Ecobank grows earnings to N1.21tn from N761.29bn
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Pan African financial group, Ecobank Group grew its gross earnings by 59 per cent to N1.21tn at the end of September 2023 from N761.29bn as of the same period in 2022. This was indicated in the Audited…
Zenith Bank, CFA Institute to drive Finance, Investment Skills
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Leading financial giant, Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute to promote efforts and activities that support the formation, training, and updating of human capital in finance…
Full Text of President Tinubu’s Address at 2024 Budget Presentation
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, presented the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget proposal to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja — his first since assuming office exactly six months ago. The full speech below:…
Fidelity Bank announces 1st edition of Fidelity Family Weekend Fiesta
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements As part of packages to spice up the 2023 Yuletide, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity Family Weekend. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 16 and Sunday,…
PalmPay Entices Users with iPhone 15, Phantom X2 in Savings Challenge
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Top flight fintech company PalmPay is rewarding its users for their saving habits in a new savings promotion geared towards driving financial literacy. The savings challenge will run from November 28 to December 7, 2023, and users…
Zenith Bank seals MoU with France to land in Paris
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Nigeria’s leading Tier-1 financial giant, Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French Government to establish a subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc in France. The MoU, which was signed by the Founder…
Zenith Bank Lights Up Ajose Adeogun for Yuletide Season
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements In its usual colours and pageant, Zenith Bank heralded the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 25 November 2023. The Light-Up ceremony was performed by…
Zenith Bank fetes 2023 Zecathon Winners with Cash Prizes
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Third Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 3.0”, which was held on November 23-24, 2023, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos has concluded. From the over…
Zenith Bank’s Future Forward Tech Fair 3.0 ends Thursday
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Third Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, tagged “Future Forward 3.0”, which started on Wednesday, November 22 will end Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from…
Polaris Bank, Evolve Charity Extend Support to Schools in Imo State
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Imo, Nigeria; Monday, November 20, 2023 – Polaris Bank, in collaboration with Evolve Charity, has made generous donation of educational materials to public secondary school students in Imo State to further underlined its commitment to the advancement…
Commission, EIB, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst partner on climate technologies
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Friday at the COP28 in Dubai, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Founder of Breakthrough Energy Bill Gates, and European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer announced the first two European projects to be supported by the EU–Catalyst…
Stop congratulating me on my reappointment—NNPCL Boss
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, expresses gratitude to Stakeholders and Nigerians for their enthusiasm regarding his reappointment by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic…
How Shettima Factor survived Kyari at NNPCL
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Whereas many pundits have argued that the influence of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima compelled President Tinubu not to remove the CEO of NNPCL, a statement from the State House said in compliance with Section 59 (2)…
Chevron reassures commitment to partnership for sustainable development
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Leading oil and gas giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL – (NNPCL/CNL JV), confirms that CNL is committed to partnership with various stakeholders…
Minister Commends Waltersmith Refinery, NCDMB for Domestic Refining Capacity
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has commended Waltersmith Group and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for supporting the Federal Government agenda of improving domestic refining capacity. Speaking on Tuesday…
NIMASA monitoring situation at Egina Crude Oil Spill
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), is closely monitoring the Crude oil spill incident which took place during loading operations in Egina on 15th November 2023 at about 6:30am. NIMASA is working closely with the…
Stakeholders expose failure in Nigeria at WorldStage Economic Summit 2023
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Unknown to many Nigerians, failure in regular electricity supply to households and businesses in the country is not only as a result of government negligence or lack of resources to generate it, but also due to complicated…
Kyari Calls for Adaptation to Changing Energy Landscape
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements …Advocates Diversified Energy Portfolio The GCEO, NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has charged stakeholders within the Nigerian oil and gas industry to adapt, evolve and lead in the ever-changing global energy landscape. Kyari gave this charge on Tuesday…
TotalEnergies publishes report on scenarios for the global energy system
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements In the run-up to COP28, the multi-energy company TotalEnergies contributes to the energy transition’s debate with its annual publication TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2023, which presents scenarios for the evolution of energy demand and the global energy system….
