Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries — NNPC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms for the restart, operation and expansion of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries. In a statement on Monday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odey, said the agreement was signed with Sanjiang […]
Pastor Bolaji Idowu trends as sermon comparing football, faith goes viral
A sermon by Nigerian pastor, Bolaji Idowu, popularly known as Pastor B, has sparked widespread reactions online after a clip from one of his teachings went viral on social media.
Ikorodu Golden Lions Club brings potable water to Itunpate community in Ikorodu
By Esther Onyegbula Residents of Itunpate area, opposite Eluku House in Ikorodu, Lagos, have received a major boost in access to clean water following the commissioning of a borehole project by Ikorodu Golden Lions Club, District 404A3 Nigeria. The project, unveiled by the District Governor, Lion Mary Onu, alongside the President Ikorodu Golden Lions Club, […]
Boulos family, SCOA Nigeria threaten lawsuit over viral coastal road fraud allegations
The Boulos family and SCOA Nigeria Plc have threatened legal action over viral social media videos alleging their involvement in financial impropriety linked to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project.
N-Delta group queries CDP over alleged 5% divestment, seeks shareholder clarification
By Dapo Akinrefon A civil society organisation, the Niger Delta Transparency Forum, has raised concerns over an alleged 5 per cent divestment in Nigeria involving Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), questioning whether shareholders of the institution are fully informed about the development. The group, in a statement by its Secretary-General, Ebikade Moses, called on the […]
Emeka, Okoye seek constituents’ support for National Assembly bids
Former Minister of Transportation, Prince John Okechukwu Emeka, and the Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Pius Okoye, have separately called on constituents to support their bids for seats in the National Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries.
World Bank to build N300m livestock feed laboratory at MOUAU
A major boost to Nigeria’s livestock sector is underway as the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has earmarked ₦300 million for the establishment of an Animal Feed Reference Laboratory at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State.
GMYT Fashion Academy attains fresh feat, inducts 21 new entrepreneurs
A Lagos based Fashion Academy has inducted 21 new graduands on entrepreneurs, Fashion Designing and capacity building.
Double win for NiMet as FG approves new salary structure, condition of service
The federal government has approved a new salary structure and an updated, enhanced Condition of Service for workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The approvals are contained in a letter, with reference No. 58957/S.2/T1/40, written by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and addressed to the Chairman, National […]
Idris Bello of Emiralty Africa set to convene SCAR2SHINE Conference in Lagos
Lagos is about to witness a high-octane convergence of grit and greatness as Emiralty Africa prepares to host its flagship summit, Emiralty Connect 1.0, at the prestigious Radisson Blu, Ikeja.
Rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa prompt calls for Urgent govt action – ADSC Boss Oluwafemi
Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, KJW, International Development Consultant, Reputation Architecture Specialist, and President of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC) has advised that there’s urgent need for government and continental action to quickly curb rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa. Oluwafemi gave this advice on Monday stating that:”There has been a growing wave of concern […]
