The Federal Government is set to deployed directors of revenue from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to 10 Federal Government-owned Enterprises (FGOEs) in-order to fully explore the potentials of these agencies as alternative sources of revenue. The 10 government-owned enterprises (GOE) named in the first phase of the initiative are Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),…
TIME has named Tony O. Elumelu, one of Africa’s leading investors and philanthropists, in the 2020 TIME100, the annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list, now in its seventeenth year, recognises the activism, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. The United Bank for Africa (UBA) and…
Some Polytechnic students, a school bus conveying students and residents were persons reportedly consumed by a fire sparked by a fuel tanker explosion on Wednesday at Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi State capital. The number of casualties is yet to be ascertained as the situation was worsened as other oncoming vehicles ran into the…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday flagged off the distribution of 107,546 food palliative packages donated and handed over to the state by the Private Sector coalition against COVID 19 (CACOVID). The food items were received on behalf of the state government by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House,…
The Lagos State Government has declared its readiness to improve and upgrade about nine slum communities across the state. The slum communities that have been listed to be upgraded includes; Ilasan Housing Estate, Ikota Housing Estate, Adeniji-Adele Housing Estate, Makoko Community, part of Shomolu/Bariga, Ifelodun/Ijora-Badia, Obalende, Isale-Eko and Ebute-Ero. This was disclosed by the…
The Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Lilvera Group, Mr. Buchi Johnson, has urged clients and corporate organisations to review their marketing plans and budgets as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has redefined the dynamics of the Nigerian marketing environment. The London Business School alumnus, who spoke to journalists in his Lekki office, said…
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide (MFM) noted for its unique and powerful deliverance prayer lifestyle has concluded plans with the Holy Spirit in “Connecting the God of Deliverance” at the forthcoming October edition of Power Must Change Hands programme in the mighty name of Jesus. The bible believing church with the reputable anointed…
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday said the outcome of the Edo Governorship Election will be recorded in history as a triumph of democracy. Wike stated this when members of the Wike Solidarity Movement (WSM) paid him a solidarity visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. The leadership and members of the Wike…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are both set to mobilize their members across the country to commence a nationwide strike and protest on September 28 following the failure of the Federal Government to reverse the hikes in electricity tariffs and fuel pump price. The NLC President Ayuba Wabba disclosed…
The planned return of spectators to stadiums in England from October 1 has been called off and could be on hold for another six months due to fears over a second wave of coronavirus infections. The plan was initially placed under review earlier this month after a rise in coronavirus cases, with pilot events restricted…