archiveJanuary 2025

Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the newly appointed Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, describing her as “a fitting choice for the high profile office” In his congratulatory message, Governor Adeleke described Princess Zahrah’s appointment as “a testament to her exceptional leadership...

By Haruna Mohammed Salisu This week is the 13th week since I lost my beloved mother Hajara Mohammed. I have tried several times to write this tribute but failed. I found myself struggling—unable to muster the emotional stability to pen down my thoughts. I am never the same again after...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) reports that the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), was directly caused by the activities of pipeline vandals attempting to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil. According to an e-signed...

Mr Tunde Omosebi, a former APC presidential aspirant in the 2023 election, has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others for £990 trillion in damages for violating his fundamental rights. Omosebi, in the suit filed before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, also asked...

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has said it would challenge in a court of law the Federal Government’s decision to allow telecoms operators increase tariff by 50 per cent. The President, NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos said...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, U.S. The historic political comeback, Trump returned to the White House on Monday, after he was successfully sworn-in. In a congratulatory message, the Nigerian government through the Ministry of Foreign...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will conduct an electronic auction of 891 forfeited cars between January 20 and 27, 2025. The commission made the announcement of the auction of the vehicles to the public on its social media handles on Monday. It stated that the vehicles...

Alumni of institutions in the country have been urged to close ranks so as to form a formidable team for the growth of the former institutions, known in Italo as ‘alma mater’ and society at large. Giving this charge at the weekend during the 2025 ThanksGiving Get Together of Times...

Lagos State experienced a big boost in revenue during the festive season and generated $71.6 from the end-of-year activities better known as “Detty December”. Mr. Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, said this during the review of the ‘Lagos State Detty December...

Nigeria's usage of digital payments has significantly increased, as seen by the cumulative N566.39 trillion in electronic transfers that occurred between January and July 2024. The biggest monthly total, N89.5 trillion, was reported in July, representing an 89 per cent year-over-year increase. As more Nigerians use digital platforms for their...