Dangote appoints daughters Fatima, Mariya, Halima, to head key operations across Dangote group
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest tycoon, has promoted his daughters to senior management positions, as part of the succession and expansion plan for the Dangote Group.According to Arise Tv, Fatima is going to lead commercial activities in oil and gas, Mariya…
FG Announces N5bn Support For Kano Market Fire Victims
FG Announces N5bn Support For Kano Market Fire Victims. It was has gathered that Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced a N5 billion federal government donation to traders affected by the devastating fire that ravaged parts of Singer market in Kano…
NLC Sounds Alarm Over Power Sector, Calls for Total Overhaul Amid Frequent Grid Collapses
Amid the frequent collapse of the National grid, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised an alarm over the sector’s instability, demanding an immediate and total overhaul of the power industry. In a late Sunday statement signed by its President,…
British Museum removes ‘Palestine’ from ancient Middle East displays
The British Museum has removed the word Palestine from displays about the ancient Middle East following complaints. Maps and information boards about ancient Egypt and the seafaring Phoenicians labelled the eastern coast of the Mediterranean as Palestine, and some peoples…
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling station increases fuel price
The retail cost of Premium Motor Spirit has risen at MRS filling stations supported by Dangote Refinery. ZINGTIE has learned that the retail price at MRS filling stations in Abuja has risen to N875 per liter from the previous price…
CAF Confirms Morocco as Host of 2026 WAFCON Amid Relocation Speculation
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Morocco remains the host nation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, CAF president, Dr. Patrice Motsepe addressed the rumors…
Obi donates ₦10m to missionary hospital, highlights role in Nigeria’s healthcare delivery
Peter Obi, ex-Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, visited the Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, on Friday, presenting a ₦10 million donation to support the facility’s growth and improvement in service delivery. During his…
FG launches Nigeria-Ericsson skill acquisition programme to boost digital jobs
The Federal Government has launched a new Nigeria-Ericsson skill acquisition programme aimed at empowering young Nigerians and scaling up digital and technology-driven job creation across the country. The initiative, tagged Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon, is a four-month programme designed to…
Pilot saves 55 by crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane into sea
A passenger plane in Somalia carrying 55 people on board crash-landed in shallow water on a seashore near the international airport on Tuesday. The crew of the plane, a Fokker 50, reported a problem 15 minutes after takeoff from Mogadishu’s…
Ex-ASUU President dies in Ibadan
ASUU’s second president and celebrated literary scholar Biodun Jeyifo dies in Ibadan at 80. Renowned literary critic, public intellectual and second President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, has died at the age of 80….