Edo deputy governor locked out of office as rift with Obaseki intensifies
The rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, Monday morning assumed a vicious dimension as Shaibu was denied access to his old office at the…
NCC Opens Applications for 2023 Talent Hunt Research Through Hackathon
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon as part of giving expression to its Strategic Vision…
As BUA plays ping-pong with cement prices, by Aliyu Abdulmalik
The chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, recently said his BUA Cement company would soon crash the price of cement. Good news. He said this just after his meeting…
Why Tinubu picked Cardoso, the Headmaster, to lead CBN
President Bola Tinubu served his intent to have Yemi Cardoso, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor nominee as a part of his core during the electioneering days but…
Telecoms sector adds $39bn in investment inflow in 8 years of Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says telecoms investment inflow grew from $38 billion to $77 billion by the second quarter of 2023, an increment of…
Must read: Day Akintola Williams gushed, ‘I should’ve been a journalist’
By Bruce Malogo He died Monday, September 11, 2023. He was aged 104 years. Two weeks after his ninetieth birthday, I called him to ask for a profile interview. I…
UAE official says visa restrictions not lifted for Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates has contradicted claims by the Nigerian government that it is to lift a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An official from the Gulf state told…
UNILAG listens; reduces obligatory, hotel, other fees
Management of the University of Lagos has announced a reduction in fees, after a meeting with the executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Recall that the hike…
Garki incident: DSS visits victims in hospital, foots medical bill as investigation begins
The Department of State Service (DSS) has commenced investigation into a shooting incident in Garki area of Abuja involving its operatives and some members of the public. The Service said…
Tinubu appoints Adedeji as Ag Executive Chairman of FIRS, retires Nami
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Zacch Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The President has directed the erstwhile…