In celebration of the 2022 International Women’s Day and in line with its commitment to empower women in Nigeria, Keystone Bank Limited through the Keystone Bank Women Economic Empowerment Committee (KWEEC) partnered with Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd. (MEMMCOL), to train and provide financial independence for young women. Chairperson, …
Read More »Tony Elumelu Presents Transcorp Group’s Strong 2021 Performance and ESG Blueprint to Shareholders.
Abuja, Nigeria – April 21, 2022; Shareholders of Nigeria’s leading listed diversified conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp”), met today for the Group’s 16th Annual General Meeting, held at the Group’s hospitality flagship, Transcorp Hilton Abuja. The Group saw significant growth across all metrics. Group Gross Earnings increased to N111.2 billon in 2021, …
Read More »JUST IN: Buhari approves reopening of Idiroko, three other land borders
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate reopening of four additional land borders. President Buhari had in December 2020 opened the Seme, Mfun borders in the Southwest, Ilela and Maigatari borders in the Northwest. it was reported that the additional border posts which have been reopened are …
Read More »JUST IN: 5 Five Days After Closure Over Sex Tape, Lagos Reopens Chrisland Schools
Chrisland School On Saturday, the Lagos State Government ordered the reopening of all Chrisland Schools shut down over the controversies surrounding a sex tape involving minor pupils of the school. The state’s Commissioner of Education, Folasade Adefisayo, said the directive followed a review of the ongoing administrative investigation into the incident. Adefisayo …
Read More »Sympathisers throng Alaafin of Oyo’s palace over death of Oba Adeyemi [PHOTOS]
Sympathisers have continued to throng the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo since the news of the death of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi filtered into the town. Adeyemi died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. Adeyemi ruled for 52 years before his demise, making him the longest-reigning Alaafin. He was …
Read More »Palace Confirms Death Of Alaafin Of Oyo
The Palace of Oyo State has confirmed the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. Bode Durojaye, the spokesperson for the late monarch simply told Punch, “Alaafin is dead. Details in due course”. This website had earlier reported that the 83-year -monarch joined his ancestors on Friday night …
Read More »Buhari lauds Dangote’s entrepreneurial acumen, enjoins Nigerians in business to emulate him
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja lauded the entrepreneurial spirit and doggedness of the President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote and urged Nigerians in business to emulate this iconic figure, to enable the country witness real economic growth and development. While receiving the President of DIL and …
Read More »Ward Suspends National Chairman Of SDP, Olu Agunloye
Ondo State Chapter of Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended Dr Olu Agunloye, its National Chairman, over alleged anti-party activities and disregard for the party’s constitution. The suspension is contained in a letter dated March 28, entitled “Letter of ratification of the suspension of Dr Olu Agunloye.” The letter addressed …
Read More »FG Trains Local Cooks To Feed 10m Sch Kids
Cheery news for local cooks in the country following the decision of the Federal Government to train 150, 000 cooks nationwide as part of its school feeding project. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq disclosed this in Abuja, the nation’s capital, adding that …
Read More »‘You’re Weaker Without Russia!’– Putin Reacts To Suspension From US-Led OAS
Russia President, Vladimir Putin The Russian Government has said that its recent suspension from the Organization of American States (OAS) will not affect it negatively, rather it is the American countries that would become weaker. This is the second suspension of Russia by an international organization directly involving countries. Recall …
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