Bobrisky didn’t sleep outside prison, served jail term – FG panel (Punch) An investigative panel set up by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stated that a popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, completed his jail term.…
Sahara Group launches 2025 GMT programme
•From left: Finance Analyst, Sahara Group, Chinenye Okeke, Strategy Analyst, Sahara Group, Oluwatomiwa Abidakun and Government Relations and Business Development Officer, Asharami Synergy (A Sahara Group Downstream Company), Naomi Nwokocha, all members of the Sahara Group GMT 2023 Set Sahara…
Lagos: Birthday celebrant, musician, vendor arrested for obstructing traffic
Officials of Lagos State Government have arrested a birthday celebrant, musician and vendor for allegedly obstructing traffic and creating environmental nuisance. The suspects were arrested on Saturday for blocking Raymond Njoku Road in Ikoyi during a birthday celebration. The Commissioner…
NNPC trains over 1,000 auto mechanics on CNG conversion
NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) has trained over 1,000 auto mechanics on converting vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as part of its push for cleaner, affordable energy in Nigeria. The awareness initiative took place during the National Artisans…
Ofala, other festivals can play pivotal role in development – Globacom
Nigeria’s major cultural festivals such as Ofala of Onitsha Kingdom in Anambra State can play a critical role in the country’s development. Globacom’s Divisional Head, South, Mr Tochukwu Okechukwu, stated this at the 2024 Ofala Festival at Ime Obi in…
*Police release #EndSARS anniversary protesters (Punch)*Nigerian gospel singer set to break GWR for singing (Tribune)
Police release #EndSARS anniversary protesters (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has released the protesters arrested during the commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. The protesters who were over 18 in number, were nabbed at the Lekki…
Family Business Summit 2024 celebrates legacy and innovation
The unassuming storefront on a bustling Lagos street might not hint at the legacy it represents. Yet, for generations, this family-owned business has thrived, weathering economic storms and adapting to a rapidly evolving marketplace. This is a story echoed across…
Nnaji calls for return of power purchasing agreements to boost electricity generation
The former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, has called on the federal government to resume the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with private sector investors to ramp up Nigeria’s electricity generation. Nigeria currently has about 13,000-megawatt nameplate capacity…
Woodhall Capital unveils UAE-Nigeria investors’ forum
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are eagerly making plans to explore the limitless business opportunities present in both countries. This was the talking point at an exclusive business forum organised by Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates…
Doris Uzoka-Anite and Nonye Ayeni: Amazons leading Nigeria’s non-oil export trade – Toni Kan
On July 11, 2024, Nonye Ayeni, ED/CEO at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council represented her supervising minister, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, the honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment at the launch of HerAfCFTA in Lagos. In the speech she…