archiveSeptember 2021

HealthPlus Limited, the largest and fastest-growing pharmacy chain across West Africa is set to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry with the launch of Nigeria’s first ever e-Pharmacy. Nigerians can also now access a doctor or pharmacist instantly at a click. Through the digitization of the Pharmacy and retail services, HealthPlus will...

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at Kwara State University, KWASU, Malete. The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud activities. Part of the intelligence indicated...

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State chapter met on Monday and passed a vote of no confidence on Governor Seyi Makinde. The PDP members, in their hundreds, expressed displeasure at being neglected, sidelined despite working for the emergence of Makinde as governor. The stakeholders also sued for...

Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu has signed an agreement with Wartsila OY of Finland for the construction of a 70megawatts dual-fuel power plant for the BUA Cement Sokoto Line 4 in North-West of Nigeria, Sokoto State. Recently, the cement company revealed that it was looking to increase its...

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, FTX Derivates Cryptocurrency Exchange, a global leader in the crypto space organised an educational seminar in the city of Enugu for crypto enthusiasts and newbies. Recently, the brand has been receiving accolades from its Nigerian users, for having its interests at...

The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) says it wis intensifying efforts to establish a Trust Fund. The fund would be used to provide start-up capitals for the corps members after their service years. The scheme also said that it is working to get a rebate on flight charges for corps...

The newly-appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has urged all members of staff and students of the institution to support and cooperate with her administration for peace to continue to reign in the institution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olatunji-Bello assumed...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Anti-Open Grazing bill into law. The law is to prohibit the open grazing and trespass of cattle and for connected purposes. The House of Assembly passed the bill on September 9 after it scaled the second reading and it went through a...

posts ₦295.72bn from sale of petroleum products The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it recorded a total crude oil and gas export sales of $219.75m in May 2021, representing 180.29% increase on sales from the previous month of April 2021. This is contained in the May 2021 edition of...

A board headed by Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has been appointed for the soon-to-be incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by President Muhammadu Buhari. Group Managing Director of the NNPC Mele Kyari will be the chief executive officer of the NNPC Limited. The President has ordered the commencement of the...