President/CEO of Sunora Foods, Charles Eghobamien, and Governor Obaseki with the MOU to invest US$100 million in oil palm value chain and other crops in Edo. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunora Foods Mr Charles Eghobamien, has revealed plans by his company to invest US$100 million in …
Read More »Tax Invasion: Nigeria Gives BUA Industries 7 Days To Submit Relevant Documents Over Non-Compliance With Income Tax Laws, VAT Returns Remittance
The Nigerian Government through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to BUA Industries Limited to reconcile with the government or pay N198.7 billion arising from non-compliance with income tax laws and VAT returns remittance. The tax liability is for 2022. A letter addressed to the …
Read More »Plan your movement: Lagos shuts Eko Bridge for repair
Eko Bridge The Lagos State Government on Friday announced closure of the popular Eko Bridge for two days for repair. A statement issued by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, said the motoring public is hereby informed of the need to carry out emergency repairs on Eko Bridge, …
Read More »Presidential yacht delivered before public outcry, says Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has confirmed that Presidential yacht, said to be worth about N5 billion, had been delivered to Nigeria before public outcry. Nigerians had criticized the budget for the yacht after a copy of the expenditures proposed in the 2023 supplementary …
Read More »Why We Suspended Medical Students, Benue Varsity Explains
Benue State University, Markudi The management of the Benue State University (BSU) has explained why it suspended the 200 to 600 level students of its College of Health Sciences. Recall that the school has reportedly suspended all the 200 to 600 level medical students for staging a protest in front …
Read More »NPFL, StarTimes sign N1bn 5-year league broadcast rights deal
Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman, NPFL Board, alongside the President of the NFF, Ibrahim Gusau and Joshua Wang, the CEO of StarTimes Nigeria during the signing of a five-year league broadcast rights deal on Thursday in Abuja. Courtesy of the NI billion deal between Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and …
Read More »You Want To Blackmail My Government, Uzodimma Accuses Ajaero Of Partisan Politics
R-L Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, L-R Nigeria Labour Congress protesters The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has accused the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, of blackmailing his government. Uzodimma disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. This is as Uzodimma’s refuted …
Read More »After Over 2 Years In Captivity, Baptist Student Regains Freedom
A student of Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State, Treasure Ayuba, has regained freedom after over two years in captivity. Recall that 121 students of the school were abducted when gunmen invaded the school located at Maraban Damishi, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on July 5, 2021. …
Read More »Leading Architects share success stories on Glo-Sponsored CNN African Voices
African Voices Playmakers, the 30-minute magazine programme sponsored by Globacom on CNN International, will this weekend feature two high profile architects who have successfully created more inclusive places for people to live, work, and play. The guests who will be on the programme include Nigeria-born Tosin Oshinowo and Luyanda Mphalwa, from South Africa. …
Read More »Over N672bn Invested In Real Estate Properties, SUKUK, As Pension Funds Boost Infrastructure Financing
Under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), pension funds have emerged as a formidable force in addressing the infrastructure financing gap in Nigeria, providing essential support for the development of vital projects throughout the country. As pension funds increasingly establish themselves as a viable alternative source of infrastructure funding in Nigeria, …
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