archiveAugust 9, 2021

Terrorists have invaded Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State and abducted the state Commissioner for Information Mohammed Sani Idris. The abduction was confirmed in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of the State Mary Noel-Berje on Monday. “The Commissioner was said to have been...

In a bid to strengthen and reposition the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) towards attaining global excellence and profitability, the Management of the Corporation has announced the promotion and redeployment of some staff to fill key vacant positions. In a statement released by the Corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public...

*Our Gov is doing a new thing in Oyo - Rev Owa Oyo State Governor,  'Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, charged professionals and religious leaders to participate in politics to enhance good governance and promote sanity in the political system. The governor, who gave the charge while speaking at a thanksgiving...

 Trading at the local bourse opened for the week on Monday negatively with a loss of N126 billion driven by sell pressure in some blue chips.Specifically, the market capitalisation inched lower by N126 billion to close at N20.094 trillion from N20.220 trillion achieved on Friday. Also, the All-Share Index lost...

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) said it would continue its meeting tomorrow with others stakeholders as part of efforts to resolve the leadership crisis rocking the party. The meeting was called following the resignation of seven national deputy officers of the party, who accused PDP National Chairman, Uche...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a trading surplus of ₦43.57bn in April 2021 representing a 23.64% increase over the ₦35.24bn surplus it recorded in the previous month of March 2021. This is contained in the April 2021 edition of the NNPC Monthly Financial and Operations Report (MFOR),...

Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria has rolled out robust products known as Acada School Portal Solution with the aim of adding value to the different levels in the educational sector; whilst making a new entrant into the financial sector with the unveiling of the Alumni Banking Service. The two products Acada...

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, on Monday announced the withdrawal of the conferment of Otunba Asoludero chieftaincy title on former Imo State governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha. The first-class traditional ruler also canceled the installation ceremony which was earlier scheduled to hold on Sept. 19. The withdrawal is...

  *Prof Oduyoye, the inaugural lecturer, to small business owners: integrity, customer satisfaction key to success A pivotal element of the Buhari administration's economic direction is providing support to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in order to raise hope, create jobs and opportunities that will produce growth and development...

The government of Oyo State has announced Tuesday, August 10, 2021 as a public holiday, to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, 1st Muharram (Hijrah) 1443 AH. This is contained in a circular letter from the Office of the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, made available to...