NIGERIANS are grateful that the G7 group of nations, an inter-governmental organisation made up of the world’s largest developed economies – France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada – has appropriated $382 million (N180 billion) to combat the worsening food crisis and famine in Boko Haram-ravaged North-East Nigeria. The project, tagged […]

By Femi Bolaji Following his transfer from teaching to Admin cadre, Taraba state chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Peter Vau, says his position as leader of the Teachers subsists. Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, Yakubu Agbaizo, established in a letter that Vau is now an Assistant Director. The letter in part reads: […]

The major scares most people experience when contemplating taking loans in Nigerian banks today are; the collateral involved, the excess documents requirements, overbearing interest rates and the series of obligations and processes it takes to eventually seal the loan. Whew! Tiresome right? Well, Wema Bank is offering instant loans without any collateral, minimal documentation, very […]

Organizers of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), recently celebrated a renowned socialite, businesswoman and philanthropist – Dr. (Mrs.) Toyin Kolade on her birthday.

Announcing the partnership in Lekki, Lagos, Ugo Udezue, the CEO of AFA Sports said, “This is a golden opportunity and a golden moment not just for AFA Sports but also the Nigerian contingent.”

By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja In a bid to promote and maintain standard agricultural products, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Agricultural Produce Sellers Association of Nigeria, APSAN. Speaking during the signing of the MoU in Abuja yesterday, the Director-General of the SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, described the […]

The Former Governor of Imo State and the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha, yesterday dismissed the report that he has joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Last week, the office of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, released a comprehensive second-year report providing an account of his stewardship and progress recorded on his declared legislative agenda.

Nigeria’s largest shared mobility platform, Plentywaka, has partnered with automotive financing solution, Autochek Africa to facilitate vehicle inspection, financing and maintenance for its teeming number of vehicle partners.

By Victoria Ojeme Turkey is marking the fifth anniversary of the deadly coup attempt of July 15, 2016, with a series of commemoration events honoring those who lost their lives fighting putschists. The government will hold series of events all across Turkey on “July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.” As part of the ceremonies, President Recep […]

By Niyi Adeoye There was excitement among Nigeria’s maritime stakeholders following the berthing of an international vessel christened ‘PACIFIC RUBY’ at the SHI-MCI yard invested in Lagos by Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN) Limited. The resumption of operations at the SHI-MCI yard has given a boost to the efforts of the global shipbuilding giant to […]

As part of its commitment to bringing value to our partners and enriching the lives of Nigerians, Sterling Alternative Finance has partnered with Bridgeways Global Projects Limited and Coalition of Associations in Computer Village (CACOVI) in the development of the Lagos ICT Business Park in Katangowa.

A 35-year-old petrol attendant, Chinonso Elijah, on Wednesday appeared before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun for alleged N550,000 fraud. Elijah, whose address was not stated, is facing a charge of fraud. The prosecutor, Insp. Sunday Osanyintuyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence in June 2021, at Metro Filling Station, Ede Road, […]

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says Nigeria imported a total volume of 20.60 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as Petrol, in 2019

…as hospital goes to another court to secure cost By Ike Uchechukwu The ongoing trial by justice Angela Obi of the Cross River State High Court between the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Management, UCTH Board, and a contractor Chief James Obi Achara has gone before another court. They are before Justice Elias Abua seeking […]