Tony, evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, lauds Heritage Bank for promoting Nigeria culture

Tony, evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, lauds Heritage Bank for promoting Nigeria culture

Evicted housemates at the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Offiong Edet Anthony (Thin Tall Tony), visited Heritage Bank Corporate Communication office in Lagos over the weekend. Thin Tall Tony as he is famously addressed and Omobolaji Mogaji, Media...
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‘How to tackle corrupt Vice Chancellors’

‘How to tackle corrupt Vice Chancellors’

To successfully tackle corruption in Nigerian Universities, Vice Chancellors accused of corruption must be arrested and prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has said A...
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Laptop ban on flights comes into effect

Laptop ban on flights comes into effect

(BBC)–A ban on laptops and tablets in cabin baggage on flights from Turkey and some countries in the Middle East and North Africa to the US and UK has come into effect. Officials say devices “larger than a smartphone” must...
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Edo, WHO partner to improve state’s healthcare

Edo, WHO partner to improve state’s healthcare

The government of Edo State has revealed that it would collaborate with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to improve the state’s health care delivery, especially for those under 15 years of age in the state. The state Governor, Mr Godwin...
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Audi A8 explains single, long-wheelbase for 2017

Audi A8 explains single, long-wheelbase for 2017

 For 2017, Audi A8 is a large luxury sedan offered in a single, long-wheelbase “L” body style. The lineup consists of the six-cylinder 3.0T and the eight-cylinder 4.0T Sport. Also, the 2017 Audi A8 4.0T Sport receives a turbocharged 4.0-liter...
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NNPC lauds Taleveras, to recover $184m crude SWAP under-deliveries from firms

NNPC lauds Taleveras, to recover $184m crude SWAP under-deliveries from firms

Citing its cooperative attitude in the ongoing reconciliation of transactions in the defunct crude for products arrangement, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commended Taleveras, one of Nigeria’s oil companies. Group Managing Director (...
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Whistle-blowers:  FG gets 2,251 tips, enquiries, others in three months

Whistle-blowers: FG gets 2,251 tips, enquiries, others in three months

Between December 2016 and March 24, 2017, the Federal Government through various whistleblower channels received 2,251information including enquiries, tips, compliments and general advice from the public. According to Festus Akanbi, the media assistant to the ...
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NSE places UNIC Insurance on full suspension

NSE places UNIC Insurance on full suspension

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed ordinary Shares of UNIC Insurance Plc on full suspension with effect from March 22, 2017. According to the NSE, “This is in compliance with the process required for the approved Scheme of arrangement...
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Ford projects lower 2017 profits

Ford projects lower 2017 profits

By   Michael Martinez, BBC –  Citing front-loaded product launch costs and engineering expenses, Ford Motor Company said that much of the year-over-year decline it expects from its 2017 financial performance will occur in the first quarter. Ford said...
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Obaseki flags off 2017 NIPDs in Edo

Obaseki flags off 2017 NIPDs in Edo

Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, flagged off the 2017 National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) at New Benin Market, in Benin, the state Capital. Addressing the women at the market, Obaseki stressed the importance of immunisation, urging them t...
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Osinbajo implores political leaders on dedication, fight against corruption

Osinbajo implores political leaders on dedication, fight against corruption

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has called on political leaders in the country to commit themselves to doing something collectively and individually that can alter the ways things are done in Nigeria for good. Osinbajo was speaking on Thursday when he...
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Road accident claims 5,053 Nigerians in one year

Road accident claims 5,053 Nigerians in one year

Between January and December 2016, Nigeria recorded not less than 11, 363 road accident nationwide. Within the period, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded the highest number of accidents, followed by Kaduna and Niger States, while Borno and Bayelsa record...
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Twitter considers paid membership option

Twitter considers paid membership option

By Dave Lee, BBC. –  Twitter is considering adding a paid membership option for businesses and power users. The micro-blogging service, which has struggled to grow its user base in recent years, is carrying out surveys to “assess interest” in...
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Cosco Shipping records 29 % drop in profit

Cosco Shipping records 29 % drop in profit

Cosco Shipping International (Hong Kong) has seen its profit for the year ended December 31, 2016 plunge by 29 percent to HKD 236.5 million (USD 30.4 million) from HKD 362 million (USD 46.6 million) reported a year earlier. Although the...
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