The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali, has lost her dad, Alhaji Sidi Ali. The First Republic politician and Second Republic parliamentarian reportedly died in Kano on Thursday evening at 86. In his later life, he was a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a …
Read More »Chevron staff highlights role of Public Relations in crisis management at UNN
Effective Public Relations strategies have been identified as essential for maintaining stakeholder trust, managing crises, and ensuring long-term success of corporate organizations. Mr. Victor Anyaegbudike, Manager Communications, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Business Unit gave this indication while delivering a paper titled: “Corporate Organizations, Public Relations, and Crisis Management” as a guest …
Read More »President Tinubu appoints Nigeria’s renowned Banker, Jim Ovia as Chairman, Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was announced in a State House Press Release by the Special Adviser to the President on Media …
Read More »FG mourns veteran journalist, Sidi Ali
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, April 26, 2024 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has condoled with the family of the late journalist, prolific writer and politician, Alhaji Sidi Ali. Idris in a statement on Friday in Abuja said it was with profound sadness that he received …
Read More »Otti expresses commitment to improve digital economy in Abia
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has expressed the determination of the State Government to build the digital economy of the state. Otti made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with the management of Tick Technology at the Government House, Umuahia. The governor, who was represented by his Chief of …
Read More »Sam Ohuabunwa named President as Africa Economic Summit 2024 holds in Abuja
Presidents, Heads of State, other top government leaders, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from across Africa and beyond, and leading global investors are set to converge on Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city for the Africa Economic Summit (AEC) holding from June 3-4, 2024. Preparations for the Summit, which will take place at …
Read More »Late Senator Ayogu Eze: A patriot, fighter
Former Senator Ayogu Eze, who passed on to glory on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 has been described as a sincere patriot who diligently served Nigeria and humanity in various capacities and as a man who fought for the transformation of Enugu North Senatorial zone and for Enugu State during his …
Read More »60th Birthday: Jonathan, Akpabio, Udom, others eulogise Gov Eno as a Focused Leader, Champion of Peace
Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has described the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, as a focused leader whose tenure will be impactful. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service held at the International Christian Worship Center in Uyo to mark the Governor’s 60th birthday celebration, Dr. Jonathan …
Read More »EFCC arraigns two Chinese, company over alleged illegal mining in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 22, 2024 arraigned two Chinese: Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi alongside their company, Ebuy Concept Limited before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin over alleged illegal mining activities. Specifically, the defendants were arraigned on …
Read More »Q1 2024: More Nigerians buy Dangote Cement, as volume rises by 26.1% to 4.6MT
Strategies adopted by Dangote Cement to increase sales and ensure an adequate supply of products to customers are yielding the desired results as domestic sales volume increased by 26.1 percent to 4.6Mt in the first quarter of 2024. According to the cement manufacturers’ unaudited results for the three months that …
Read More »Tinubu meets with Rutte of Netherlands, details roadmap for enhanced trade opportunities across sectors
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague, on Thursday, the President …
Read More »Air Peace jet makes emergency landing in Lagos; Airline clarifies incident
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, April 25, 2024 Air Peace on Thursday evening cleared the air surrounding its Port Harcourt to Lagos flight incident, saying that it was due to a falsely triggered fire alarm before landing. A statement by Mr. Stanley Olisa, the airline’s Corporate Communications Lead, explained that some …
Read More »Jonathan inaugurates 1.3km flood control tunnel in A’Ibom
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday inaugurated a 1.3 Kilometres underground concrete flood control tunnel project in Uyo as well as the reconstruction of a section of Atiku Abubakar Way, with walkway, drainage, solar street lights and reconstruction of adjourning 1Km Afaha Ube road that were undertaken during the current …
Read More »NNPC Ltd says cause of tightness in fuel supply resolved
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has said that the wishes to clarify that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol, currently being experienced in some areas across the country is as a result of logistics issues. In a statement by …
Read More »Fire at Lagos airport: FAAN initiates investigation to ascertain cause
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, April 25, 2024 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has initiated an investigation into the cause of a fire incident that occured on Thursday at the E54 bridge of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs …
Read More »Musings on parties in turmoil By Azu Ishiekwene
Nigeria’s three main political parties – the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) – are in turmoil. They have been infested by little foxes that threaten to damage and, potentially, destroy them. I know that discipline is not a virtue of political …
Read More »Chioma Ekeh: Africa’s unusual female tech icon still leading from the front @ 60
The story has often been told in tech circles of how a relatively unknown Nigerian female student became a sensation of sorts among the international student population back in the early 80s in India owing to the unusual course of study she was undertaking. Electing to study Mathematics at Bachelor’s …
Read More »Afreximbank dominates Bonds, Loans, ESG Capital Markets Awards 2024
CAIRO, Egypt, April 23, 2024 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) swept the stage at the recently concluded Bonds, Loans and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Capital Markets Africa Awards 2024 ceremony, taking home six of the awards handed out at the event held in South Africa. Delivered on the sidelines …
Read More »Edwin Clark University to address environmental issues in N/Delta – VC
By Edeki Igafe Burutu (Delta), April 24, 2024 The Edwin Clark University (ECU), says it has made a breakthrough research into environmental and industrial chemistry. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Samuel Ugbolue, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday at the institution’s campus, located at Kiagbodo Community, …
Read More »Ray Ekpu loses wife, Uyai
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Abuja, April 24, 2024 Mr. Ray Ekpu, former Editor in Chief/Chief Executive Officer of Newswatch magazine has announced the passing of his wife, Uyai Ray Ekpu after a brief illness at age 73. Ekpu disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. …
Read More »Rep. Donald Payne Jr., New Jersey’s House Democrat, dies at 65
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., representing New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District in Washington, has died, aged 65, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. From Newark, New Jersey, Payne Jr., who was, in 2012, first elected into the office he held till his demise, replaced his highly respected father, Donald Payne Snr. who …
Read More »African leaders, Heads of Govts, UN adopt Abuja Declaration in tackling terrorism
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, April 24, 2024 African leaders including Heads States and Government, Ministers of Defence, National Security Advisors, and representatives of regional organisations, UN and others have adopted the Abuja Declaration in tackling terrorism in Africa. The declaration made at the end of the High–Level African Counter–Terrorism Meeting, …
Read More »Biden says U.S. will begin sending weapons to Ukraine
Washington, April 24, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden wants to start delivering weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week. The president said this shortly after the U.S. Senate approved billions of dollars in new aid for the country under attack from Russia. “I will sign this bill into law and …
Read More »Agency seals UBA branches in Kaduna State over alleged N14.3m unpaid tax
By Sani Idris Kaduna, April 24, 2024 The Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) on Wednesday sealed the United Bank for Africa (UBA) branches in the state metropolis over alleged N14.3million unpaid tax. Speaking to newsmen after the exercise, Hajiya Aysha Ahmad, the KADIRS Board Secretary/Legal Adviser, said the enforcement was …
Read More »Regulators initiate probe into Dana Air’s safety procedures after Lagos runway incident
Following a recent runway incident involving a Dana Air aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, regulators have launched an investigation into the airline’s safety procedures. Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, confirmed that both the agency and the Nigeria Safety …
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