Terrorists release more abducted Abuja-Kaduna passengers. Photo Credit: Twitter NG Terrorists that attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train and kidnapped its passengers have released an additional four of their hostages after over 120 days in captivity. Tukur Mamu, the frontline negotiator and media consultant of Ahmed Gumi confirmed the development to journalists …
Read More »Nationwide okada ban will render 40 million people jobless – Group
Okada riders in Lagos The Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Riders Association of Nigeria says the federal government would cause 40 million residents of Nigeria to lose their source of income if it goes ahead to place a nationwide ban on commercial motorcycles. The federal government through Abubakar Malami the Attorney-General of …
Read More »Some Nigerian bakers suspend strike, hike bread prices
Bread Residents of some Nigerian states will pay more for bread as bakers in a number of states have announced price hikes to cover high cost of ingredients. Kogi Master Bakers, on Sunday, said they were resuming production after weeks of strike, but will increase prices of their products. The …
Read More »Eight Monkeypox cases confirmed in Edo
The Edo State Ministry of Health says that eight persons have tested positive for Monkeypox in the state. Prof. Akoria Obehi, the state Commissioner for Health who made this disclosure, however, said all confirmed cases had recovered. But she appealed to residents to observe safety measures to reduce the spread …
Read More »Osinbajo discharged from hospital after successful surgery
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been discharged from the hospital following a successful surgical operation and rehabilitation. This was made known by his spokesman, Laolu Akande. Akande while making the disclosure, quoted Dr Nicholas Audifferen, the Chief Personal Physician to the Vice President. The statement read: “The Vice President, Professor …
Read More »Redefining supply chain in Nigeria’s retail market space
There is hardly a neighbourhood in the country where a retailer is not found and a vacuum automatically gets created in the absence of a formal retail store on any street. The retail business is growing with the redefinition of how supply meets demand. Most recently, retailers need not worry …
Read More »World Youth Skills Day: HEREL Organises Free Webinar to Empower Youths in Real Estate
In commemoration of this year’s World Youth Skills Day and the desire to tackle the scourge of unemployment in Nigeria, HEREL, a premium real estate development and investment firm with a focus on redefining experiences in physical spaces through design excellence, on Friday, July 15th, 2022, organised a free …
Read More »ZENITH BANK RETAINS POSITION AS NUMBER ONE BANK IN NIGERIA BY TIER-1 CAPITAL FOR THE THIRTEENTH YEAR IN A ROW IN THE 2022 TOP 1000 WORLD BANKS RANKING
Zenith Bank Plc has been ranked as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2022 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine. For the thirteenth consecutive year, the Bank retained its position as the number one Tier-1 bank in Nigeria with a Tier-1 …
Read More »Bayelsa Govt. seeks Heritage Bank support on youth devt in sport
The Bayelsa State Government has indicated interest in partnering Heritage Bank Plc on youth empowerment and sport development. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo disclosed the interest of the State Government during a courtesy call with the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Daniel Igali and others on the Management of …
Read More »Buhari, Atiku, Tinubu Hail 100m Hurdles Gold Champion Amusan
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed Tobi Amusan for winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold medal for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship 2022. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Monday, the president joined Nigerians to celebrate Amusan, “who in one night stunned the athletics …
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