Category: Development
BREAKING: Soun of Ogbomoso Appoints Imaam of Soun’s Palace
Ogbomoso, Nigeria — In a significant event held at the Soun’s Palace, Ọba Ghandi Afọlábí Ọláoyè, Orumógege III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, announced the appointment of Habib Ahmed Adekunle as the new Imam of Soun’s Palace. The announcement follows a special prayer session held at the palace. In his remarks, Ọba Ghandi Afọlábí Ọláoyè emphasized…
BUA Cement Chairman AbdulSamad Rabiu Criticizes Dealers for Frustrating Efforts to Lower Cement Prices
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — AbdulSamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Cement, has revealed that the company’s attempt to reduce the price of cement to N3,500 per bag last year was thwarted by the actions of cement dealers, who instead sold the product to consumers at inflated prices. Speaking at the 8th Annual General Meeting of…
EFCC Arrests Syndicate Impersonating Chairman Olukoyede in $1 Million Fraud Scheme
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a four-man syndicate of alleged fraudsters who were impersonating the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a $1 million extortion scheme. The suspects are accused of targeting Mohammed Bello-Koko, the former Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), by claiming that…
Nigeria Seeks Japan’s Cooperation in Tackling Security Challenges in Africa
Tokyo, Japan, August 25, 2024 — Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for enhanced cooperation between Japan and Africa to address the continent’s escalating security challenges. Speaking at the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), which took place from August 24th to 25th, 2024, in…
Bruno Labbadia Appointed as 37th Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Abuja, August 27, 2024 — The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of German football tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team, the Super Eagles. This decision was confirmed by the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, in a statement released early Tuesday morning. “The…
Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Content Moderation and Government Pressure in Letter to House Judiciary Committee
August 26, 2024 – Washington, D.C. In a recent letter to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to inquiries concerning content moderation practices on Meta’s platforms and the company’s interactions with the U.S. government. The letter, addressed to Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, sheds light on the complex relationship between Meta…
Hon. Ifedolapo Waliu Owode Distributes Farm Inputs and Facilitates Farmer Registration in Ijebu East
Ijebu East, Ogun State — In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity and support local farmers, Hon. Ifedolapo Waliu Owode, the representative of Ijebu East Local Government Area in the Ogun State House of Assembly, has commenced the distribution of essential farm inputs to farmers in the region. The distribution event took place on…
House Committee Inspects Proposed Kara Market Relocation Site in Ogere
Ogere, Ogun State — The Ogun State House Committee on Agriculture and Environment, accompanied by representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment, as well as stakeholders from Kara Market, conducted an inspection of the proposed relocation site for the Kara Market in Ogere. The site is intended to house the market, which is currently…
Nigerian Education Loan Fund Expands Reach with New Onboarding of State-Owned Institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF) continues to make significant strides in its mission to provide accessible financial aid to students across the country. As of the latest update, a total of 86 state-owned institutions have been successfully onboarded onto the NELF portal, expanding the reach and impact of the student loan program. In a…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Proposes Crude Oil Sales to Dangote Refinery in Naira
Abuja, Nigeria — In a significant move aimed at stabilizing fuel prices and the exchange rate between the dollar and the Naira, President Bola Tinubu has extended a vital lifeline to the Dangote Refinery. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a proposal put forward by the President to sell crude oil to the Dangote…