A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, has convicted and sentenced two men, Abbah Yahaya and Abbah Abdullahi, to a total of seven years for trafficking 104 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, popularly called Marijuana. The two convicts had pleaded guilty to the charges of conspiracy and trafficking the said prohibited weed, when they were arraigned […]

•Set to expand operation in Middle East By Emeka Anaeto The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has kick-started moves to expand its operations in the Middle East with plan ongoing to open a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, the region’s largest economy. This move which is expected to happen within the next year will mark the […]

*Lagos govt hails initiative  ISN Medical has launched its Future Scientist Programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at empowering secondary school students to make informed career choices.  The programme’s maiden edition hosted six Lagos-based schools, introducing students to medical diagnostic solutions and career opportunities in healthcare. The schools include: Gbaja Girls, Lagos City Senior […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Non-Governmental Organization, Africa for Africa Initiative, has urged youths in the country to desist from mass migration abroad,otherwise known as Japa syndrome, for greener pastures, stressing that there are abundant opportunities awaiting to be tapped in Nigeria for self and national development. The NGO, whose founder is the popular preacher, Pastor […]

Letlo, formerly known as AbujaHouse, has officially launched, bringing a revolutionary platform to Africa’s hospitality industry

By Nnamdi Ojiego AwaLife Naija, Nigerian-owned startup, has said it is revolutionising lottery business in Nigeria with “First-Ever Ethical and Considerate Model lottery platform, AwaLife App.” Recall the company was responsible for organizing Nigeria’s first celebrity boxing match between the Zazu crooner, Portable and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, on December 26, 2023. According to the […]

In the heart of Abuja, Nigeria, The Serene Haven stands as a leading light in the battle against mental health challenges and drug addiction. Dedicated to providing a comprehensive, supportive environment, this premier rehab center in Abuja offers a range of services designed to support individuals through their recovery journey. At The Serene Haven, the […]

In line with its overarching transformative Extrapreneurship model, the Sahara Group Foundation, the social impact vehicle of energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, has officially flagged off its Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiative aimed at giving wings to the aspirations of African entrepreneurs.

Efforts to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to a Federal University of Technology gained momentum yesterday as the bill passed its second reading in the Senate.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that the 18-storey multipurpose building, called ‘Ibom Towers’, in Lagos, by Akwa Ibom State, represents not only physical growth but a symbol of inter-state collaboration and shared prosperity that would boost revenues of the two states.

Ogun State chapter of Labour Party, LP, yesterday, called on the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, to allow the people’s votes count, during the forthcoming council elections, scheduled to take place on November 16, in all the 20 local government areas in the State.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Foreign Currency Voluntary Disclosure, Depositing, Repatriation, and Investment Scheme, known as the Disclosure Scheme, under Executive Order No. 15 of 2023 titled “Disclosure, Depositing, Repatriation, and Investment of Eligible Foreign Exchange Assets and Related Matters Order, 2023,” along with the Foreign Currency Disclosure, Deposit, Repatriation, and Investment Scheme Guidelines, 2024.

The Joint Health Sector (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA) said it would suspend its seven-day warning strike effective from midnight Oct. 31 in the spirit of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and in the general public interest. Mr Kabiru Minjibir, National Chairman of JOHESU said this in a communiqué jointly signed by […]

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has disclosed that the teams leading the search of the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registration 5N BQG, that crashed in Port Harcourt last week have located the chopper’s wreckage.

The Police in Abuja have revealed that approximately N9 billion was raised by unnamed groups and individuals to incite mayhem and chaos during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria.