The Nigeria Export Processing Authority (NEPZA) has said that the completion of the Deep-Sea Port in record period of four years was indication of Federal Government’s continued effective policy implementation. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja in a special congratulatory message to the president, free zone investors, and to all relevant…
The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, announced plans to establish a new TB Vaccine Accelerator Council. Dr Ghebreyesus, who said this at a high-level panel on TB at the World Economic Forum, noted that the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis services had brought the urgency…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Monday celebrated the former governor of the state, Chief Adul-Kareem Adebisi Akande, on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Governor Adeleke who praised the elder statesman as a practical demonstration of patriotism and dedication to public service, said his birthday is a moment to thank…
Femi Ogunrombi, who is popular for his comic role in Wale Adenuga’s Comedy series, Papa Ajasco, was confirmed dead by Shaibu Husseini, a Theatre practitioner. The details given by Husseini is somehow sketchy, he however, confirmed that the seasoned Thespian kicked the bucket on Saturday, January 14, 2023.According to Husseini, he narrated via his social…
The Central Bank of Nigeria may be under pressure to extend the deadline for old naira notes to cease being legal tender as bankers and customers push for the extension. The old notes are expected to be out of circulation by January 31 yet there is scarcity of the new notes as banks keep dispensing…
Osun Tribunal: 30 Grounds Why Tribunal Should Dismiss Oyetola’s Petition- INEC, PDP & Adeleke Respondents in the peition filed by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola against the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke have canvassed 30 grounds why the election Tribunal should dismiss the petition with cost awarded against the petitioners. In a separate final addresses, counsels…
The Supreme Court in Abuja, on Friday, has declared the Senatorial primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo West senatorial district to be null and void. The primary, which produced Hon Jones Onyerere as its senatorial candidate for Imo West in the February National Assembly election, was declared null and void by…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has returned to Nigeria from United Kingdom trip. On Thursday night, former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri, shared a video of Atiku’s return on his Twitter page. In the video, Atiku was seen in company with Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel; Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal;…
The Nigerian passport has undergone a significant decrease in its global ranking, dropping 38 places over the past 17 years, as reported by the Henley Passport Index. The index assesses passports by the number of countries that their holders can enter without a visa or with visa-on-arrival. Currently, Nigerian passport holders can enter 46 countries…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) congratulates the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Global African Business Association (GABA), Ms. Rerhi Onomake who assumed office on Monday, 9 January 2023. Ms. Onomake, was appointed to lead the Global African Business Association making history as the first woman to lead GABA. Ms. Onomake will…
