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  President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently informed President Bola Tinubu that his group of companies paid a whopping N450 billion in taxes to the Federal Government’s coffers in 2024, thereby making it the highest tax-paying company in Nigeria. With this significant tax payment, Dangote companies are contributing …

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order freezing the bank accounts of Okonjo Udokanma, the CEO/Executive Vice Chair of Fine and Country International (West Africa), a real estate firm, over an debt of $97,982.19 owed to Providus Bank. Justice Lewis Allagoa, who presided over the matter, …

The Police Command in Ondo State says five suspects have been arrested following the assault on a vice-principal during the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) examination held in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s Spokesperson. …

… eyes Geregu Power Plant in Energy Push Nigerian conglomerate MSM Group is ramping up its footprint in the country’s critical industrial sectors, unveiling multi-billion dollar investments in the cement industry as part of an ambitious expansion strategy. The move is designed to position the company as a formidable competitor …

The Civic Alliance for Security Accountability (CASA) has strongly condemned what it calls a coordinated campaign of calumny against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging Nigerians to disregard all unfounded attacks on his person and leadership. In a statement released on Friday, May 30, 2025, the President …

In a move to get fans across Nigeria, the UK, the USA, and beyond buzzing with nostalgia, Afrobeats legends Twin-X have officially launched a brand-new platform: www.twin-x.org. The identical twin brothers Taiwo and Keni Akintoye, who captivated a generation with their timeless 2001 hit “Mother Mi”, are stepping into the digital …

Makogi, Magboro, Ogun State. Over 200 pupils from 26 public and private schools gathered at Makogi Primary School for the inaugural edition of the Ultimate Mind Challenge, a day-long event that blended fun with critical thinking and competition. Organized by the REEL Foundation in collaboration with Dolly Children Foundation and …

…as Aliko Dangote Foundation distributes rice to Okpella Host Communities Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo at the weekend flagged-off the distribution of 13,000 bags of rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) for the economically challenged in the state with an appeal to well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the …

… To commence Global Touring in 2026. As part of its commitment to one of its seven core pillars, the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, is set to launch the AFRIMA Kreative Academy, TAKA,  a project designed to reshape Africa’s creative sector through education, skills development, and job creation to …

SleekChip Technologies Limited, a licensed provider of international Direct Access and National Transit services is in crisis over N6 billion debt. In a significant legal push, MTN Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against more than 20 commercial banks as part of its effort to recover a ₦6 billion interconnect debt …