Wabote Canvases Increased Crude Oil, Gas Production
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Executive Secretary Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote has warned that Nigeria might resort to importing crude oil for its upcoming and existing refineries if concerted efforts are not made to…
Digitizing MSMEs key to business optimization
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Considering the critical roles digitalisation and technology play in optimising the operation of businesses in the 21st century, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has averred that digitising the Nation’s…
Sophos Anticipates AI-Based Attack Techniques, Prepares Detections
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Aglobal leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, Sophos, today released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime. The first report—“The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale Scam Campaigns Made Possible by Generative AI”—demonstrates…
COP28: NASENI EVC, Halilu To Speak On Homegrown Technologies
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu is set to detail the Agency’s plans and strategies for rural electrification in Nigeria using homegrown technologies. The…
Digitizing Farming for Smallholders to drive GDP—NITDA DG
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements With the smallholder farmers producing an estimated 90% of the country’s food and contributing 21% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $477 billion, rejuvenating the agricultural sector by digitising all its processes for smallholder farmers through…
DPI, Verod Capital Partner to Back Management of Pan African Towers
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Pan African Towers (PAT), a leading digital infrastructure company based in Nigeria, has announced a strategic investment from Development Partners International (DPI), a premier investment firm focused on Africa, and Verod Capital (Verod), one of the continent’s…
Invest in Nigeria’s ICT R&D, NCC tells Nokia
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information…
TD Africa holds 2023 ‘Celebrating You’ Festival Dec. 3rd
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The leading distributor of cutting-edge technology and lifestyle products in Sub-Saharan Africa, TD Africa, is poised to host the highly awaited return of “Celebrating You,” a landmark year-end event that stands as the apex of Nigeria’s flourishing…
Blockchain Policy to drive Secured, transparent Govt. Processes—NITDA DG
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, has stated that with the increased distrust in governance in Nigerian with the manipulation government processes by corrupt persons, it has become “highly imperative that Blockchain…
NITDA working for growth of Smallholders Farmers—DG
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements As part of drive to use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for development (ICT4D) in the Agricultural Sector and make access to digital technologies more equitable, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu…
HP unveils new laser printing solution Friday on KongaTV at 12noon.
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The new HP Laserjet Tank MFP 260 described by those who have been privileged to experience it as a robust, pocket-friendly, and simple to use printing solution shall be launched live on KongaTV this Friday the 24th…
$20bn Value Chain for Sustainable Farming Coming
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The World Economic Forum, with support from the Government of the United Arab Emirates, along with more than 20 corporate and research partners in the food sector, launched today the First Movers Coalition for Food. The initiative…
We won’t tolerate sabotage of drug war, Marwa warns
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has warned that there will be no room for internal sabotage in the renewed war against substance abuse and illicit…
ASPMDA Praise/Prayer Feast now a yearly programme—Emechebe
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The President of Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA), Hon. Ngozi Emechebe, Thursday announced that going forward, the ASPMDA Praise/Prayer Feast shall become a yearly occasion as a way of thanking God for his goodwill…
Work’ll resume at Trade Fair new site soon—ED
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Executive Director, Trade Fair Management Board (TFMB), Barr. Mrs. Veronica Ndanusa on Thursday during the ASPMDA Praise/Prayer Feast announced that the Board will begin regularization of developments at the Trade Fair new site which will serve…
Eze Obianigwe Foundation embarks on Free Medical Outreach in Ochasiato
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements From Fortune Obikwere November 22, 2023 was, indeed a memorable day for the 10 Autonomous Communities that make up the Ochasiato Clan, as a foremost Philanthropist and Traditional Ruler of Isi Ihiteowerri Autonomous Community in Orlu LGA…
NGX Regco Builds Shareholders’ Capacity on Corporate Governance
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements In line with its collaborative regulatory philosophy aimed at promoting a transparent and fair market, NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) organized a two-day workshop for retail shareholders in Nigeria between Thursday, 23 November and Friday, 24 November…
Non-oil sector’s growth momentum slows further
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The non-oil sector expanded at a slower pace, growing by 2.75% y/y (Q2-23: +3.58% y/y) as currency pressures witnessed in the period weakened the sector’s performance. As a result, Services sector GDP growth settled at 3.99% y/y…
We expect the economy to grow by 2.74% y/y in Q4-23
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Given the recent improvement in Nigeria’s crude oil production levels, we are optimistic that the oil sector will return to positive territory in Q4-23, more so that the base in the corresponding period of the prior year…
Oil sector improves but remains in the negative territory
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The oil sector improved in Q3-23 as the government’s unrelenting efforts to curb oil theft and vandalism have enhanced crude oil production levels. For context, crude oil production increased by 20.8% y/y to 1.45mb/d (Q2-23: 1.22mb/d). Further…
Economy sustains positive growth path for the third consecutive quarter in Q3-23
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements According to the recently released GDP report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the domestic economy grew by 2.54% y/y (Q2-23: +2.51% y/y). We highlight that the growth in the quarter was marginal, reflecting the impact…
Heritage Bank, FAMO assist 300 private school teachers, SMEs
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements As part of efforts to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 on the education sector, Heritage Bank Plc in partnership with Honourable Fatima Mohammed (FAMO) foundation has provided succor to over 300 affected private school teachers and…
