archiveJune 18, 2021

  as gov visits scene of Ibadan violence The Governor of Oyo State, 'Seyi Makinde, on Thursday morning, condemned Wednesday's violence, which erupted in Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, the state capital. The governor, who toured the affected area, said that the government will bring perpetrators of the act to...

  As the contest on Nigerian Idol heats up, the astonishing rendition of the five contestants in the last edition was highly commended by the judges, who also encouraged them to put in their best as the show continues. Kingdom Kroseide’s performance was trailed with praises from the judges. Other...

World Health Organisation (WHO) says one in every 100 dies by their own hand, noting that suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. WHO, in its latest estimates, published on Thursday in “Suicide worldwide in 2019” revealed that every year, more people die as a result of...

  The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reiterated its commitment to support the Federal Government ‘s efforts to ensure food sufficiency.FAO Country Representative, Fred Kafeero, said this at the 44th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says three bodies have so far been recovered from the scene of Thursday night’s tanker explosion on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos State. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Zonal Coordinator, South West Zonal Office, NEMA, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria...

L-R: Member, NDIC Board, Adewale Adeleke; MD/CEO, Bello Hassan; Chairman House Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters, Hon. Darlington Nwokocha; Deputy Chairman, Hon. Ahmadu Jahar; ED/CS NDIC, Hon. Omolola Abiola Edewor and ED-OPs, Mustapha M. Ibrahim at the 2021 Retreat for House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters....

  The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa on Thursday updated the media on the reforms and reorganization currently going on at the EFCC. Speaking at a media briefing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja against the background of his 100 Days in office as...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) to keep its borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) within legal limits. The IMF gave the caution in a statement issued at the end of its staff visit to Nigeria. The mission led by Ms....

The Executive Director, Operations at DigitalSENSE Africa, Mrs. Nkem Nweke, has applauded the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Communications Satellite (NigComSAT), saying it has paved the way for digital cooperation, especially on frequency spectrum management for the forthcoming fifth generation networks...

  FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc has advised investors in the nation’s capital market to always seek financial advice for investment decision to maximise returns on their investments. The Chief Finanicial Officer of FBNH, Mr. Oyewale Ariyibi, said this at the Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CAMCAN) June knowledge sharing...