Nigerian officials didn’t want me to win COJA 2003 gold — Aliu
Retired sprinter, Deji Aliu, the Athens 2004 Olympics bronze winner and the 2003 African Games 100m gold medallist, talks about his athletics, travails and triumphs, in this interview with ANTHONY NLEBEM How did you start your athletics? As a young kid, it’s something I enjoyed most. When I was still in primary school, I loved […]
Gombe: Three corps members to repeat service year
The National Youth Service Corps has announced that three corps members who abandoned their duty posts will repeat the service year while two others will get an extension. Gombe state NYSC coordinator, Mr Dawut Jidda while speaking at a Passing-Out Parade of 2022 Batch “B” Stream I corps members stated that no fewer than 526 […]
Cheers as Tinubu, Shettima grace #RenewedHopeConcert in Abuja
There was jubilation in the early hours of Friday as the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and his Vice, Kashim Shettima, among other dignitaries, appeared at the Renewed Hope Concert staged at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to show support to their beloved youthful fans. Upon the announcement of his arrival, Tinubu, who alongside Shettima wore […]
Lagos builds 126 classrooms in six districts
The Lagos State Government has built a total of 126 classrooms across the six educational districts in the state. During a two-day exercise, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his representatives unveiled some of these classrooms built by the state’s Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools. Speaking at Elepe Community Junior High School, Ikorodu, where he […]
I decided not to influence National Assembly leadership –Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), said he deliberately avoided meddling in the selection of leaders for the National Assembly since he came into power in 2015. Buhari noted that he believed in the independence of the parliament. The President made the comment at a time when there is controversy over the composition of […]
Wesley students to represent Nigeria in global competition
The Wesley Girls Senior Secondary School, Yaba, Education District IV of Lagos State, will be representing Nigeria at an international competition in Sweden. A statement by the school explained that two students of the school, Abdul-Salam Hajarah, and Korolo Elisabeth won the Nigeria Stockholm Water Prize Competition, which was held on May 18, 2023, at […]
African subsidiaries contribute 50% to UBA’s earnings – CEO
United Bank for Africa Plc has announced that all its African subsidiaries are now on firm footing as they have been contributing maximally to the group’s profit margin. Specifically, the bank’s African operations have contributed close to 50% of the group’s earnings, leveraging on digital offerings and products across the board to gain large market […]
Digital platform launched to guide investors
A new digital platform has been launched to provide investors with the necessary tools and information to make wiser investment choices. Named Moneycounsellors.com, the platform aims to empower investors with data, analysis, and expert insights on pension and mutual funds, ultimately enabling them to invest and save with confidence. During a press briefing in Lagos, […]
Capitals Gain Tax Act faulty, needs amendment – AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and the Chairman of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission, Prof. Jummai Audi, have said the Capital Gains Tax Act, Cap. C1 LFN, 2004 has some shortcomings that need to be addressed. They disclosed this at the workshop on the Reform of Tax […]
OML 130: NNPCL, CNOOC, SAPETRO renew oil production contracts
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on Thursday, announced the renewal of the Oil Mining Lease 130 Production Sharing Contract and conversion of the acreage to a Petroleum Mining Lease in accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. In a ceremony at the NNPCL towers, presided over by the Permanent Secretary, Federal […]