When the Israeli-Hamas war started one year ago, it didn’t look like it would last long.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s promise to avenge the deaths of over 364 Israelis killed and dozens taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 at a music concert left little doubt it was going …

By Ginika Okoye Abuja, Oct. 9, 2024 Customers of various banks in the country have decried the consistent failure in the online network of financial institutions. Some of the customers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday, said that the situation was becoming recurring, …

Washington, Oct. 10, 2024 Hurricane Milton made landfall around 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday (0030 GMT on Thursday) as an “extremely dangerous Category 3’’ storm, hitting the Siesta Key on the west coast of Florida. The National Hurricane Centre reported the development. The storm winds were up to 193km per hour, …

West African rivals Ghana and Nigeria are set to face each other in the qualifying rounds for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Both teams are in the same regional zone, making the upcoming matches highly anticipated by football fans. The 2024 CHAN tournament, which features players based in their …

Abubakar Kweido,   First Prosecuting witness, PW1 in the trial of a former Minister of Power,  Saleh Mamman,  on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja before Justice James Omotosho that the former minister  allegedly used funds from the Mambilla Hydro project’s account to purchase Abuja …

Hon. Kabiru Amadu, the new Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, has issued a rallying call to the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Libya. He emphasized the importance of securing all six points in both matches to strengthen …

[email protected] 0807 552 5533 I witnessed the debate about who owns the home between the man and woman fortuitously last Monday as I found my way into the premises of the Lagos State Television and Radio Lagos, both owned by the Lagos State Government, along Agidingbi Road, directly opposite Coca-Cola premises. …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability and reliability of the Nigerian financial system. The apex bank said in a statement that it recognises the crucial role that confidence plays in banking operations and wants to affirm that all …

It was the famous writer, Chinua Achebe, who said “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” It is somewhat difficult to write about a man you have never crossed paths with, nor met before. It is much more difficult to …

Edward Adamu, fourth Prosecution Witness (PW4) in the trial of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 told Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Emefiele did not did have the approval of …

The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), has launched a Cooperative Window Competition towards transforming women in the agri-value chain in Kano. The programme, which is aimed at transforming livelihoods of people in Kano featured presentation of a cheque of N1 billion to Sagad Farms Limited and N500 million cheque to …

Techeconomy, a Lagos-based media startup, has announced the launch of Techeconomy Business Series [TBS]. The startup which offers its readers Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) by telling you what is new in Technology, Business and Economy; reflecting on why it matters, how it works and the benefits, is working with ThinkingCap Consulting to …

ABUJA The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has urged stakeholders in the financial ecosystem to adopt the Women Entrepreneurs Finance (We-Fi) Code as part of a collective drive to enhance the financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Mr. Cardoso stated this at the …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The President, in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser …

Sacramento, (U.S.A) Oct. 9, 2024 United States experts have urged policymakers to prioritize flexibility in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, arguing that too strict rules could deter investment in AI innovation. A heated debate over AI regulation was sparked by the controversial Senate Bill 1047 in California which would have …

All roads will lead to the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 537 Grove Street, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 on Saturday, October 12, 2024 for the celebration of Chief Chris Ejekwu aka Governor, a prominent man of the people who is worthy of celebration. The high and the mighty, the Who-is-Who in …

…Save Africa $17bn petrol products imports  Nigeria must enhance its crude oil production capacity and effectively manage its crude supply to ensure adequate feedstock for domestic refineries, in order to transit from a net importer to a net exporter of petroleum products. Chairman of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited, …

Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial district in Nigeria’s National Assembly, has vowed to repair the Pakuta River Bridge in Kiri Kingdom which recently collapsed unexpectedly, causing chaos and disruption in the area. Senator Karimi’s quick intervention in the unfortunate incident followed the alarm raised by Professor Olu Obafemi, …

By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, Oct. 8, 2024 The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has appointed a Nigerian, Mrs. Nnenna Nwabufo, as Vice- President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, with effect from Oct. 4. The AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said this in a statement by the Bank on …

Former Gov. Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto State By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Oct. 8, 2024 The Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation says it has allocated N250 million for the purchase of food items to support vulnerable and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. The Chairman of the foundation’s Steering Committee, Mallam Lawal …

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Pinto Moreira as Director of Special Operations in the President’s Cabinet Office, effective 1 July 2024. Dr. Pinto Moreira, a Beninise economist, brings to the role over three decades of experience in macro-fiscal, growth, poverty, economic governance, …

No fewer than 86 graduating students of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun have bagged first-class degrees. Prof. Shadrach Akindele, the Vice-Chancellor of  the University disclosed this at a news conference  to herald the 16th convocation ceremony of the University, on Monday, in Ede. The VC said that another set of …

The mother of Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye, the Pastor-in-Charge, Region 15, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Americas 1, Late Elder Sophia Mojisola Faniyan, who passed on recently at the age of 91 in the United States of America (USA), will be interred on Friday, October 11, 2024. According …

Let’s continue with the vital questions to our leaders in Western Nigeria on the points at issue in this serial – curious systemic failure (in Yoruba land). As I concluded last week, we need to continue this serial to ask the southwest leaders to pinpoint the future-ready constituency projects they …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, Oct. 7, 2024 The Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to pay close attention to political developments in Rivers to avert breakdown of law and order. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President INC said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Gov. Siminalayi …