Following the success of the Mega Plaza event, Carloha Nigeria, the authorised importer and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria has announced plans for future displays and events. According to the company, the proposed displays is expected to afford customers opportunities…
United Capital Trustees Appoints Michael Thomas As MD/CEO
United Capital Trustees, a subsidiary of United Capital Group has appointed Michael Abiodun Thomas as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. A statement explained that the appointment follows a rigorous approval process by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Michael Abiodun…
Tinubu Appoints New BOI Board
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new board for the Bank of Industry (BOI). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying Tinubu named Mansur Muhtar as the…
Nigeria Reaffirms Partnership With Indonesia
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia, highlighting the untapped economic potential and promising avenues for collaboration. This was affirmed during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, held from September 1-3, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia….
Edo 2024: Uhunmwonde, Orhionmwon Back Ighodalo, PDP Receives Over 2,000 Decampees
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, led the campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to Uhunmwonde and Orhionmwon Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State, where they were warmly received by a jubilant crowd of…
NNPCL Admits Owing Petrol Suppliers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) admitted at the weekend its “significant debt to petrol suppliers,” saying it poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply. In a statement on Sunday, NNPCL spokesman Olufemi Soneye said “This financial…
Edo Confirms One Mpox
The Edo State Government has recorded one outbreak of Mpox in the state as well as eight suspected cases of Cholera. Dr Ojeifo Stephenson, the state Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, disclosed this to Channels Television…
Edo 2024: HURIWA Backs INEC’s Digital Compliance, Urges Political Parties To Modernize
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed strong support for the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent decision to reject submissions from political parties that failed to comply with digital requirements for polling and collation agents in…
NAFDAC Harps On Exclusive Breastfeeding
The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has urged nursing mothers to champion optimal breastfeeding of their children with a view to improving the health status of their newborns and lowering…
Edo 2024: PDP Takes Campaign To Owan, Canvasses Votes For Ighodalo, Ogie
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Engr. Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, as well as leaders and members of the Edo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at the weekend, took the party’s campaign for the September 21 governorship election…
Chidimma Wins 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidinma Adetshina representing Taraba State has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, beating 24 other contestants for the coveted title.Adetshina clinched the coveted crown at the grand finale of the beauty pageant held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday…
Minister Probes NIMASA Over Contract Allegations
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has ordered an investigation into contract allegations against the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and its Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Abba Jibril. The Springdale Academy of…
Three Finalists Jostle For Nigeria Prize For Literature
THE Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the finalists for the 2024 edition of the Prize. The shortlisted books in alphabetical order of their titles are: A Father’s Pride by Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmo The Road Does Not End by…
Mpox: Nigeria Begins Vaccination August 8
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has fixed October 8, 2024 as the beginning of Mpox vaccination in Nigeria, barring any last minute change of plans. The head of public relations unit, NPHCDA, Remi Adeleke, who spoke with…