Abuja: Fighters affiliated with the Daesh group have killed at least 11 soldiers in an attack on a military base in Yobe State, northeast Nigeria, military sources reported. With several soldiers still missing, an officer cautioned that the death toll…
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80th Anniversary: Wema Bank Eyes Return to Top Tier
Lagos: The Managing Director of Wema Bank, Mr Moruf Oseni, has announced the bank’s primary goal of returning to Nigeria’s top tier of banking. He made this statement during the Gala Night in Lagos, which celebrated the bank’s 80th anniversary under t…
Read MoreRiver Basin Development Authorities Aim for Enhanced Partnerships to Bolster Food Security
Abuja: The River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) have pledged to boost the Federal Government’s food security efforts by forming stronger partnerships and adopting modern agricultural technologies. Alhaji Abubakar Malam, who spoke on behalf of t…
Read MoreQuitting Nigeria Won’t Clear Meta of Liability – FCCPC
Abuja: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that WhatsApp’s threat to exit Nigeria following a recent regulatory order will not absolve the company from any legal consequences. In a statement issued on Saturday…
Read MoreGovernor Mutfwang Faces Insecurity Challenges Amidst Governance Milestones
Jos: In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, political analysts identified Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, a contestant for the Plateau governorship seat, as a candidate with a high chance of victory. They based this optimism on the affection the lawyer enjo…
Read MoreTEXEM’s Leadership Programme Enhances Strategic Agility and Foresight in Nigeria
Lagos: TEXEM, UK’s recently concluded two-day capacity development programme, themed ‘Strategic Foresight: Developing Winning Strategies for Unparalleled Value,’ represents a watershed moment for leadership development in Nigeria. The programme was de…
Read MoreExperts Warn Against Kitchen Knife Sharing
Lagos: In most households, a kitchen knife serves many functions – from cutting meat to vegetables, tubers, fruits, and even pastries, often with just one or two knives. However, experts warn of dangers in using the same knife for raw meat or poultry …
Read MoreCatholic Priest Advocates for Family Support During Fathers’ Day Celebration
Enugu: Rev. Fr. Ifeanyichukwu Uwabunkeonye, a US-based Catholic priest, has urged mothers and their children to always support their fathers in building their families, especially at this austere time. Uwabunkeonye, a Catholic Priest of St. Augustine,…
Read MoreFG Launches Creative Economy Development Fund to Boost Nigeria’s Creative Sector
Abuja: Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, announced that the Federal Government has launched the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to support the growth of creative industries in Nigeria. The initiative, ma…
Read MoreOver 300 Quranic Students Gather in Bauchi for Annual Recitation Competition
Bauchi: Over 300 Quranic students from six northern states have converged in Bauchi State for the second edition of the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation Qur’anic Recitation Competition. The states represented include Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Katsina,…
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