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Nigerian artistes lost out at the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles., United States on Sunday. Five artistes of Nigerian descent – David Adeleke, aka, Davido; Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy; Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake; Olamide Adedeji, aka Baddo; and Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra …

Abbey Mortgage Plc has continued to magnify earnings, surmounting inflationary shocks that allocate as the Bank’s lower Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) its risk management strategies. The mortgage firm’s net profit rose by 11.79 percent to N856.26 million in December 2023 from N766.19 million as of December 2022. Interest income spiked by 49.27 percent to N49.27 billion in …

  Residents of Minna, Niger State, trooped out in large numbers to protest the hardship in Nigeria caused by the rising cost of living occasioned by the downturn of the economy. On Monday, women and many youths blocked the roundabout in the Pkakungu area of Minna to express their grievances over the …

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has issued security advisories to Nigerian nationals ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana.    The High Commission in a statement issued on Monday, February 5, 2024, observed the potentially inflammatory online …

  President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Macky Sall, has described Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, as a blessing to Senegal and Africa as a whole. He lauded the entrepreneurial and philanthropic activities of the frontline businessman and said, the highest civilian award in Senegal, the National …

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 …

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 …

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 …

 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 …

…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 …