyes what it really takes to run a fashion brand. Prior to this time, I ran a fashion house and ran it long enough for me know that I could get […]

The Lagos Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide, has called for the continuous support of stakeholders in the transport sector to stop the perennial Apapa gridlock

By Prisca Sam-Duru A diaspora NGO, under the aegis, Transforming Uplifting and Reforming Nigeria (TURN), which is committed to the socio-economic well-being of Nigeria, has expressed concern about the indebtedness of the country to the People’s Republic of China, condemning the reported enslaving terms of   conditions which Nigeria agreed to in order to secure the […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru At an event held at the Radisson Hotel Ikeja, Lagos, Good Knight Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the annual World Malaria Day. The gathering was designed to sensitize, educate, and lend a voice to the global drive to end malaria, with emphasis on employing proactive measures for best […]

By Ndahi Marama, with agency reports The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, yesterday admitted defeat of the Army on several battle fronts by Boko Haram in recent times. Recall that a few days ago, suspected members of Boko Haram dislodged a military base at Kamuya village in Biu Local Government Area […]

…Advises Nigeria, others battling security challenges to deal with root causes of insecurity United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has described the security challenges facing Nigeria as extraordinary. He stated this during a virtual roundtable with Kenyan and Nigerian journalists. On how the US could assist Nigeria to tackle the security challenges posed by […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Johnbosco Agbakwuru Organised Labour and former governor of Edo State and Chairman of All Progressive Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday blamed the massive closure of factories, retrenchment of workers and non-payment of salaries as a major cause of the growing insecurity and hopelessness across the country. Former Senate President, Senator […]

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service to, within 72 hours, issue passports to Nigerians who had fulfilled all the requirements. This was sequel to the unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Ugonna Ozurigbo  at plenary, on Wednesday. Moving the motion earlier, Ozurigbo said that thousands of Nigerians that paid for […]

…Members express worry over N6.3trn pensions funds By Adesina Wahab The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N15 billion as Revitalisation Fund for polytechnics in the country in its bid to get members of the Academic Staff  Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, who have been on strike since April 6, this year to go back […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Four students of Capro Secondary Mission School located at Gana Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State were abducted in the early hours of yesterday. This came as Zamfara State government on Wednesday, asked residents to defend themselves against bandit attacks but with a proviso not to break the […]

Hand over 183 cows, weapons to Police As Makinde tasks Man’O War to complement govt’s efforts By Ola Ajayi & Deola Badru OPERATIVES of Oyo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, members of Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, yesterday, arrested six suspected kidnappers, who mounted illegal roadblocks in Oke […]

Following worsened security situation across the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to integrate Lt. Gen T.Y Buratai (rtd) and other immediate past service chiefs into the nation’s security architecture. According to the Patriotic Front of Nigeria (PFN), Buratai and other former military heads “still have a lot to offer the country in this […]

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank  of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, removed the Boards of Directors of First Bank of Nigeria Limited and the FBN Holdings Plc. The apex bank also reappointed 14 out of the 21 directors affected by the sack into the new board of the two institutions. […]

Unilever Nigeria Plc has recorded turnover of N19.4 billion in its unaudited interim report for the quarter ended 31st March 2021, (Q1’21) , representing a growth of 46 per cent from N13.3 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2020, Q1’20.