By Matthew Denis Former Nigerian Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, alongside the former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo attended the 90th birthday celebration of General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former Head of State. The dignitaries gathering brought together prominent figures from…
Mr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group (AfDB), says Nigeria is losing about 29 billion dollars annually due to a lack of reliable power supply. Adesina said that it amounted to 5.8 per cent loss in the nation’s Gross…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi of Jigawa State has suspended Auwalu Danladi Sankara, the Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, following allegations of a sex scandal brought forth by the Kano State Hisbah Board. This suspension…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has addressed concerns surrounding Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) applications, prompted by recent payment platform upgrades by Nigerian financial institutions. The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap said this in a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer…
The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja , said the Army Headquarters will sustain efforts to upgrade existing equipment and procure new platforms for the Artillery Corps to boost its operational capabilities. The COAS stated this at the closing…
Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, says the inauguration of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Export Skills Acquisition Centre (ESAC), will build the capacity of youths and women. The minister made this known at the inauguration…
A farm belonging to Mr. Ajolayo Ezekiel Ogunsiyun in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, was attacked by cattle herders, identified as Fulani herdsmen. It was reported that on January 5, 2024, the herdsmen allowed their cattle to graze on Mr. Ogunsiyun’s cassava…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says it is committed to unlocking new opportunities for Nigeria’s development through the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS). The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa said this in Abuja on Friday at a news…
FBN Holdings Plc has appointed Mr Adebowale Oyedeji as its Group Managing Director (GMD), effective Nov. 13. Mr Adewale Arogundade, Company Secretary of the Holdings, confirmed this in a notification sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Friday in…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has said that the state transport sector can become a model for integrated and innovative transport system through coordinated collaboration. Osiyemi said this at the maiden Nigeria transport…
