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Marie Chantal Messier, Head of Corporate Communication & Public Affairs/ Nutrition, Health & Wellness / Consumer Engagement, Nestlé Central and West Africa Ltd, has been elevated. From March 1, 2021, she will be taking up a new role as Global Head of Food and Industry Affairs at Nestlé’s Headquarters in …

By Abubakar Ahmed (Jangebe)/Zubairu Idris (Katsina), Feb. 26, 2021 The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara, Abutu Yaro, has confirmed the abduction of 317 female students of the Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe on Friday. Yaro made this known on Friday while speaking with journalists on Friday in Jangebe, Talata-Mafara …

Buenos Aires, Feb. 26, 2021 Gonzalo López Lauch is helping bring football star Diego Maradona back to life, one mosaic tile at a time. The visual artist, part of a group called Comando Maradona, unveiled on Thursday a colorful mural of the Argentine player and legend who died on Nov. …

Environmentalists and residents on Wednesday raised concerns over the dangers faced by residents near the Ogboinbiri Oilfield operated by Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) in Southern Ijaw Local government Area in Bayelsa. Residents from the area fled their homes on Monday following a pungent odour from gas leaks which polluted …

***Says Ninth Assembly will keep to target on Electoral amendment Bill President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday assured Nigerians that the Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB) which is before the National Assembly will change the fortunes of the country by the time it becomes law. “The PIB is going to …

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 24, 2021/ The first doses of the AstraZeneca (www.AstraZeneca.com) vaccine have been delivered to Ghana Wednesday, February 24, 2021 through COVAX. This, according to a statement by Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer at AstraZeneca, marks a major step forward in changing the course of the COVID-19 …

February 24, 2021 By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Feb. 24, 2021 The Portuguese government has officially nominated UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a candidate for a second term in office. UN spokesman, Mr Stephane Dujarric, disclosed this at his daily news briefing in New York on Wednesday. He said the nomination …

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Professor Kevin Ibeh, Professor of Marketing and International Business and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at Birkbeck, University of London, on his appointment as Commissioner of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. President Buhari, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), believes …

By Harrison Arubu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Unarguably, expectations are high across Africa following the emergence of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). For a continent that has struggled over the years to be relevant in the world market, it is a big deal …

MILO has switched from plastic to paper straws for its Ready-To-Drink (RTD) packs, a first of its kind in Nigeria in the beverage category. With the aim of eliminating 60 metric tons of plastic yearly, Nestlé Nigeria is taking on this bold step to deliver on the company’s global commitment …

Sometime ago in 1995, the famous American international weekly newsletter, Time Magazine had George Soros on its cover. The magazine titled that particular edition, George Soros: The Billionaire who would save the world and can almost afford to. In the body of the story, Time Magazine went further to describe …

By Jonathan Rozen/CPJ Senior Africa Researcher February 19, 2021 2:04 PM EST On February 4, Emmanuel Dogbevi turned to Twitter with a plea for help. He tagged press freedom groups and colleagues in a series of tweets, lamenting how allegations that he violated U.S. copyright law had prompted his news …

By Harrison Arubu New York, Feb. 20, 2021 A U.S.-based media organisation, Global Patriot Newspapers (GPNews), is set to host an international conference aimed at reviving the spirit of patriotism among Nigerians. GPNews is organising the virtual conference in collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), New Jersey Chapter, with support …

Not many people know him as Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh. He is rather better known as Leo Stan Ekeh and he is Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur. The globally recognized tech guru, is Chairman of Zinox Group, Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest integrated technology conglomerate which includes viable concerns such as Zinox …

Barcelona (Spain), Feb. 21, 2021 Leo Messi made history for FC Barcelona but was unable to stop his side dropping two vital points on Sunday. They were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Cadiz —- a result which severely dents their slim Spanish La Liga title hopes. Messi …

The Group Managing Director of Dangote Industries Limited, Olakunle Alake has hinged success of business organisations on the adoption and implementation of effective stakeholders’ management strategies. Speaking on ‘Stakeholder Management: The CEO’s Role’, at the Global CEO-Africa Programme, a collaboration by the Lagos Business School, IESE Business School, Barcelona and …

President Muhammadu Buhari has, warmly congratulated the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zinox Technologies, Leonard Stanley Ekeh, on his 65th birthday, February 22, 2021, joining family, friends and business associates to celebrate with the renowned investor, whose interest in technology has brought great pride to the country. A …

Frankfurt (Germany), Feb. 20, 2021 (Reuters/NAN) Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Amin Younes scored a superb goal and helped to create another as his team beat Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday. The win helped them to stay on course for a UEFA Champions League spot. Bayern Munich remain on 49 …

• Investors, Business Leaders chart new course for Lagos, transmit resolutions to Govt • ‘Lagos is fortunate to be led by visionary Governors’ – El-Rufai The 8th Lagos State Economic Summit (Ehingbeti) has drew to a close Thursday, with the organisers and participants departing with actionable resolutions to chart a …

Aiteo Exploration and Production Company, has claimed that Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) shortchanged it of 1,022,029 barrels of crude while using the Bonny Crude Export Terminal operated by SPDC. According to court records sighted on Thursday, Aiteo, an indigenous oil firm which acquired OML 29 following SPDC’s divestment from …

New Jersey, United States of America-based real estate businessman and celebrated impresario, Multiple Chief Kelechi Onyegbule, was recently conferred with another Chieftaincy title by his community as WORTHY SON OF UMUIHI AND OGBUHORO UZO 1 OF OGBE NNEISII, MBAISE AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY. The ceremony, held on January 3, 2021, was performed …

Collaborates with local, international partners to implement 10 year plan William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwq Yahaya has unveiled a 10 year development plan that seeks to propel the State to a self sustainable model in the area of agricultural, industrialization, commerce, trade and human resource development. Unveiling …

The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York, US, has announced a temporary closure of its offices from Thursday, February 18, to Sunday, February 28, 2021. A statement to this effect stated that the offices would reopen for normal services on Monday, March 1, 2021. Passport applicants who had been earlier …

The Ogbonna family of Obetiti Nguru, Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria has announced the death of their brother, Chief Sir Peter H. Ogbonna. Chief Sir Ogbonna (KSM), a highly respected community leader and retired Headmaster in Imo State passed on to glory recently in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria and is being …