The Dangote Industries Limited has been commended for sponsoring the 45th edition of the Kano International Trade Fair, which opened at the weekend.Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and the President of the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA) Alhaji Garba Imam described the company’s contribution to the Nigerian economy as enormous.While...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday disclosed that more than N2.7trn has been raised in the capital market by banks and other companies.The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, stated this at 2024 Journalists Academy in Abuja, with the theme: “Fintech: Leveraging Technology to Drive Capital Market Participation.”According to him, the figure, which...
A 40-foot container collapsed onto a Toyota Camry with registration number LSR 293 HJ at Mile 2, Lagos, enroute to Apapa on Monday, leaving the vehicle severely damaged.The driver was miraculously rescued alive through the swift response of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Lagos State...
-As Speaker gives c’ttee 1 month to report back The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday debated the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N3.005 trillion presented to the lawmakers by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Thursday.Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the plenary, committed the bill to a joint Committee on Appropriation and Finance for review...
As part of moves aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission.This development is part of Governor Okpebholo’s ongoing reforms designed to streamline government operations, ensure efficiency, and improve the overall performance of all public sector...
.Swears in new appointees Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace in the Heartbeat of the Nation.Governor Okpebholo said under his watch, criminals will not be allowed to get away with murder or disrupt the relative peace in the State.This was contained...
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.46% year-on-year in real terms during the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).This marks an increase from the 2.54% growth recorded in the corresponding period of 2023 and an improvement from the 3.19% growth observed in the second...
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, urged Nigerians to continue living in unity and harmony, stressing that only sustainable peace could guarantee meaningful development across the nation.Governor Oborevwori made the call when he received on a courtesy call, the internationally- renowned Jewish Christian Gospel Preacher, Rabbi Kirt Schneider at Government House, Asaba.While highlighting...
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have alerted of an alleged plot by some PDP Governors and National Working Committee, NWC of the party to retain the acting national chairman Umar Damagun in office till 2027 for selfish motive and to weaken the party.The group made the allegations on Sunday evening during a live...
According to reports, Chelsea has hired Seyi Olofinjana, a former Nigerian international and Hull City player, to oversee talent on the African continent. A recruitment team from Africa was established by Chelsea.Olofinjana was brought on board to oversee operations.has a great deal of experience on the continent. The club would benefit greatly from the identification...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, urged Nigerians to embrace the discipline, integrity and service ethos of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing them as pillars of enduring nation-building. Tinubu spoke at the launch of the book, “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” held at the State House, Abuja. “The measure of a leader...
The Nigeria Police Force will resume enforcement of tinted glass permits from Jan. 2, 2026, pending final determination of the matter currently before the court. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. “The decision follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday conferred a chieftaincy title on the President of Ghana, John Mahama. Mahama was installed as “Atayeto of Oodua of the Source” by Oba Adeyeye in a colourful ceremony as part of the activities marking his 10th coronation anniversary in Ile‑Ife. In his remarks, the Ooni said...
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops For 8th Consecutive Month To 14% In November .Surpasses Tinubu’s 15% Target. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate decreased to 14.45 percent in November 2025. The NBS announced the decrease in its consumer price index (CPI) report on Monday, marking the eighth consecutive drop in 2025...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has announced that the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will deliver the Pre-Convocation Lecture of the ABU’s 45th Convocation Ceremony. A statement issued on Monday in Zaria by Malam Auwalu Umar, Director of the Public Affairs Directorate of the university said the former Minister of...
