As Femi Otedola Multiplies His Fortunes Beyond Expectations
Time has a remarkable way of refining a person’s abilities. It even has the tendency to reveal hidden depths, deepening acumen and strengthening strategic foresight. Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is the perfect example of such an evolution, as he is…
Customs intercept containers carrying arms worth N13.9bn
The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives intercepted nine containers carrying offensive items including arms, ammunition, Illicit drugs and second-hand clothes worth N13.9 billion. The Comptroller-General, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists in Onne Port, Rivers…
Ethiopian Airlines announces FG’s withdrawal from Nigeria Air project
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the Nigerian government is no longer interested in establishing the proposed Nigeria Air joint venture. This confirmation came from the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, in Dubai over the weekend. The announcement was…
Drug dealers’ boldness to seek court’s protection baffles Kano gov
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed shock over the boldness displayed by certain drug dealers, who have obtained court orders for the release…
N180tr Fed Govt’s Consumer Credit scheme set for takeoff
This is part of key major campaign promises of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with the student loan scheme, which is also due to begin in September Chief Executive Officer of CreditCorp, Uzoma Nwagba, told The Nation that the agency…
Napoli silent on Osimhen after sacking six
Former Italian champions Napoli remain silent on the future of Nigeria international striker victor Osimhen despite announcing the departure of six first-team players. Yesterday, Napoli officially confirmed that six players will be leaving the club upon the expiry of their contracts,…
Drug dealers’ boldness to seek court’s protection baffles Kano gov
expressed shock over the boldness displayed by certain drug dealers, who have obtained court orders for the release of confiscated illicit drug shipments. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, the governor disclosed that he was…
FRSC to withdraw licences of recalcitrant drivers – Corps marshal
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will henceforth revoke the driver’s licenses of recalcitrant drivers. Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, made this known on Friday in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the…
Nigeria’s debt to GDP ratio crosses 50% for the first time
Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio crossed 50% for the first time ever last week after the Debt Management Office published the country’s latest public debt figures. According to the DMO, Nigeria now has a public debt portfolio of N121 trillion, consisting of…
Nigerian families switch to alternatives as tomato price soars
As prices of fresh pepper and tomatoes skyrocket, many Nigerian households have devised means to cope with the situation. Nutrition experts have however, advised on the need for citizens to be wary of adulterated alternatives and harmful concoctions. Nigerians have…