At 25, armed with a degree in Chemistry from University College, London, a Master of Science degree in Accounting, Organizations and Institutions from the London School of Economics, she altered the digital roadmap of the nation by launching the first structured mobile devices distribution company in Nigeria, TD-Mobile. Defying all …
Read More »Ohanaeze Ndigbo celebrates Chief Edwin Clark as he clocks 96 today
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has congratulated Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, former Minister and National Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) on his attainment of 96 years today, May 25, 2023. The Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu led apex pan Igbo organisation also prayed that Chief Clark “will remain as …
Read More »FG approves banks to issue NIN Card to Nigerians
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 24, 2023 The Federal Government says Nigerians can now request their commercial banks to issue them with a debit card which doubles as their National Identity Card at no extra cost. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, who disclosed this on Wednesday …
Read More »After 707 days in captivity, last batch of abducted FGC Yauri girls released
After 707 days, the two remaining kidnapped students of the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, have regained freedom from their abductors, early morning of today (Thursday). PRNigeria gathered that the two remaining female students, Faida Sani Kaoje and Safiya Idris, were released after intensive negotiations by a special committee set …
Read More »Aregbesola, Immigration policy and implications on economy By Dr. Charles Okafor
A country’s immigration policy is part of a nation’s wholistic policy framework to enhance or endanger economic activities. To compliment Nigerian government’s efforts on the Ease of Doing Business, Nigeria Immigration Service launched the Nigerian Visa Policy (NVP) 2020. President Buhari in his forward to the policy book stated, “the …
Read More »Shareholders applaud Fidelity Bank for exceptional performance in 2022 FY
24 May 2023 Lagos, Nigeria Shareholders of leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, have commended the board and management of the bank for delivering an exceptional performance in FY 2022. This was made known at the bank’s 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Speaking …
Read More »Chevron Nigeria Limited reiterates commitment to development of neighbouring communities
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL (NNPCL/CNL JV), has reiterated its commitment to the socio-economic development of its neighbouring communities. CNL, in a statement by Esimaje Brikinn, its General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, confirmed that at “about …
Read More »CBN raises baseline lending rate to 18.5%
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, May 24, 2023 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 18.5 per cent from 18 per cent. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, after presenting the …
Read More »Alleged forgery: Court threatens bench warrant against Fani-Kayode
By Adenike Ayodele Ikeja May 24, 2023 An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday threatened to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, for failure to appear for his trial. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Olubumni Abike-Fadipe …
Read More »How bishop allegedly raped woman while praying
By Adenike Ayodele Ikeja, May 24, 2023 A 25-year-old woman (name withheld) on Wednesday told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court how a bishop, Oluwafeyiropo Daniels, allegedly raped her while praying. The alleged rape occurred at the cleric’s residence at Lekki, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria …
Read More »Peter Obi mourns, hails FCMB Founder, Chief Olasubomi Balogun
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023, election in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, has hailed the late Chief Michael Olasubomi Balogun, Founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) as “a visionary leader and business titan whose visible footprints in the nation’s economy, will always be remembered.” In a …
Read More »British inflation falls to lowest level in over a year
London, May 24, 2023 British inflation has eased back to its lowest level since March 2022, but remained higher than expected as food prices continued to rise at a near record pace. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 8.7 per cent …
Read More »CBN revokes licences of 132 MfBs, others
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, May 24, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced revocation the licences of 132 Microfinance Banks, three Finance Companies and four Primary Mortgage Banks across the country. The revocation is contained in a gazetted circular signed by the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, in …
Read More »Aliko Dangote: A salute to perseverance By Amb Greg Ozuomba Mbadiwe (MFR)
Great friends Kindly permit me to use this platform to congratulate Alhaji Aliko Dangote on his Amazing epoch-making event of the commissioning of the Largest single train 0il refinery in Africa and perhaps beyond. I join his numerous well wishers and friends in thanking Almighty God and Almighty Allah for …
Read More »International Exhibition, “Disasters Are Not Natural,” holds in New York; UNDSG, Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, attends
A Reception and Exhibition Launch was organized by the United Nations (UN) Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), on the occasion of the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 which held 18-19 May 2023. With the theme, “Disasters Are Not Natural,” the …
Read More »‘We’re proud of you, but…,’ Obasanjo tells Nigerians in diaspora in New Jersey, USA (See pictures)
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has told Nigerians in the Diaspora that they are making the country proud in their different areas of endeavour and urged them to be good citizens of wherever they are domiciled. The international statesman and two-time Head of Government of Nigeria, said this …
Read More »UN Member States commit to accelerate resilience building in face of spiralling disasters
Søren Dahlgaard The Inflatable Island visiting the UN building, New York City, 2023 NEW YORK Representatives from UN Member States meeting in New York, US, have agreed on greater political commitment to resilience building. It comes in a context of rapidly rising disaster risk which is projected to reach 560 …
Read More »(Lailai to Lailai) Elegy to Nimi Dimkpa Briggs, The Indomitable Spirit Of our time By Professor Olu Obafemi
On a day like this I should rise In my voice, with a song A flute and a gong Even though the season is drenched with the wetness of loss I shall lift my heavy feet to dance For a living hero. Refrain from Ogunde’s song: (Eni ba mo Agbe, …
Read More »Presidential election court consolidates 3 surviving petitions; Atiku, Obi have 21 days from May 30 to prove their cases
By Edith Nwapi/Wandoo Sumbo Abuja, May 23, 2023 The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Tuesday consolidated the three surviving petitions before it. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that out of the five petitions before the panel only three petitions are left. They are Abubakar Atiku and PDP, Peter …
Read More »U.S. Secretary on housing to lead delegation to Tinubu’s inauguration
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 23, 2023 U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia Fudge, will lead the U,S. Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of the President-elect Bola Tinubu on May 29. President Joe Biden, in a statement said that Mr. David Greene, Charge d’Affaires of U.S, …
Read More »Peter Obi congratulates Dangote on commissioning of world’s largest single train petroleum refinery
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has congratulated the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on the commissioning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals company in Lagos. The facility is reputed to be the World’s Largest Single Train Petroleum Refinery. Mr. Obi extended …
Read More »Senate confirms Abike Dabiri-Erewa for re-appointment as CEO NIDCOM
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, May 23,2023 Senate has confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa for re-appointment as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Her confirmation is sequel to presentation, consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Diaspora and NGOs …
Read More »African leaders say international financial institutions not fair in deals with Africa
By Lucy Ogalue Sharm El Sheikh, May 23, 2023 African leaders have decried failure in the Global Financial Architecture (GFA) which has impacted negatively on the economies of many developing countries on the continent. The leaders, however, called for a total overhaul of the financial architecture to ensure effective growth …
Read More »Buhari inaugurates 1.6 km 2nd Niger bridge named after him
By Monday Ajogun Onitsha (Anambra), May 23, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday inaugurated the second Niger bridge named after him, the bridge linking Asaba and Onitsha in Delta and Anambra. Buhari, who performed the inauguration via zoom said that the bridge would improve economic activities of the areas. According to …
Read More »Transport Minister commissions NIMASA enforcement boats, search and rescue base clinic, other facilities
-NIMASA committed to sustainable maritime leadership role in Africa-Jamoh. The Minister of Transportation, Engineer Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, in Lagos commissioned five enforcement boats and four ferries for staff of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. Also commissioned were newly acquired gadgets to enhance communication between NIMASA operational base …
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