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Zenith Bank’s GMD, Onyeagwu, advocates paradigm shift to Diaspora Direct Investment for sustainable economic growth and development 

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has called for increased collaboration of Nigerians in the diaspora for the nation to achieve its economic growth targets. He made the call during the 4th Edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) 2021 organised by the Nigerians in …

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‘The legend of Nnamdi Azikiwe remains unmatched’ – Valentine Ozigbo celebrates late Zik of Africa 

Nigerian business mogul Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November governorship election in Anambra State, has extolled the leadership qualities of the first indigenous Governor-General and President of Nigeria, the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. While speaking to journalists after the combined 9th and 10th …

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Buhari returns to Abuja

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 16, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after official visits to Glasgow, Scotland, France and Durban in South Africa where he attended the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2021. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president’s Chief of Staff, Prof. …

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Nigeria’s problems surmountable with unity of purpose, says Fayemi at Zik Lecture  ….Hails Zik’s stand on indivisibility of Nigeria 

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that various political, economic and social problems afflicting Nigeria can be overcome if leaders and followers share a unity of purpose to get them solved. Dr Fayemi who said a well structured dialogue  remains a major pathway to peace and progress said …

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Oti Ikomi, Fatayi-Williams, Consul General, others to attend Realnews 9th Anniversary Lecture

Prominent Nigerians and Africans have confirmed their attendance to speak at the Realnews 9th Anniversary lecture holding on Thursday, November 18, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, starting 10am. Those playing prominent role in the lecture, who have confirmed their attendance in writing include Oti Ikomi, founder and chief executive officer of …

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Lagos EndSARS Report:  PDP demands prosecution of killers, APC collaborators…Says Report confirms that APC is a murderous party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the report by the Lagos state EndSARS panel confirming the gruesome killings of innocent youths at the Lekki Tollgate during the 2020 EndSARS protest, “strengthened the fact that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is running a murderous and oppressive regime that has no regard …

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Unravel real motive behind invasion of Justice Odili’s residence, Gov. Wike charges IGP 

  Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has charged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba to unravel the real motive behind the recent invasion of the residence of Justice of the Supreme Court,  Justice Mary Odili. The governor, said it is curious that weeks after the obnoxious invasion of Justice Odili’s residence, …

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Acting Comptroller General of Immigrations visits Abuja, Lagos Airports  …..Urges professionalism, healthy synergy 

Acting Comptroller General of Immigrations (Ag. CGI), Isah Jere Idris has, Monday, November 15, 2021 paid working visits to the Abuja and Lagos Airports to meet with critical stakeholders  to discuss possible strategies to improve the quality of service delivery at the nation’s major entry Ports. The Acting Comptroller General, according …

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Fulbright Program marks 75th year of existence; Organises Facebook Live event

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program (1946-2021), there will,  today, November 16, 2021, be a Facebook Live session with three Distinguished scholars. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program aimed at building mutual understanding in a complex and changing world for 75 years …

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