Winners emerged in Cadbury Nigeria Season 3 Bournvita Bourn Factor Competition
By Moses Nosike Cadbury Nigeria Plc (a subsidiary of Mondel–z International), and producers of the iconic and much loved Bournvita cocoa beverage drink, has unveiled the top three winners in the third edition of its Bournvita Bourn Factor School Talent Competition. Winners in the competition, which witnessed schools’ participation from all over the country, were […]
Atedo Peterside lauds Buhari on new Electoral Act
Atedo Peterside, the President and Founder of Anap Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to promoting good governance, has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Electoral Amendment Act of 2021. The accolade by the erudite entrepreneur and investment banker came on the heels of his enlightenment campaign on youths’ participation in the country’s electoral process, […]
CBN unveils plans to raise $200 billion for Non-oil Exporters
The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled plans where exporters can benefit N65 for every dollar of Non-Oil export proceed sold from its RT200 FX Programme which aims to raise $200 billion in Foreign Exchange (FX) earnings from Non-Oil Proceeds over the next 3-5years.
Federal High Court freezes Katsina LG’s joint account
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the freezing of the Katsina State Local Government Joint Account as a result of the failure of the state government to abide by the directive of an earlier court ruling, ordering payment of the entitlements of the dissolved local government chairmen and councillors in the state in 2015.
10 key provisions of the new Electoral Act
By Clifford Ndujihe President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the amended Electoral Bill today, Friday, February 25. Below are the 10 key provisions of the new Electoral Act: 1. Clause 29(1) stipulates that parties must conduct primaries and submit their list of candidates at least 180 days before the general elections. 2. Clause 65 states […]
Biden nominates first black woman for U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. President Joe Biden has nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court on Friday, according to the White House.
Breaking: FG raises concern over refusal of Nigerians into Poland
The Federal Government, has expressed concern over Poland‘s refusal to allow Nigerians fleeing Ukraine into the country.
CBN unveils N65/$ rebate for Non Oil Exporters
Exporters will now enjoy a rebate of N65 for every dollar of Non-Oil export proceed sold to third parties through the official foreign exchange market also known as the Investors and Exporter (I&E) window of the foreign exchange market.
Pure water producers announce price increase in Ekiti
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) says it has increased the price of a bag of sachet water from N150 to N200 with immediate effect due to rising production costs. The Oye-Ekiti and Ikole-Ekiti Zonal Chairman of the association, Mr Tale Oguntoyinbo, announced this in a statement in Oye -Ekiti on Friday. Oguntoyinbo said […]
Catholic priest sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sex abuse
A German Catholic priest was sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Cologne court for sexually abusing children.
Tite to step down as Brazil coach after Qatar 2022
Brazil coach Tite will give up his position after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. The 60-year-old said on Friday: “I will not lie —- I’m just staying to the end of the World Cup.” Tite however hopes to end his career on the highest note possible. “I don’t just want to […]
