Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has assured residents particularly of Abeokuta, the state capital of uninterrupted supply of pipe borne water. Abiodun, who gave the assurance on Tuesday, shortly after he inspected the Arakanga Old Water Works, Abeokuta, said the completion and installation of the five ‘Barage Gates’ would allow for proper damming and…
The Chairman of BUA Group and founder of ASR Initiative, Abdul Samad Rabiu has stated that construction of the N2.5bn oncology and diagnostic centre donated to Kwara State Government will begin in August and completed in 12 months. The business mogul, who said this on Tuesday, added that the specialist facility would be the best…
Serial tech entrepreneur and software developer, Chidi Nwaogu, has been announced as one of the laureates of the French-African Young Leaders 2021. This year, many took a chance, with nearly 3,000 applications received. The French-African Foundation had to select only 100 laureates from the very high quality of profiles it received. According to the Foundation,…
The Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) and Premier Agribusiness Academy (PAA) have identified shortage of maize and soybean; which are the two most important ingredient used in poultry feed as the main factor crippling the poultry sector in Nigeria. Registrar / CEO, Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Professor Eustace Iyayi, while addressing stakeholders…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed reported plan to promote the ousted acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, despite his open indictment for corruption and abuse of office. The party in a statement signed by its party’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said the alleged plan further confirms that the…
As the popular reality show, Nigerian Idol, proudly sponsored by Bigi drinks, culminate on July 11, the rendition of the top two, Kingdom Kroseide and Francis Atela, who made it to the final round, performed exceptionally to outwit one another with striking talent, all in a bid at clinching the prize of a recording contract…
BUA Cement Plc has increased the ex-factory price of its cement product by N200 per bag. The cement manufacturer over the weekend unveiled its new price increase from N2,800 to N3,000 per bag. This is contrary to assertion made by BUA’s chairman that his company does not have any justification to increase the price of…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has exceeded its N36 billion projected revenue from spectrum license fees for 2021, having recorded over N150 billion from this revenue source within the five months of the year. A statement released and signed by Director, Public Affairs of the commission, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde stated that the figure represented over…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appointed Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi as his new Chief of Staff. According to a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, confirming Ogunwuyi’s appointment, the appointment takes immediate effect. The appointment of Ogunwuyi followed the dissolution of the state executive council last week by…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a Nigerian woman based in Brazil, Mrs. Anita Ugochinyere Ogbonna, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with 100 pellets of cocaine concealed in her private part and handbag. The agency said the mother of three was arrested on Friday night on arrival in…