Amid encomium from eminent personalities, which included President Mohammadu Buhari and five other African heads of state, President of the pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote disclosed yesterday that the newly commissioned 650,000pbd refinery would employ over 100,000 Nigerians youths as well as generate over $21 billion, …
Read More »Wema Bank Employees Donate chairs, tables to Isale Eko Grammar School
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution known for its dedication to social responsibility, marked a momentous occasion today as it made a substantial donation of chairs and tables to Isalẹ Eko Grammar School. This heartfelt gesture, a testament to Wema Bank’s unwavering commitment to community development, was made possible through …
Read More »UBA Africa Conversations 2023: Hilda Baci, Owen Omogiafo, Abiola Bawuah, others to Discuss Growth and Business Innovation in Africa
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to celebrate this year’s Africa Day in commemoration of African unity with the fifth edition of the annual UBA Africa Conversations which will be held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheater, UBA House on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. Coming at a time …
Read More »WINB Africa Education First Series 2023: Shun Intimidations, Participate Actively in Nation Building, Women Charged
Nigerian women have been charged not to get intimidated and discouraged but tenaciously participate in political activities and nation-building. The charge was given by participants at the second Education First Series (EFS) workshop organized by the Women in Nation Building, WINB Africa, held at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga …
Read More »Media Intelligence Report on “Hilda Baci Cook-a-thon” 2023
Leading Media Intelligence Consultancy, P+ Measurement Services, conducted a media performance audit on Hilda’s Baci (Hilda Bassey Effiong) Cook-a-thon, which got her into the Guinness World Records, making her the world’s longest-cooking champion. The audit critically examined and revealed the media sentiment, media reach, media share by countries, and sponsorships of Hilda Baci’s Cook-a-thon. …
Read More »Buhari, five African Presidents to commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Monday
In an epoch-making event that will positively transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sectoral landscape, President Muhammadu Buhari will today commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, alongside his counterparts from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Niger, and Chad. Promoted by Africa’s richest man, Aliko …
Read More »Nestlé MILO Basketball Championship 2023: FCT, Niger Shine in Central Conference
It is a dream come true for coach Emmanuel Biodun Tanko, head coach of Father O’Connell Science College, Minna, Niger State, as his team defeated their counterparts from Government Secondary School, Karu, FCT in the final of the boys’ category in the just concluded Central Conference of the MILO Basketball …
Read More »AMVCA: ‘Stop crying foul’, Actress Ifemeludike tells Nollywood producers
Chioma Grace Ifemeludike Nollywood actress, Chioma Grace Ifemeludike has urged Southeast movie producers to stop crying foul over perceived snub at the Africa Magic Viewers’Choice Awards (AMVCA). This comes after her colleague, Adanma Luke, accused AMVCA of ignoring South-East actors, and honouring ‘Yoruba cartels’. Speaking on the snub, Ifemeludike said …
Read More »Veteran Yoruba actor, Adewale Adeyemo, is dead
Adewale Adeyemo Prince Adewale Adeyemo, a veteran Yoruba actor, has died. Adeyemo died on Monday morning after a brief illness. The news was announced by fellow actor, Kunle Afod, on his Instagram page. Sharing a picture of the deceased, Afod wrote, “Hmmmm God you know best RIP Prince Adewale Adeyemo. …
Read More »Resident Doctors Call Off Warning Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike. Orji Emeka Innocent, the association’s president, confirmed the development to DailyTrust on Sunday, stating that the doctors would resume work by 8am on Monday. “Progress will be reviewed on 2nd June 2023 during the association’s general meeting …
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