President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has been conferred with the prestigious award of the National Order of the Lion by President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal. The National Order of the Lion Award is the highest civilian laurel to be bestowed on any individual in the West …
Read More »Aisha Yesufu: I Criticized Past Govts, I Can’t Be Bullied To Stop Criticizing Tinubu
Social critic and human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, on Monday declared that nobody can intimidate her as she continues to demand good governance from the President Bola Tinubu administration. Aisha Yesufu Yesufu insisted that she will continue to criticise Tinubu’s government over the rising economic hardships and worsening insecurity in …
Read More »Police confirm death of suspected lovers in Lagos apartment
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of a man and a woman suspected to be lovers in an apartment in the Ojodu area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday. He said the sudden and unnatural death was …
Read More »Celebrating Twenty Years of Manufacturing Excellence, BAT Nigeria Announces Factory Anniversary
British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited (BAT Nigeria) is celebrating two decades of its Ibadan factory’s exceptional value delivery to the Nigerian economy, the environment, and the communities it serves. Established in 2003, the Ibadan factory has been a cornerstone of BAT Nigeria’s operations in West and Central Africa, enabling exports …
Read More »FG Commends Dangote Cement for Vital Roles in Economic Diversification
…Minister lauds Cement Plant’s promotion of best practices The Federal Government has commended the leading roles being played by the Dangote Group to complement government’s efforts to diversify the nation’s economy and the company’s dedication to promotion of best practices in all its operations. The commendation came even as …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI – Recovery gathers pace in January
The recovery in the Nigerian private sector gathered momentum at the start of 2024, with rates of expansion in output and new orders accelerating sharply. Purchasing activity also expanded markedly, but difficulties paying staff meant that the rate of job creation eased, contributing to a rise in backlogs of work. …
Read More »Six Arraigned Over ‘Piracy’ Of Toyin Abraham’s Movie ‘Malaika’
The Lagos police command has arraigned six suspects before a court for allegedly pirating Toyin Abraham’s movie Malaika Malaika’ premiered in Lagos on December 17. It also made its theatrical debut on December 22. Aminat Mayegun, the spokesperson at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon in Ikoyi, Lagos, earlier paraded …
Read More »Parthian Partners Maintains Financial Commitment, Strengthens Investment Confidence with Third Bond Coupon Payment
Amidst the dynamic economic landscape of the past half year, Parthian Partners Limited has successfully completed the third consecutive coupon payment on its ₦10 billion bond. This unwavering commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations underscores the firm’s deep-rooted values of reliability and excellence. “Navigating rising inflation and economic pressures requires agility …
Read More »Out-Of-School Children: Falana Sues FG, 36 States Over N68bn UBEC Fund
Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana has sued the Federal Government (through the Attorney General of the Federation), the Minister of Education, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), and 36 states over the issue of out-of-school children in the country. Falana , a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, together with …
Read More »Pay attention to unemployment, engage youths – NGO begs Tinubu
A non-governmental organization has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pay attention to issues of unemployment and genuine skills development for Nigerian youths. The group, No Justice, No Peace Initiative, through its National Coordinator, Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen made the call in a statement sent to newsmen. He said that unemployment …
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