By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A gigolo is a male escort or social companion who is supported by a woman in a continuing relationship, often living in her residence or having to be present at her beck and call, according to Oxford Dictionary Generally, the term “gigolo”Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade CRD Lugbe residents along Airport Road in Abuja have pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to protect their homes threatened by Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) demolition and land reallocation. CRD is an acronym for Committee on Resettlement and Development Layout. In a “Save Our Souls” petition sentContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Presidency has pledged unwavering support to the victims of the recent fire outbreak in Karon-majigi, a colony dedicated to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mr Abba Isa, conveyedContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher and Lucy Ogalue Nigeria and the UK have signed an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) to further boost trade and investment and to unlock new opportunities for both countries. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the MoU which was signed in Abuja is the firstContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has partnered with OPAY Digital Services Ltd. to register an additional 300,000 small businesses, aligning with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. Hussaini Magaji, the Registrar-General of CAC, announced the initiative at a meeting in Abuja organisedContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Jet Age Nation Builders Africa Union Simulation, an African Caribbean and Pacific institution, has hinted plans to host a global conference in Nigeria to showcase the continent’s potential and counteract negative perceptions. Mr Young Piero, the Africa Coordinator, in a news conference revealed that the eventContinue Reading
By Dorathy Aninge The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a global non-profit, is set to establish Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinics in Benue and Abuja, with an expected launch by June. This initiative reflects a substantial commitment to address prevailing public health concerns. This announcement was made by Mr Steve Aborishade,Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Iya Semiu, as she is popularly called, sits in her makeshift shop at Jabi garage, a bustling motor park in Abuja metropolis, displaying her wares, which includes sachet of alcoholic drinks. She is oblivious of the ban on Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottlesContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), says it has no plans to tax online content creators. According to a staff of the agency who spoke under the condition of anonymity, skit makers are individuals who do not fall within the purview of the FIRS. “FIRS does notContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The North Central Development Initiative (NCDI) has urged the Federal Government to establish the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to address development challenges in the region. Mr Musa Otigba, the Director-General of NCDI, made this call during the inauguration of 10 Standing Committees aimed at facilitating theContinue Reading
