The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the pieces of jewellery seized from Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, have been valued at about N14.460 billion. He also said that the Houses seized from the former Minister is also valued at 80million dollars. The EFCC Chairman, …
Read More »Women Can Add $14.58 Billion to E-Commerce in Africa
Lagos, Nigeria; 27 May 2021: A new report, published today by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with Africa’s leading e-commerce firm Jumia, has said Africa’s e-commerce market could grow by more than $14.5 billion between 2025-2030. The report says this can be achieved by increasing the number of …
Read More »Victor Alewo Adoji: Celebrating a silent philanthropist extraordinaire at 50
When great men celebrate, even the stars bow in solemn hallow. As Dr. Victor Alewo Adoji (DVAA), the erudite banker-turned politician celebrates his 50th birthday on Saturday May 29, 2021, the periscope is focused on a man who has given his all to create peace, tranquility and progress for his …
Read More »Constitution amendment must not be taken as jamboree, says Akeredolu
As the process of constitution amendment is ongoing in the country, the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Wednesday said it would be better for the country to adopt the 1963 Constitution, which he said contained the principles of true federalism. The governor, who berated the current 1999 Constitution, …
Read More »I’m fine, Charly Boy says after surviving scooter accident
Maverick showbiz man and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, says he is now hale and hearty after media reports that he was involved in a serious scooter accident. Charly Boy disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in …
Read More »100 students hospitalised after inhaling chemicals in Ekiti
Students of the College of Health and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti on Wednesday went on rampage after 100 of their colleagues collapsed for allegedly inhaling chemicals during a fumigation exercise on the campus. The Nation gathered the students collapsed while writing their examinations after inhaling chemicals when operatives of the Federal Fire …
Read More »Akwa Ibom governor says he’s not joining APC, sponsors of rumour exposed
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed as false a report in the local media that Governor Udom Emmanuel was planning to defect from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general elections. Mr Emmanuel, who is doing his second term as governor, has also …
Read More »We’re yet to receive recovered £4.2m Ibori loot – Delta govt
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa Delta State government has said it has not received from the £4.2m looted by a former governor of the state, James Ibori, which the Federal Government recently repatriated from the United Kingdom. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris, had disclosed on Tuesday before …
Read More »Afriland Properties celebrates Africa day, restates commitment to quality service delivery.
Leading African real estate investment and management company, Afriland Properties Plc has restated its commitment to improving lives through quality service delivery at its 2021 Africa day celebration. The Managing Director of Afriland Properties Plc, Mrs. Uzoamaka Oshogwe, who spoke on the day earmarked to acknowledge the strides made in …
Read More »Shareholders hail Dangote over Cement’s N272.6bn dividend
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Wednesday commended the Management of the company for an impressive performance despite the economic challenges in the year under review. Unanimously, the shareholders approved N272.6 billion as dividend, translating to N16 per share for the year ended December 31, 2020. The …
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