By Adeyemi Adeleye A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for the peaceful installation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ladoja was on Friday crowned the 44thContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman TAJBank, one of Nigeria’s non-interest banks, says it has met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirement for national non-interest banks. The Managing Director of the bank, Mr Hamid Joda, confirmed the capitalisation feat in a statement on Friday in Abuja. “I am happyContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has dismissed criticism over delays in implementing the 2025 budget. Agnese lauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its focus on transparency and sustainable economic growth. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, heContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The ancient city of Ibadan played host to eminent personalities home and abroad, traditional rulers and politicians, who gathered to witness the historical inauguration of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the coronation, came alive with pride andContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Chief Executive Officer, Air Peace Ltd., Mr Allen Onyema, has called for harmonised regulations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom to smoothen corridors, reduce bottlenecks, cut delays and expand trade. Onyema made the call on Thursday night in Lagos at the Nigerian-BritishContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Two major electricity unions have suspended their planned nationwide strike following the intervention of the Federal Government. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) had threatened to embark on industrial action over unresolved issues in the powerContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Continental President of Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-AFRICA), Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, has called on other developing countries of the world to emulate the reforms and policies of President Bola Tinubu. Oyewole made this known during her presentation at US/Africa Trade and Business Network, Inc meeting, atContinue Reading
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stood down proceedings in Nnamdi Kanu ‘s trial for ruling on motion seeking his transfer to National Hospital Abuja for medical attention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People ofContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The maritime industry is a crucial facilitator of international trade through shipping and port operations; hence, the need for building and training the critical mass of workforce needed for operational efficiency. In Nigeria, and across the globe, the workforce at the maritimeContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has met with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres at the UN headquarters , New York to discuss key issues, including Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the meeting was on the sidelinesContinue Reading
