archiveSeptember 2023

  The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the case of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestine allegedly went missing during his treatment. The Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, inaugurated the committee at a plenary on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria...

IPC’s Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ), is very concerned by the recent closure of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM operations in Port Harcourt, by the Rivers State Government, and deems the action unacceptable and a violation of the rule of law. The media organisation on...

A new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that Nigeria generated N1.49 trillion as the aggregate revenue from Value-Added Tax (VAT) in the first half of 2023. The NBS on Monday stated that on the aggregate, VAT for the second quarter of 2023 was reported at...

  The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu said he would ensure that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is achieved through the deployment of Science, Technology and innovation (STI) in the economy. Mr. Halilu made this...

  In a remarkable turn of events, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) achieved a significant milestone as its All-Share Index (ASI) surged to an unprecedented level of 68,279.14, marking a 1.11% increase. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 66,371.20 points set on March 5, 2008, following a prior all-time...

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 alleged internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested on September 1, 2023 at Ologolo and Idi – Ishin areas of Ibadan, Oyo State following intelligence on their fraudulent activities. The suspects are Mustapha Adeyemi...

  The University of Ibadan has appointed and decorated the governor of Oyo State, 'Seyi Makinde, as Ambassador Extraordinaire of the University ahead of its 75th anniversary. Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Kayode Adebowale, who led the management of the university and members of the anniversary committee to the Courtesy...

The International Association of Deposit Insurers, African Regional Committee (IADI-ARC) has appointed the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Bello Hassan its Vice Chairperson. According to a press statement by Mr. Bashir Alhassan Nuhu, Director, and Communication & Public Affairs of the Corporation made available...

  Dr. Ifekandu Bennett Omalu is a native of Urunnebo Village, Enugwu Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Born on September 1st, 1968. He attended both primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. And for his tertiary education he proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he...

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday insisted that the declaration of  President Bola Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 presidential election in Nigeria is fraudulent. The party made the submission while reacting to the date fixed by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to deliver its...