Kwara APC Governorship Race: Aspirant steps down, cites party unity and consensus
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin There was a notable political development in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Prince Haliru Dantsoho Mahmud, announced his withdrawal from the race shortly after declaring his intention to contest, expressing support for fellow aspirant Ambassador Yahaya Seriki Gambari. Mahmud, who hails from Kwara […]
Banklink Africa injects additional capital into DEAP Capital
As transition to CMFC underway By Peter Egwuatu The transition of DEAP Capital Management & Trust (DEAPCAP) Plc into Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) Plc has received a major boost, following an additional N2 billion capital injection by the company’s new core investor, Banklink Africa Private Equities Limited. The latest funding brings total capital injected […]
Rising diesel prices cripple fishing sector
Members of the Nigerian Trawlers Owners Association, NITOA, have said more than 80 per cent of their vessels were currently grounded due to the sharp rise in diesel prices.
UniAbuja graduates 12,624, awards First Class to 48, offers jobs to top students
The University of Abuja, now officially renamed Yakubu Gowon University, is set to graduate 12,624 students, with 48 bagging First Class honours, as it unveils sweeping reforms and incentives aimed at boosting academic excellence.
CPPE disagrees with World Bank over fuel, food imports
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has disagreed with the World Bank over its proposed policy advocating increased importation of petroleum products and food into the country.
Customs to deploy AI-powered scanners at sea ports
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Powered at container-clearing points in the nation’s seaports.
Stop smearing late Akeredolu’s legacy, Ex aide tells Aiyedatiwa’s adviser
Richard Olatunde, former Chief Press Secretary to late Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has faulted Gani Mohammed, Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Special Duties and Strategy, over comments on pensioner welfare he described as “deliberate” misrepresentation.
Oba Adeoye set to become 18th Oluoke of Okeigbo
The Oluoke of Okeigbo Coronation Committee has announced a week-long series of events for the official installation and coronation of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Akintoye Felix Adeoye, Adegbitel II, as the 18th Oluoke of Okeigbo and paramount ruler of the Okeigbo Kingdom
Nigeria’s UN envoy, Jimoh Ibrahim set to deliver Harvard university keynote on Nation’s future
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, will deliver a keynote address at Harvard University,barely days after assuming office at the UN Headquarters in New York. Ibrahim, who resumed last Friday as Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, received the invitation from Harvard, his alma mater. In accepting the invitation, Ambassador […]
RPIND condemns call to retain pipeline surveillance in hands of few elites, advocates inclusion
The Riverine Peace Initiative in the Niger Delta (RPIND) has condemned calls by certain stakeholders from the Itshekiri group to retain pipeline surveillance contracts in the hands of a few elites in the region. The group made its position known in a press statement signed by its President, Comrade Mulade Toluwa, and National Coordinator, Chief […]
Sultan of Sokoto debunks AI image on Benue crisis
The media team of the Sultan of Sokoto, yesterday, debunked a misleading post circulating on social media platforms linking the Sultan to the crisis in Benue State.
