Outrage as Nigerian lawmaker gifts daughter SUV for graduating from secondary school
A member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi has come under heavy criticism for gifting his daughter, Aisha, a new Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, after her graduation from secondary school. Reports had earlier emerged online stating…
Ikwuazom kicks as Osigwe wins NBA presidential election
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr. Afam Osigwe, has emerged as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Osigwe, SAN, who previously served as General Secretary of the association, polled a total of 20, 425 votes to…
Dangote says firm will drop plan to invest in Nigeria’s steel industry
The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the company will abandon its plans to enter Nigeria’s steel industry to avoid being branded a monopoly. Dangote made this disclosure in a statement on…
Tinubu Addresses African Leaders, Highlights ECOWAS Achievements
He spoke in Accra, the Ghanaian capital on Sunday while presenting the achievements of ECOWAS in the past year at the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), according to a statement from his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. We…
Access Holdings: Success in acquisition, struggle with shareholder value
In 2002, when a young Aig-Imoukhuede and Herbert Wigwe bought into Access Bank, their mission was clear: to take the bank from position 80 out of 90 to one of the top ten banks in Nigeria within five years. They…
Lagos to start charging cars parked outside church, mosque premises
The Lagos State government has announced the launch of its on-street parking scheme, set to begin in October. The scheme will introduce hourly charges for cars parked on designated streets. A notice from the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), dated…
JUST IN: Nigerian Bar Association elects new President
A Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) General Secretary, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), has been elected as the President of the association in the bar election concluded on Saturday night. Osigwe polled 20,435 votes to defeat his closest contender, the Chairman…
Tinubu welcomes ENI’s proposed investment, highlights reforms for global competitiveness
President Bola Tinubu has commended international energy company, ENI, for its proposed new investment in Nigeria. This is as he reiterated his vision of making the nation more globally competitive and an investment destination. Receiving a delegation from ENI led…
Keyamo bans local airports from operating international flights
Minister of Aviation and Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has banned international flight operations at non-international airports. Keyamo, who directed all international flight operations at general aviation terminals, GAT, and other private terminals at the international airports, said except those exempted…
Hilda Baci, Obi show support as Nigerian doctor breaks world record
Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Dr. Fola David, has surpassed the existing record for the world’s largest painting by an individual. On Friday, the fourth day of his attempt, David broke the previous record of 629.98 square metres, held by…