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…sales from African subsidiaries rose by 12.7% In line with the promise of the Chairman, Dangote Cement, Aliko Dangote, at the company’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), of an enhanced return on investments to all the shareholders and other stakeholders in Dangote Cement, Plc, the company’s Management for the year ended …

By Monday Ajogun Obosi (Anambra), March 2, 2024 Mr. Emeka Anyaoku, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, has said that the current Nigerian constitution would not adequately address the nation’s economic predicaments and other myriad of challenges. Anyaoku told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) this on Saturday in his …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has confirmed reports indicating that it supplies 1.5 million metric tons of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to the Nigerian domestic market. According to a statement by Andy Odeh, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, the company “caters to 30% of the total LPG demand in …

Lagos, March 1, 2024 Mr. Johnson Anyiam, a lawyer in South Africa, is partnering with a member of the Imo House of Assembly, Mr. Ebonine Ozioma, to train 12 youths on Coding and digital education. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the youths are from Ozioma’s Njaba Constituency. …

By Justina Auta Abuja, March 1, 2024 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has paraded Mrs. Adachukwu Okafor, an Anambra-based lawyer, who was recently apprehended for allegedly assaulting her 10-year-old house help. Okafor presented herself at the Police station after she had been declared wanted and a N2 million bounty placed …

Jose Peseiro has confirmed he is no longer the coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This comes following the expiration of his contract just after the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Portuguese tactician, in a series of tweets on his X account on Friday, March …

In recognition of the critical role of power supply in driving enterprise and industrial development, and as a part of comprehensive efforts to reform the power sector and ensure energy security for all Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members of the management team of the …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, as he marks his birthday on March 2, 2024. A statement by his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, said that President Tinubu “celebrates the grace of stewardship and leadership” upon …

By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia ) The Nigeria Police on Thursday told an Osisioma High Court that it got reliable information that Godwin Chimezie paid Chukwuebuka Nnamani N80, 000 to kill two brothers, Bright and Victor Osuagwu. Bright (9), and his brother Victor (7) were strangled to death in their …

In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the tertiary education sector at home and abroad, the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris Maiyaki, has been appointed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom (UK), to its International Advisory Committee (IAC), Empowered Newswire …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, Act No. 5, and the Revised Operational Guidelines for Bureaux De Change 2015 (the Guidelines), has revoked the licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators. The …

I am delighted to join friends and well-wishers to congratulate Prof. Barth Nnaji for a successful commission of Geometrics Power Plant at Aba. It is my greatest joy to share this moment with Prof. Nnaji despite the sting of a reckless Mud Slinger whose identity and relationship with the project …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), on Wednesday, called for increased consumer awareness, especially in rural areas, on the use of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to drive up utilisation and reduce associated risks from using biomass for cooking. At the National Oil Companies Forum on Day Three of the 7th Nigeria International …

  When we told people that of the three major contestants for the presidential ticket in the 2023 elections, only Tinubu had the testicular fortitude to make unpopular but right decisions for the country, few believed us. A good number may have begun to see with us when the two …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, March 1, 2024 Sen. David Umahi, Minister of Works, and Sen. Aminu Tambuwal (PDP-Sokoto), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Housing, on Thursday inspected  the newly constructed BUA Cement’s fifth plant in Sokoto State. Umahi, who was in Sokoto to inspect the reconstruction of a 372 …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on Thursday in Abuja said there is real demand for clean energy such as gas in Africa to trigger a massive take-off for industrialisation, with a growing young population, abundant natural resources, and emerging internal markets. In an industry speech on Day four of the 7th …

The 2024 Special Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) with the theme, On Eagles’ Wings, has kicked off in earnest. The programme started with a Solemn Assembly (Ministers’ Conference) from February 25th – 28th and has progressed to the Special Holy Ghost Service which started …

• Second intra-city rail line inaugurated, set to move 250, 000 passengers daily •‘Rail accomplishments, results of our painstaking reforms’ — Sanwo-Olu •LAMATA, Chinese Engineering firm sign new rail development contract Lagos welcomed a new intra-city metro line — the second sub national rail infrastructure to be completed and opened …

By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Feb. 29, 2024 Victor Osimhen, the reigning male African Footballer of the Year, has earned the highest nominations in four categories at the 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards. This was revealed on Thursday by the organisers of the Awards through its voters collation agent, SIAO Partners. Osimhen, …

Nigeria’s  Moses Bliss and his Ghanaian bride, Marie Wiseborn By Akotonou Lynient and Esther Mamudu Abuja, Feb. 29 2024 Nigerian Gospel singer, Moses Bliss and his Ghanaian fiancé, Marie Wiseborn on Thursday had their much anticipated traditional marriage with the hashtags #Foreverbliss #MMBliss24 #Foreverbliss24. The traditional wedding ceremony, acclaimed to …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, march 1, 2024 Abdou Abarry, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Africa has expressed concern over growing reports of violence and gun battles in N’Djamena, the Chadian capital. Abarry in a statement on Thursday stated that he is following with great concern the events taking …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 1, 2024 Archbishop Gabrielle Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See Mission to the United Nations, has emphasised the critical role of religion in achieving world peace. Caccia, who spoke at an event to mark the World Interfaith Harmony Week at the UN headquarters …

The main opposition voice in the country and the Labour Party (LP) standard bearer, Mr. Peter Obi has given a thumbs down to the new monetary policy rates released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. According to Obi, the new policy will worsen the economic situation in the country …

Paul Pogba’s football career has encountered a devastating setback as he faces a colossal four-year ban from the sport due to testing positive for a banned substance. The shocking news reverberated through the football world on Thursday, February 29, as the French superstar received the maximum possible punishment after traces …

 Abuja, 29 February 2024 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a generous donation of 25,000 tons of wheat from the Government of Ukraine that will help provide emergency food assistance to 1.3 million crisis-affected people in northeast Nigeria. This vital contribution – part of Ukraine’s humanitarian “Grain …