Bracing for the floods
THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has been very proactive, from the beginning of this year, putting Nigerians on the alert about the heavy flooding we can expect throughout the rainy season which we are already experiencing. The most recent was the alert it issued for August 24 to 26, 2021 concerning flooding that was expected to […]
World leaders converge for AWIEF confab
The speakers consisting of African and global business leaders, policymakers, and development partners will dialogue on the opportunities that have been created by the pandemic, the challenges to be encountered, and how best to reposition the continent on a stronger footing for sustainable development and transformation
2020: NNPC revenue falls by 19.76% to N3.718trn
Despite declaring a profit in its operations for the 2020 financial year, published audited financial statement of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has shown that its revenue fell by 19.76 percent in 2020 to N3.718 trillion from N4.634 trillion declared in 2019.
Demolition: lkorodu traders appeal for alternative, affordable shops
Traders whose shops were demolished at the Ikorodu roundabout have appealed to the Lagos State Government to provide affordable shops for them to engage in their daily business activities. They made the appeal through the Iyaloja of Ikorodu, Alhaja Taofikat Allynson, after the demolition exercise on Wednesday, in Ikorodu, Lagos. NAN reports that the Lagos […]
Nollywood produces 635 movies in Q2, 2021-NBS
The number of movies produced by Nollywood in the second quarter of 2021 jumped to 635 from 416 in the first quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says. NBS published the figure on Wednesday in its “Nollywood Movies Production Data for Quarter Two, 2021” on its website. According to the publication, the figure indicates […]
Reps member builds 3 schools, disburses 54 motorcycles, 66 arm wheel chairs to his constituents in Kebbi
A serving member of the federal house of representatives honourable Umar Abdullahi kamba (zimbo) Thursday stated that as part of his continuation of constituency projects has built 3 block of classrooms in Hodi primary school, another 3 block of classtooms in GGSS FANA and Mudi day secondary school with fence.
Adeboye extols wife’s virtue
THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor Foluke Adeboye, are marking their 54th wedding anniversary.
Aisha Buhari Cup gets new kickoff date
The maiden Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament (Aisha Buhari Cup) early scheduled to officially kick-off on Monday, September 13 will now commence effectively on Wednesday, September 15 till Tuesday, September 21, 2021. ALSO READ: Super Eagles arrive Cape Verde for 2022 World Cup qualifier The slight shift in kick-off date is necessitated by two […]
OML 40: Egbema youths suspend ultimatum to operators
Egbema Youths Council, EYC, has suspended the 14-day ultimatum issued to the operators of OML 40, NPDC/Elcrest Joint Venture Nig. Ltd, following the intervention of the Warri North Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Smart Asekutu.
CBN directs banks, PSPs to process bulk payments on platforms
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed banks and Payment Service Providers , PSPs, to commence processing of end-to-end bulk payments or transfers on their platforms and retain breakdown of the accounts that receive the credits in the custody of the sender’s bank. In a circular to the banks and the […]
Anambra guber: Udeze protests exclusion of Ikeotuonye as AA’s candidate
Tasks NASS on oversight function in activities of INEC By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE national leadership of Action Alliance, AA, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to recognize John Okechukwu Ikeotuonye as its governorship candidate in Anambra State. The party said its only recognized candidate for the forthcoming election was Ikeotuonye, warning against the […]
