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NNS UNITY, the newest Nigerian Navy Ship built in China continued her homeward voyage with several port calls enroute Nigeria. The ‘man of war’ departed Simon’s Port South Africa and on arrival at the Port of Luanda, Angola the representative of the Chief of the Naval Staff Rear Admiral Ifeola …

Manchester City matched bitter rivals Manchester United on Tuesday, as they put three goals past Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium. In a staggering show of attacking might, City crushed Luis Enrique’s men, as Ilkay Gundogan scored twice and Kevin De Bruyne netted a superb free-kick. The result was a historic …

Jose Mourinho has been charged for the second time in quick succession by the Football Association after he was sent to the stands during Manchester United’s draw with Burnley. The former Chelsea boss is already facing punishment for comments made regarding referee Anthony Taylor ahead of United’s clash with Liverpool. …

Following recent reports about some officials sexually harassing female internally displaced persons, Governor Kashim Shettima has‎ revealed his plans to write letters requesting the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of the Department of State Security, the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP and the National …

Bastian Schweinsteiger tweeted his delight at being back in training with Manchester United’s first team, after being frozen out at the club for several months Bastian Schweinsteiger admitted he was ecstatic to be back training with the Manchester United’s first team on Monday. Man Utd fans react to Schweinsteiger return …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has inaugurated a committee to review the parameters for charging the three percent freight benchmark currently collected by the Agency saying that the vision of the Agency is to advance Nigeria’s global maritime interests. According …

At a large annual gathering of African entrepreneurs, held over the weekend in Lagos, Nigeria, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) hosted almost 1,000 women and men from 54 African countries, for the 2nd TEF Entrepreneurship Forum. In his keynote address, Foundation Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu announced partnerships with regional institutions …

Access Bank Plc has announced an impressive profit of N72 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2016 based on enhanced business efficiency as a result of the effective execution of its long-term strategy. The Bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) showed an increase of 19% from N60.4 billion recorded …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed optimism that the $2.6bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Project would be a major turning point that would go a long way to bring about global growth to Nigerian waters and by extension the nation’s economy. The Governor, who spoke shortly after …

Alhaji Aliko Dangote needs no introduction. He is presently Africa’s richest man with a net worth of $10.8 billion. His business interests cover manufacturing, oil and gas, haulage services, agriculture among others. His sphere of influence transcends Nigeria as he has vast business interests across the African continent and, indeed, …

As far as derby defeats go, this one is as untimely as they come for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Losing to Manchester United is tough to take at the best of times for anybody associated with City, but this will really sting. Pep’s worst run of his career From …

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Wednesday told the visiting Director, African Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie that the Federal Government is leaving no stone unturned in its bid to make infrastructure development a priority. Taking the visiting IMF chief through some …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to support the present administration in pulling the country out of recession with their abundant skills and expertise which are in dire need in the country at this time. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press …

The Enugu State governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has expressed his administration’s willingness to partner donor agencies towards strengthening the state’s economy in the light of the country’s recent economic challenges. He was speaking at a one-day donor conference tagged “Building a Strong and Sustainable Partnership for Achieving the Sustainable …

The Chairman Senate Committee on Gas, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan has promised that his committee will do all in its power to sustain the NLNG legacy and encourage the entrenchment of the NLNG business model in other parts of the Nigerian economy. This was contained in a statement issued Wednesday …

The Federal Government will soon launch an Information Portal to keep Nigerians at home and in the diaspora abreast of government’s programmes and policies and also get their feedback. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday when he received the Senior Special …

The acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has given assurance of the Commission’s commitment to tackling corruption in Nigeria. He said the anti-corruption fight embarked upon by the Muhammadu Buhari-led government is total and geared towards bringing the nation’s economy back on a sound footing. Magu …

The quest by the Cross River State Government to have uninterrupted power supply especially in the Calabar metropolis by December has received a major boost as a Nigerian firm, Buoshishi International Limited is set to build a 300 kilometer transmission line in the state. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday expressed delight at the emergence of Lagos as the fifth largest economy in Africa, just as he said his administration is in the process of setting up an Economic Management Team comprised of distinguished individuals from the private sector and the public …

Lindy’s Gem’s Foundation and Maggi are teaching basic cooking skills and how to make a balanced meal to 50 children from schools and less privileged homes in Lagos. The Mini culinary school experience at the Culinary Academy, Lagos is focusing on the fundamentals of cooking these simple healthy nutritious meals. …

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said that it was impossible for his former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki, to have stolen $2.2 billion as being accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Responding to questions after his lecture on Youth Entrepreneurship at the famous Oxford Union …