The University of Lagos (UNILAG) recently held a press briefing as part of the preparations for the 11th edition of the Federation of Africa University Games (FASU Games), commonly known as #LAGOS2024. This year’s event will be jointly hosted by UNILAG, Akoka, and Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The briefing […]
Edo State is set to host the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation’s (NRFF) 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the South South Rugby League in Benin City, reaffirming its dedication to the sport’s growth in Nigeria. During a recent visit to Benin City, NRFF President Dr. Ademola Are expressed gratitude for […]
Veteran singer Baba Fryo has accused comedian and singer Nasboi of using lyrics from his classic hit “Denge Pose” without permission. In a viral video, Baba Fryo expressed his frustration, pointing out that Nasboi’s latest track, “Short Skirt,” includes the phrase “Denge dey denge Denge,” originally from his song. Baba […]
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced that its online merchants in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments. This new service allows American Express Card Members—including those with consumer, business, or corporate cards—to make payments directly to e-commerce businesses using Flutterwave in Nigeria. The service will soon be […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reported a record net profit of N3.297 trillion for 2023, a 28% increase from N2.548 trillion in 2022. This is the highest profit in the company’s 46-year history. NNPC’s Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, credited the success to strategic foresight and […]
Students Kidnapped en Route to Conference The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the abduction of 20 medical students in Benue State. The students were traveling to a conference when they were kidnapped. The IGP has ordered a major operation to ensure their swift rescue. This […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to oil marketers, threatening to revoke the licenses of those found guilty of hoarding Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This comes in response to the persistent fuel scarcity plaguing Abuja, Niger, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and several other states, […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal alcohol production facility in Lagos Island, seizing goods worth an estimated N200 million. The discovery was made following intelligence reports that led NAFDAC enforcement officers to the Oke-Arin market area, where several packing stores and […]
The Dangote Group has refuted recent claims regarding the projected petrol price of N600 per liter, as reported by Punch Newspapers on August 13, 2024. The company has issued a statement clarifying that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is not a business partner of the Dangote Group […]
President Bola Tinubu has today presided over the first Council of state meeting of his administration. The meeting which was held at the Council Chamber of the State House Abuja with former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari in attendance in person and former Heads of State, Generals Gowon Yakubu, […]
