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August 3, 2020 No Responses

Ibadan Group Demands Indigene As UI, UCH Heads

The apex Ibadan socio-cultural organisation, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint an indigene as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. The CCII President-General, Alhaji Adeyemi Soladoye, made the appeal at...

August 2, 2020 No Responses

Oyo Defends N100b Bond

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, on Saturday said the state government’s decision to finance developmental projects through borrowings was in order. Speaking during an interactive session with Journalists in Ibadan, Olaniyan explained that su...

August 2, 2020 No Responses

Okoye, Nigerian-Born Politician, Blazes Trail In U.S. Politics

A Nigerian, Mr Gabe Okoye, is on the ballot in a forthcoming Democratic Party’s senatorial primary runoff election in the U.S. Okoye, who hails from Enugwu-Aguleri, in Anambra, is seeking the main opposition party’s ticket for the November 3 ge...

August 2, 2020 No Responses

PDP Inaugurates 1,000-Seat Capacity Secretariat In Akwa Ibom

Prince Uche Secondus, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday inaugurated 1,000-seat capacity secretariat in Akwa Ibom State. Secondus, while inaugurating the new state secretariat in Uyo, commended the leadership role of Gov. ...

August 2, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Closes Eti-Osa Isolation Centre, Increases Public Gatherings To 50 Persons

The Lagos State Government has closed down Eti-Osa Isolation Centre with effect from Friday night. The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the closure at Lagos House, Marina on Saturday during the 17th update on the management of coronavirus in ...

August 2, 2020 No Responses

British Airways Pilots Vote To Accept Jobs Deal

British Airways pilots have voted to accept a deal that will temporarily cut pay by 20% and eliminate 270 jobs, says the pilots’ union Balpa. The deal prevents a controversial “fire-and-rehire” scheme where staff would have been handed ...

August 2, 2020 No Responses

The Sovereign Wealth Fund And The Urgency For Economic Diversification

Delivered By Olusegun Aganga, CON, At The EY Alumni Event 1. OPENINGFirst, I must thank the EY Alumni and the organising committee for asking me to speak at this inaugural event. I have declined to speak at many events since I...

August 2, 2020 No Responses

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Omotola Majekodunmi with the President, Donnelly College, Kansas City, Monsignor Stuart.W. Swetland at her Commencement and Pinning Ceremony on Saturday in Kansas, United States of America

August 1, 2020 No Responses

Massilia Reveals New Mitsubishi Pajero Sports At First Virtual Car Launch In Nigeria

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — New Mitsubishi Pajero Sports officially commenced its sojourn in Nigeria on Friday courtesy Massilia Motors, sole distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Nigeria. Unveiling the new Sports U...

August 1, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Seeks More Collaboration With Stevedoring Firms

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared renewed commitment towards furthering the interest of stevedores as captured in the 2014 Stevedoring Regulation. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, stated...

August 1, 2020 No Responses

Group Implores Mothers On Exclusive Breastfeeding

A group, Safe Mamahood, on Friday urged nursing mothers to exclusively breastfeed their children for six months as the best source of nutrition for the infant. The Coordinator of the Initiative, Ms Vivian Agomuo, spoke to the News Agency of...

August 1, 2020 No Responses

Renault Records $8.58b Loss In Six Months

French carmaker Renault posted a record net loss of 7.292 billion euros ($8.58 billion) in the first half of the year, as the COVID-19 pandemic hampered its turnaround efforts while losses at alliance partner Nissan also weighed.Group operating losses, fac...

August 1, 2020 No Responses

Kaigama: Catholic Church Offer Of 425 Health Facilities To FG Still Valid

The Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama on Friday said the Church’s offer of 425 health facilities to the Federal Government to support efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is still valid. Speaking during an interactive ses...

August 1, 2020 No Responses

Tambuwal Task Farmers On Economic Recovery

Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has urged Nigerian farmers to continue to remain dedicated to their farmlands as part of measures to support the country’s economic recovery. Tambuwal in a Sallah massage on Friday described economic challenges ...