By Esther Agbo Nigeria has been designated as the host country for the headquarters of the African Energy Bank (AEB), a pivotal institution aimed at spearheading energy financing and development initiatives across Africa. The decision highlights Nigeria’s prominent role and…
By Rauf Oyewole The Ogun State housing scheme applicants who are mostly retired civil servants have rejected the government’s decision asking them to pay additional N3.5 million after allocation of the 2-bedroom bungalow at the Prince Court Estate, Kobape Abeokuta.…
By Adeyanju Esther A commercial bus driver, Elijah Shokoya was sentenced to 12 years in prison by Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos High Court in Ikeja on Thursday. This came after the court found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter…
…As Oborevwori vows credible LG polls Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Thursday, inaugurated the completed Okpanam-Ibusa Bypass in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Performing the inauguration, Governor Adeleke thanked his host, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, and other…
By Adeyanju Esther The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition valued at N270 million at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport. This was made public by Customs Comptroller General Bashir Adeniyi through a statement delivered…
By Dr. Salau Dee Elf (NUGA Publicity Liaison Officer 1993-2001) The Federation of African Universities Sports (FASI), the body that is in charge of Organisation of Sports competitions within Universities in Africa. Many sports stars have been discovered in various…
Emeka was on his way to visit his sister, Ada, who had just given birth to a beautiful baby girl. His heart swelled with pride and excitement as he made his way through the crowded streets, eager to meet his…
By Jeleel Olawale A non-governmental organisation, Kunle Ayoola Foundation, has provided a sum of N20million loan facility to empower petty traders in their businesses. The organisation that focuses on easing the burden of widows, orphans and youths also granted scholarships…
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has promised that the private sector will “invest heavily” in job-creating initiatives. He added that Nigeria’s economy can be turned around “within a few months” as the “issues are not that bad.” The…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has decried the negative impact of internet crimes popularly known as “yahoo yahoo’’ on the country. Olukoyede disclosed that several international companies had to shut down their Nigerian operations…
