NITDA prioritise stakeholders’ engagement in implementation of programmes, projects
Rising from power-packed brainstorming sessions at its annual retreat in Lagos, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has resolved to focus on prioritizing the needs of stakeholders in formulating policies, programmes and regulatory instruments that will further boost developmental regulation role for a sustainable Digital Economy. The management also emphasized a bottom-up approach as […]
Barcelona outclass Sevilla as Real continue perfect Liga start
By Efosa Taiwo Barcelona were impeccable on Saturday night as they thrashed Sevilla 3-0 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. Goals from Raphinha, Lewandowski and Eric Garcia were enough to see the Catalunya side pick all three points away from home. For a major part of the game, Xavi’s men enjoyed possession of the ball, taking […]
Army ‘ll not succumb to intimidation by IPOB — Nwachukwu
The Nigerian Army says it will not succumb to intimidation by the International Society for Civil Liberty and Rule of Law (INTERSOCIETY) in its effort to rubbish army’s image and reputation.
Int’l Friendly: Super Falcons lose 4-0 to USA
By Efosa Taiwo The Super Falcons have lost 4-0 to the United States of America in an international friendly on Saturday. The Nigeria women’s team were outplayed by the Americans with USA extending their superior record against Nigeria having met seven times and won all. They opened scoring in the 14th minute through Sophia Smith […]
APGA suspends Chikwe Udensi
By Steve Oko The All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Abia State, has announced the indefinite suspension of one of its governorship aspirants, Sir Chikwe Udensi. Udensi was suspended for anti-party activities according to a statement by the State Working Committee. The statement was jointly signed by the state Chairman, Rev. Augustine Ehiemere; Secretary, Ambassador Sunday […]
BBNaija S7: ‘Team Ayra’ wins Pepsi task
Big Brother Naija Season 7 housemates, Chomzy, Bryann and Deji, have emerged winners of the Pepsi task held on the show on Saturday. Biggie, the coordinator of the show, disclosed this upon completion of the task. All the 19 housemates were grouped into six teams – Davido, Burna, Ayra, Tiwa, Rema and Wizkid. Chomzy, Bryann […]
Earnings from VAT rise 19%, hit N1.19 trn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria generated N1.19 trillion from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the first half of the year (H1’22). This represents a 19 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise when compared to N1 trillion earned in H1’21. Data contained in the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) VAT report for the second quarter of the year, […]
2023: Peter Obi leading political revolution – LP Nat’l Woman leader
By Nnamdi Ojiego The National Woman Leader of the Labour Party, LP, Mrs. Dudu Manuga, has said that the ongoing political revolution and massive movements by young Nigerians have gone beyond individuals and political parties. Manuga spoke at a Meet and Greet interactive session with some leaders of women groups in Lagos, on Friday. According […]
‘PIA to boost investors’ confidence in Nigerian oil, gas industry’
By Moses Nosike Quest Oil & Engineering Services Limited, an indigenous energy provider has said that the recently passed Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) will engender trust and enhance investors’ confidence towards achieving a successful transitioning of the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. This assertion was made by the Head, Gas & Power for Quest Oil […]
Media practitioners most dehumanised in Nigeria – Gov Mohammed
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Saturday said journalists and other media practitioners were the most dehumanised people in Nigeria. Mohammed stated this in Bauchi while presenting two new Toyota Hiece buses to the Government House Press Crew and the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the state. According to […]
U.S. VP, Harris lauds Osinbajo’s leadership on climate change
Vice President Kamala Harris has commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for providing leadership on climate change. Osinbajo is in Washington, U.S. to seek global partnerships and support for the recently inaugurated Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said the duo met at the Ceremonial Office […]
