Southern Governors’ demand for 5% derivation in order – A’Ibom Gov

Southern Governors’ demand for 5% derivation in order – A’Ibom Gov

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says the five per cent on oil derivation demanded by Governors in the south is not too much, “considering the devastating effects on members of our communities”. The governor stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Minna on Saturday. “The current three per cent is too little, considering […]
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Otedola: Breathing business, breathing philanthropy

Otedola: Breathing business, breathing philanthropy

MR. Femi Otedola is our Personality of the Year 2019 because of his outstanding and strong commitment to not only business, but also philanthropy, thus touching lives in many positive ways. Born in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, Nigeria, on November 4, 1962, into the family of the late Sir Michael Otedola, Governor of Lagos State, Otedola noticed and exploited business opportunities in the downstream sector of Nigeria’s petroleum industry much earlier than his contemporaries.

Emefiele: The passionate, patriotic Central Banker

Emefiele: The passionate, patriotic Central Banker

WHEN Godwin Emefiele assumed office as the tenth indigenous Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in June 2014, he never equivocated about his desire to lead a Central Bank that spends its energies on building a resilient financial system that can serve the growth and development needs of the Nigeria economy. Coming to the table with almost three decades of banking experience, Emefiele unveiled a ten-point agenda, which spelt out his plan to make the CBN more people-focused.

Why I’m prioritising education in Borno — Gov Zulum

Why I’m prioritising education in Borno — Gov Zulum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, a professor of Agricultural Engineering, has taken the state by storm since assuming office just over two years ago, providing key infrastructure, resettling displaced persons and communities and opening and re-opening areas hitherto deserted as a result of the menace posed by terrorists.

SANWO-OLU: Standing in the gap

SANWO-OLU: Standing in the gap

IN a world disrupted and recreated by COVID-19 pandemic, two classes of people hold the key to normalcy: the citizen and the state. The latter represents political leadership in the forefront while the populace constitutes the former.

Tokyo 2020: Another disastrous outing awaits Nigeria – Primate Ayodele

Tokyo 2020: Another disastrous outing awaits Nigeria – Primate Ayodele

Acclaimed Prophet of God, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke-Afa, Isolo in Lagos, is one whose gift of clairvoyance has been near perfect. He speaks authoritatively and very often his predictions come to pass. One intriguing thing about this man is his ability to speak on almost every aspect of human engagements, covering […]

Edo Festivals and Awards hold in September

Edo Festivals and Awards hold in September

By Dirisu Yakubu The 10th edition of ‘Edo Festival and Awards’ is set to hold from September 17-19, 2021 in the United Kingdom. In a release by the national coordinator of the event in Nigeria, Roland Igbadume, preparations are on top gear to host the biggest Diaspora gathering of Edo sons and daughters. Igbadume, a […]