Amidst tight security arrangements, the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos witnessed the beginning of nationwide protests organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the contentious removal of petrol subsidy. The demonstrators voiced their opposition to the government’s decision, which they believe will exacerbate the financial burdens faced by citizens. Earlier, […]
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The Delta State House of Assembly has completed the screening and confirmation process for 18 out of 26 nominees recommended by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to take up crucial roles as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council. The confirmation proceedings were conducted on Wednesday in Asaba, with the Assembly’s […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced that it has charged the suspended Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to court, mere hours after a Federal High Court ordered the DSS to either arraign or release him from custody. The spokesperson for the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, made this revelation […]
As Sector Added N10.126 Trillion To GDP In 2022 Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has formally declared that as of 2021, the investment profile in the country’s telecommunications sector, which includes both foreign direct investment (FDI) and local investment, has […]
In a devastating turn of events, OceanGate Inc., the submersible operator, has confirmed the loss of all five individuals who were aboard a submersible that went missing near the wreckage of the Titanic. The company issued a solemn statement on Thursday, expressing their belief that CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood, […]
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has officially signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill into law. The legislation, known as the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023, establishes a legal framework to protect personal information and regulate data protection practices within the country. The bill was presented to the Senate and […]
In an exciting achievement, Hilda Effiong Bassey, widely known as Hilda Baci, has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual). The announcement was made on Tuesday via the official Guinness World Records website, stating that Hilda Baci successfully completed […]
In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has signed the Students Loan Bill into law, signaling a breakthrough for financially disadvantaged students in Nigeria. The President’s assent to the bill marks the fulfilment of his commitment to revolutionize education funding in the country. Speaking to State House correspondents at the […]
Dazzles Stakeholders With Growth Across Key MetricsRising from a lower profit margin of N10.2billion and a debilitating Non-Performing Loan portfolio of 45 per cent in 2015, to an impressive profit of N147billion and a significantly lowered NPL rate of 5.6 per cent in 2022, FirstBank has proven that its back-to-back profit-making […]
Telecommunications company, Globacom, has stated that its Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution Advanced network (Glo 4G-LTE Advanced) will boost productivity among professionals, businessmen and students. Globacom assured in a press statement that the simultaneous rollout of the service in major cities in the country is to speed up economic […]