The Publisher of online news platform, August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, popularly known as Omoatitebi, has formally entered the political arena, declaring his intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat representing Lagos Island Constituency II under…
Nigeria Ramps Up Awareness On GMO Seed Safety
THE National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has sensitised farmers and key stakeholders on the safety and benefits of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) seeds to enhance agricultural productivity and food security.Alhaji Bello Bawa, Director-General of NBMA, made this known during an…
ICPC Celebrates Agha-Ibe’s 24 Years Of Service
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has honoured Barr. Grace Agha-Ibe as she retired from her position as Director, Proceeds of Crime Department (POCD), describing her exit as glorious and well-deserved after 24 years of dedicated…
Tinubu Extends Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s Tenure As NSCDC Boss
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term.The reappointment took effect from Friday, February 27, 2026Dr Audi was first appointed to…
NUPRC Oversees Olo Trust Handover To Aradel
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has presided over the formal handover of the Olo Oilfield Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) from TotalEnergies to Aradel Holdings Plc, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act…
FRSC Strengthens Staff Welfare Through Pension Dialogue
The Corps Commander in charge of Pensions and Insurance, CC Rose Garba, on Wednesday, 26 February, 2026, convened an interactive session at the National Headquarters of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) between staff of the Corps and representatives of…
Shippers’ Council, Port Police Strengthen Collaboration
Efforts to improve cargo movement and curb operational bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports received a boost as the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Port Authority Police (Western) Command agreed to strengthen collaboration through intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement strategies.Speaking during…
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L-R: Managing Director/CE, Total Energies EP Nigeria, Matthieu Bouyer; Managing Director, Total Energies Marketing Nigeria; Wilfred Konde; President Exploration and Production, Total Energies; Nicolas Terraz; President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Group Executive Director, Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries…
Mikano Motors, Autochek Africa Seal New Vehicle Financing Deal
By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com Mikano Motors, on Friday, in Lagos, sealed a strategic auto financing deal with Autochek Africa, Nigeria’s leading digital automotive and financing platform.City Business News reports that the partnership is designed to fundamentally change how Nigerians can…
Court Jails Orient Petroleum MD, Two Others 14 Years For N25b Fraud
Justice O. M. Anyachebelu of the Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has convicted and sentenced Engineer Nnaemeka Nwawka, managing director, Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, Jude Anniekwe Cyril and Sage Nebefeife Foundation to fourteen years imprisonment each for stealing,…
Dangote Cement Photo News
L-R: Group Managing Director/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; Vice President, Dangote Industries Limited, Olakunle Alake; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Sinoma International Engineering, Lin Zhong Sinoma (Nanjing); EVP, Sinoma International Engineering…
Alleged N8.7b Money Laundering: Court Sends Malami, Wife, Son Back To Prison
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, February 27, 2026, ordered the remand of the former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe…
Shippers’ Council, Navy Strengthen Maritime Collaboration
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Akutah Pius has reaffirmed the critical role of maritime security in driving port efficiency, trade facilitation, and the growth of Nigeria’s blue economy.Speaking during a courtesy visit by the…
Lafarge Africa Attains ₦1.1trillion Revenue Milestone
Lafarge Africa Plc, provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions and manufacturer of premium cement brands, has announced a revenue milestone of N1.1 trillion in 2025, representing a 53 per cent surge from N696.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period…