APC kicks as Atiku says only S-Court can end his fight with Tinubu
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said only the outcome of the Supreme Court case against President Bola Tinubu will end his political feud with the President.
Lack of rigour in governance, By Adekunle Adekoya
My take is that Organised Labour joined the Federal Government in its myopic approach to the entire issue. How many people, relative to the entire population, does the Federal Government employ?
I’ll change face of entertainment to support Oborevwori’s MORE agenda – Pemu
The Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on entertainment, Ambassador Prayer Pemu has stated that, he will change the entertainment sector in the state to support Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE agenda.
Agbogun, Ogun community cries out over exorbitant electricity bill, others
Agbogun Community Development Association in Edu, Ogun state, is protesting Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc, EKEDC’s exorbitant estimated bills and refusal to provide pre-paid meters. The Community, led by its chairman, Chief Anifowose Ayodele, is protesting EKEDC’s continued estimated bill system because even with the ‘Bulk Meter’ that was installed, they are saying “it is […]
‘We’re tired of politics of poor governance’
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – In a stirring call to action, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, a former vice president of the World Bank and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), urged Africans to rise up against the persisting issue of poor leadership in their respective countries. Delivering a powerful speech during the […]
Niger govt partners with Kent University, to set up study centre in Minna
… set to explore business opportunities with Nigeria-USA Chamber of commerce By Gift ChapiOdekina The Niger State Government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Kent State University in Ohio, United States. The agreement encompasses various areas of cooperation, such as student and lecturer exchange programs, scholarships, vocational and executive education, and institutional capacity […]
Customs brokers protest alleged 200% increase in duty
CUSTOMS brokers under the aegis of the Association Concerned Freight Forwarders, ACFF, yesterday, commenced moves against the recent increment in the payment of import duties, a development they said would further trigger inflation in the economy.
Uzodimma’s 4,000 foreign jobs: The efficacy of the unthinkable
If he could do so much as a private citizen, how much more can he do as a governor with the enormous goodwill available to him
Why we want to create a national social register — NGO
Hope for the Needy and Skills Empowerment Foundation, in partnership with Morubu Grassroots Foundation, has commenced plans to create a national social register, urging Nigerians to make themselves available for the exercise.
Bridge Academies celebrates World Teachers’ Day across 46 schools in Lagos, Osun
Bridge International Academies, a leading education organisation dedicated to providing quality education to underserved communities, has joined the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day. “As we commemorate this special day, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the remarkable teachers/educators who continue to inspire and shape the future of our nation. “World Teachers’ Day serves […]
Subsidise childhood cancer treatment, CLWCF charges FG
The Children Living With Cancer Foundation (CLWCF) has urged the Federal Government to urgently subsidise treatment for Nigerian children affected by childhood cancer, a leading cause of death for children under 14 in Lagos, following its annual “2023 Walkathon” to end Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
DJ Venum performs at ‘Jameson Distillery on Tour’ tonight
By Ayo Onikoyi Bogobori House, Roma Lagos and Mainland Block Party resident Disc Jockey, Aletor Jordan Obehi popularly known as DJ Venum is bringing down the roof tonight as he performs at “Jameson Distillery On Tour” tonight, Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Fidelity Bank Ground, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, packaged by Jameson […]
Independence: Students, teachers preach patriotism, unity among Nigerians
By Adesina Wahab As the country marked her 63rd independence anniversary, students and teachers of MD School, Lagos have counselled the citizens to cultivate the spirit of patriotism and foster unity among themselves for the country to take its pride of place among others nations.They stated this while observing their National/Patriotism Day during which they […]
Stakeholders advocate embedded model, tech adoption to drive insurance
Industry experts and leaders have highlighted the critical role of collaboration, technology adoption, and embedding insurance within various sectors in driving insurance penetration in Nigeria.
FG’s Sukuk Bond funding to hit N1trn with fresh N150bn
There are indications that total amount raised by the Federal Government, FG, will soon hit N1 trillion mark as the Debt Management Office, DMO, indicates that a fresh N150 billion offer is underway for a successful subscription.
NDIC disburses N1bn to depositors of failed PMBs, MfBs
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, said it has disbursed about N1.084 billion to 29,573 depositors of over 179 Microfinance Banks (MfBs), and four Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) whose licenses were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as at 22nd September 2023.
