Special Adviser on Central Business Districts, Hon. Agboola Dabiri has disclosed that the state Government is poised to provide enabling environment for business to thrive, especially in all the Central Business Districts area of the State. Speaking at a Stakeholders Committee meeting, the Special Adviser said ‘’all hands should be …

The Arch-Bishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Anglican Communion, His Grace, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for rebuilding and reconstructing legacies by starting work on the long abandoned International Conference Centre (ICC). Enugu. In a homily on the occasion of an inter-denominational funeral service …

Consumer goods manufacturing company, Procter & Gamble (P&G) Nigeria is supporting Nigerians displaced by the conflict in the North East with a donation of hygiene products and personal care items. UNICEF Nigeria is distributing the donation of sanitary pads, baby diapers, toothpaste, batteries, and detergent.  These items will help improve …

Poland’s Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski has said, Friday, that a Polish cargo ship under the Cyprus flag was attacked off the coast of Nigeria by pirates, who kidnapped five members of the crew, including the captain and officers. “The rest of the crew, 11 people, are still on the ship …

Nearly 50 luxury watches confiscated from football officials who had received them as “gifts” ahead of the World Cup in Brazil have been donated to charity, FIFA’s ethics committee said on Thursday. The watches, estimated to be worth 25 000 Swiss francs apiece, were given to streetfootballworld, an international network …

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has declared that he has an agreement to return to the club once he finishes playing and wants it to be as manager. Drogba, who now plays in Canada, scored 164 goals in two spells with the Blues. “I want to give back to the …

Israel is to open its first diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Israel says, despite the absence of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Israel’s foreign ministry says its office will be part of an international energy organisation based in Abu Dhabi. Israel has opened trade and other …

Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku, Thursday, received in audience the All Progressives Congress (APC), National Chairman, Chief John Odigie Oyegun and the Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Lawal Shuaibu, Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar and a delegation of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in his residence …

All Progressives Congress in the Kogi East Senatorial State has added more twists to the controversy surrounding last Saturday’s inconclusive Kogi State Governorship election as it has nominated Mohammed Audu, first son of late Abubakar Audu, as replacement. The decision was arrived at as leaders of the party in the …

Telecommunications company, Etisalat, has further demonstrated commitment to creativity and talent development in the country with support for this year’s edition of the annual Ake Arts & Book Festival, a gathering of eminent authors and writers in the historic city of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The company restated its …

The Senate, Thursday, gave the Ministry of Petroleum and all relevant agencies two weeks to end the scarcity of petroleum products and price discrepancies nationwide. The assembly also directed the permanent secretary of the ministry to do everything within the jurisdiction of the organisation to ensure that products were available …

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has responded to growing reports of distress in the Nigerian banking sector, describing the claims as ‘false, mischievous.’ A statement by CBN Director, Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Mu’azu, late Thursday, said: “No Nigerian bank is ‘experiencing stress. “The CBN hereby assures the banking public that the …

ANTHONY OMOH Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, has called on Women In Aviation (WIA) to continue to do more for women in aviation and other potential female aviation professionals to match with the theme of the conference; Women: Connect, Engage and Inspire the Next Generation. She …

All over the world, Black Friday is the biggest online shopping event of the year. In recent years, it has become synonymous with great deals and best buys as it provides a platform for online retailers to offer their biggest no holds barred discounts to customers. In anticipation of this …

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has disclosed that only 20 percent of the data base for Nigeria university graduates is accessible. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Professor Julius Okojie, made this known in Abuja during a one-day workshop jointly organised by the Commission and the United Nations Industrial Development …

Lagos State Fire Service has attributed the fire outbreak at Owode Onirin area of the state on Wednesday, to the nonchalant attitude of residents to bush and refuse burning. Director of the service, Mr. Rasak Fadipe, made this known, Thursday, during a joint inspection of the scene of the incident …

CHINEDU WOSU YENAGOA Frontline youth group, Niger Delta Youth Leaders Assembly, Thursday described the Independent National Electoral commission, INEC’s card readers as a tool for fraud. The Assembly also accused the INEC of perfecting plans to rig the December 5 election in the state. President of the group, Ambassador Kenneth …

The lingering fuel scarcity threatens to worsen soon as the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Thursday, said the delay in approving subsidy claims by the National Assembly may halt further distribution of  fuel across the country, just as the body stopped importation of the products. Executive Secretary, MOMAN, …

Lagos state government is working out arrangements to establish large fish farm estate that will cut across three communities in Ayobo-Ipaja, in Alimosho Local Government Area of the state, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Toyin Suarau, has said. Suarau made this public while receiving traditional rulers and land owners from …

Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has reassured Ndi Anambra especially members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) of his commitment to the fulfilment of his development agenda for the state and concern for the welfare of the citizens and APGA members. Governor Obiano, restated his resolve, Thursday, …

ABDULLAHI ISAHI, Maiduguri The remains of 81 victims of the Boko Haram attack on Bama town, in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State were, Wednesday, exhumed from a nearby river bank and buried according to Islamic rites, 14 months after. They were among those killed and hurriedly dumped by …

The first-ever Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from Amnesty International opened this week, and has attracted sign-ups from people across the globe who want to learn more about the right to freedom of expression and how to defend it. More than 1,000 people from Nigeria have signed up for the …

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has restated the need for a sound criminal justice system for attainment for political stability, economic equilibrium and economic growth in the country. Governor Ahmed made this assertion in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, at the Conference of Speakers of State Legislators on workshop on …

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Wednesday, appealed to the National Assembly to expedite action over passage of the supplementary budget submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari. Assistant National Secretary of the association, Alhaji Ahmed Fashola, made the appealed in an interactive session with the energy correspondents in Lagos …

Telecommunications firm, Airtel has been commended for its key role in helping the plight of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDP) in Nigeria. This commendation was given at the press briefing of “Climb with Remi”, an initiative that aims to raise funds for IDPs in Nigeria. Speaking about the initiative, …