The Zamfara Government has confirmed the death of 40 persons following a boat mishap in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The Newsmen reports that a boat carrying more than 40 persons on Sunday capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa…
Benjamin Olufemi, known as Ben, and Chizoba Chigbo, housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show, “No Loose Guard” season, have been evicted from the show. This was announced by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host of the show on Sunday,…
By Dakuku Peterside “Scramble for Africa” historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonised and divided the African continent, seeking political, economic, and strategic dominance. Africa was mercilessly exploited, and to date, the scars…
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has awarded the Registrar-General/CEO of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN Honorary Fellowship. ICSAN held its annual dinner and awards on Friday 13th September, 2024 at the MTN…
Some parents of students of Oriwu Model College in Ikorodu on Sunday protested the sudden increase of boarding fees by the Lagos State Government. The parents, who carried out the peaceful protest at the gate of the college, demanded the…
Greif Nigeria PLC, a manufacturer and marketer of steel drums, is set to enter the third and final phase of its delisting from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) after resolving outstanding tax liabilities and other debts. The company, which was listed…
The Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) market capitalisation, on Friday, closed positive with N248 billion gain. Specifically, the market capitalisation added N248 billion or 0.44 percent to its opening of N55.754 trillion to close at N56.002 trillion. The All-Share Index also gained…
The BFF Conference 2024, held on August 3 in Lagos, Nigeria, captivated nearly two thousand attendees with its celebration of enduring friendships and meaningful connections. This year’s conference significantly surpassed its inaugural edition, reflecting its growing impact and the increasing…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves rose by $621.2 million in 10 days following the successful sale of a domestic dollar bond. The gross FX reserves increased from $36.24 billion on September 2, 2024, to $36.87 billion by September 12, 2024.…
Lagos State Government is set to introduce an electronic call up (e-call up) system for managing truck movements within the Lekki-Epe corridor. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. He said…