Create favourable tax policies for SMEs—Elumelu tells FG
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Leading Africapitalism crusader and chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu has called on the Federal and State government to create favourable tax policies and regime for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) so that startups…
Just in: TEF gives outgoing CEO, Ms Parminder Vir Nigerian name, ‘Amaka’
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Ms Parminder Vir (OBE), today was officially given a Nigerian name of Igbo background, ‘Amaka’ (which means ‘is good’) shortly after her opening goodwill message at the…
Kenyan President, Kenyatta hails Elumelu’s TEF for committing $100m on youths’ dev
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Just as his entrepreneurial mentorship tour of East African region rounds up in Kenya, the Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has commended Nigeria’s entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, for committing $100 million using his Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)…
Chevron recognized for sustained support for small businesses in Nigeria
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, was recently at the4th edition of the Sub-Sahara Africa Upstream Oil and Gas summit and exhibition held in Abuja from Tuesday April 11 to Friday April 13,…
TEF picks 1,250 out of 151,692 applicants for 2018 Entrepreneurs programme
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Thursday in Lagos, announced 1,250 successful African entrepreneurs with the most innovative, high-potential business ideas that will participate in the 2018 Entrepreneurship programme. The 4th cycle selection was made out of…
TEF, Red Cross seal fresh deal to change the fortune of 200 entrepreneurs
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements In line with its key policy of driving Africapitalism, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to empower 200 entrepreneurs from Nigeria’s North-East and Niger…
Compliments of the season from Business Hilights Publications Group
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements We wish everbody a happy Chirstmas and prsoperous new year. Business Hilights is an online news channel conceptualized and structured to report and track on a daily basis; latest developments in critical business sectors to serve as a…
FG warns N-Power applicants not to give bribe as physical checks begins
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Just as the federal government yesterday kicked off physical verification exercise at all the 774 Local Government Areas, the federal government has warned against either giving or taking bribe to disrupt due process. The Physical Verification stage…
Multiple taxation drowning 95% of SMEs in Nigeria yearly—Elumelu
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Leading banking wizkid and motivational speaker on entrepreneurial issues, Mr. Tony Elumelu on Thursday, said that 95 percent of Small and Medium Enterprises fold up within a year in Nigeria due to multiple taxes and levies. The…
Shippers’ Council drives seamless movement of cargoes in Nigeria’s ports—CEO
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council ( NSC), Barr. Pius Akutah has said that Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), as Port Economic Regulator promotes seamless movement of cargoes as well as efficiency of…
Ethiopian Airlines prohibits usage of Ghana Must Go bags for safety reasons
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements In a tease message sent out, the management of Ethiopian Airlines said “Please be informed that effective 25 November 2023, the usage of Ghana Must Go to travel on our fight is hereby prohibited. “The use of…
NPA boss seals Bond of Performance with Minister
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko signed a performance bond for Ministerial Deliverables from 2023 – 2027 with the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola.
How NIMASA DG announced Nigeria’s Blue Economy Direction to the world
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The DG NIMASA Dr Bashir Jamoh arrived London as part of Nigeria’s delegation to the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) General Assembly. The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy HE Adegboyega Oyetola CON…
Ethiopian Airlines orders 84 Boeing, Airbus passenger aircrafts
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements As part of futuristic plans, leading Africa’s airline, the Ethiopian Airlines has ordered 84 Boeing and Airbus passenger aircrafts to achieve its target of dominating the African aviation sector by 2035.
Ibom Air Takes Delivery First of 10 brand new Airbus A220-300
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Leading reliable airline, Ibom Air has made public, the successful delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 ordered. The Akwa Ibom State-owned airline received the first of ten Airbus aircraft ordered at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. Former Governor…
NIMASA, Navy begin Joint Committee on Blue Economy
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Nigerian Navy have inaugurated a Committee to establish ways in which the synergy between both organs of government can be channeled into creating a welcoming environment for…
NIMASA calls for standing Committee for Blue Economy
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr Bashir Jamoh says collaboration with the Nigerian Navy has played a key role in the achievements of his Administration in terms of maritime security…
Traders send SOS to Trade Fair Complex ED, Ndanusa on bad roads
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Following rising cases of vehicular failures due to bad state of the Lagos International Trade Fair Ring Road, traders and motorists on Wednesday could no more manage the very poor state of the road. Accordingly, they have…
Jubilation at ASPMDA as Evaxin unveils models of eBike
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements It was fanfare at the ASPMDA Main Gate Square inside Lagos Trade Fair complex on Wednesday as Evaxin International Company launched brand new eBikes of different sizes. With a commitment to sustainability, user-friendliness, and cost effectiveness, Evaxin…
Trade Fair Stakeholder’s Boss, Ilechukwu, others join MFM Praise Event
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) FESTAC Regional Headquarters (FESTAC Mega Axis) and host, Open Air Prophetic Praise 2023, tagged ‘Sacrifice of Praise’ held at the Lagos Trade Fair Mini complex Stadium, Badagry Expressway on Friday, November…
Minister receives Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Ukraine
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, received in audience, the Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria, Andrii Vasyliev, at Ship House, Abuja.
