The state-owned university was plunged into darkness in spite of the management saying that the sum of N20million out of the N60 million monthly bill has been paid. The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has disconnected the Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, from power supply over N40million unpaid …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC set to host Bloom Weekend
Stanbic IBTC Holdings has announced the date for its annual women’s event tagged ‘Bloom Weekend’, coming up in July 2024. This dynamic event will celebrate women in its Blue Blossom community and feature several components including a yoga session, village market, the Ladies At The Table Empowerment Series (LATTES), an …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI®: New order growth at seven-month low in June
June data signaled a broad stagnation of the Nigerian private sector as subdued demand and intense price pressures led to slowdowns in growth of output and new orders. In turn, employment rose only fractionally. There were signs of inflationary pressures picking up, with purchase prices, staff costs and selling charges …
Read More »Nobody Will Recognise Nigeria When Tinubu Completes Remaining Seven Years – Senate President, Akpabio
In his latest comedy-like address, Akpabio on Tuesday told Nigerians not to worry about the challenges facing Nigeria but only pray for the success of the Tinubu’s administration, saying it would pay off in the next seven years. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in another public gaffe on Tuesday, said nobody …
Read More »N2.7bn fraud: BPP director testifies against Sirika Hadi Sirika
A certain Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, witness told an Abuja High Court that former aviation minister, Hadi Sirika’s company was not among five companies listed as bidders for the contract for the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport. The witness, Isaiah Yusuf, who testified as EFCC 4th witness …
Read More »Some private jets aid money laundering, drug trafficking – Keyamo
The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says some private aircraft operating in Nigeria are being used for money laundering, drug trafficking and other illegal activities. Keyamo made the revelation at the Ministry of Aviation in Abuja yesterday, when he inaugurated a Ministerial Taskforce Committee to checkmate illegal …
Read More »Asake thrills fans at 2024 Afronation in Portugal
Nigerian singer Afrobeats star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake on Wednesday headlined the 2024 Afronation concert in Portugal. Asake, at the opening ceremony, thrilled fans with his hit singles. He performed the full version of ‘Fuji Extravaganza’ his highly anticipated single, which is expected to be in his upcoming …
Read More »NiDCOM To File Complaint With Foreign Affairs Ministry, Embassy Over Nigerian Pilgrim’s Mistreatment At Cairo Airport
During his visit to NiDCOM office, Kristilere recounted the events of April 30, 2024, when he and 27 pilgrims were travelling to Israel and had a four-hour layover in Cairo. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has issued a cautionary advisory to its citizens travelling …
Read More »Lagos to convert General Hospital to eye centre
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state government will designate one of its general hospitals as a centre for ophthalmic specialty to improve care for patients with eye conditions. Abayomi said this during the 4th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Africa Retina …
Read More »UTME: JAMB releases 2024 supplementary results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates, who participated in the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted between June 21 and June 22. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Friday by the board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. JAMB said the …
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