Pete Edochie, Wife, Barr. Josephine celebrate 54th wedding party
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Old war horse in entertainment and veteran Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie, and his wife, Josphine, celebrate 54th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on October 2, 1969. Happy anniversary from all of at Business Hilights.
The real Jay-Jay before Austin; Emma Okocha (Emma Jay-Jay)
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements All Nigerian football family histories are strategically unique from family to family in all ramifications. In present day Ogwashiukwu Delta State, Emma Okocha is a Nigerian former footballer who played as a midfielder for Enugu Rangers, VfB…
Mrs Azuwike goes home Friday, Sept. 22 in Aboh Mbaise
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The family of Late Mr Dominic Umunnawike Azuwike of Umugaa Amaoluru Nguru, Aboh Mbaise LGA, Imo State announces the transition to eternal glory of her beloved mother, grandmother, sister in-law and mother in-law, LATE MRS ANNA ADA…
Just in: All 6 Ivory Coast stadia very ready for AFCON 2023
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements As all qualified African nations emerged weekend, so also, all 6 stadiums for the upcoming AFCON 2023 to be played in 2024 are completely roofed. This is so unlike many African stadiums where you’ll find just the…
CRFFN pays NPA working visit in Lagos
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko (5th left), the Acting Registrar/CEO of Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Uromta Chinyere (6th left), Executive Director, Finance & Admin. Adenrele S….
Just in: VP, Ganduje reconcile Okorocha, Uzodinma in Abuja
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements After all the political showdown between current Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma and former Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, truce seems underway as photo of the two appear with Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC national chairman,…
Meet victorious Head coach of DTigress, Rena Wakama!
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Meet the 31-year-old Head coach of DTigress, Rena Wakama! Rena was born in North Carolina to parents who are from Rivers state, Nigeria. She led the Nigerian team to win the women’s Afrobasket championship by defeating Senegal…
NCC boss unveils NCC Staff’s book on Cyber Politics
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements EVC of NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta and others during the unveiling of Cyber Politics, a new book written by Dr. Niyi Ibietan (NCC Senior Staff) in Abuja recently. Photo: Business Hilights
6 Major Findings about Tinubu from the CSU Documents
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements By Farooq Kperogi (Prof.) Both pro- and anti-Tinubu news outlets and blogs are selectively reporting the documents that Chicago State University handed over to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday. Here are 6 non-partisan tidbits I…
Be firm, united before Tinubu on release of Kanu—Ekeh to S’East Govs
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Indigenous mogul in ICT and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has charged the five Governors of the South-East to take up the release of Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as…
OPINION: Another Look at Activities of Acting CGC Adewale Adeniyi
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Ab-initio, the news of Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s appointment as the Acting Comptroller General of Customs for the Nigeria Customs Service while he was on an official assignment at the World Customs Organization (WCO) Policy Commission and Council…
This is not the Soyinka I grew up knowing
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements By Eze Onyekpere Whose interest is Wole Soyinka protecting? The bare knuckles have been shown on two occasions. Now, he arrogates to himself the God head of knowing all the facts as to who won or who…
Tinubu replaces Muhammad with Adedeji at FIRS with immediate effect
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Zacch Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday, the President…
Commonwealth engages coupist, Ousted Nguema for peace process in Gabon
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has been engaging with stakeholders in Gabon to understand their assessment of the current political situation in the country. The Secretary-General, on a three-day fact-finding mission, met with…
Just in: Edo Deputy Gov. withdraws suit against Obaseki hails peace deal
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Peace seems underway in Edo State as the embattled Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has officially written to the Federal High Court, Abuja, withdrawing the suit (SUIT NO. FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023) between him and Inspector General of Police, State…
IGP bans officers from demanding Customs papers, tinted permit
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Henceforth no police man should demand your Customs Papers. No! Except they are on joint operation with Nigerian Customs, but not just on mere routine checks. This is the position of the Nigerian Police IGP, Kayode Egbatokun….
New NIPR President, Neliaku to dislodge impostors
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements By Uche Nworah, Ph.D Dr Ike Neliaku, a veteran public relations practitioner, public affairs consultant and the Managing Director of Right Angle PR has been elected as the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)….
just in: Wike matches action with words, begins massive demolition in FCT
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements By way of matching action with words, the vociferous Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike, Wednesday approved the demolition of well over 6,000 shanties and houses within Jabi, Garki and other listed 28 slum settlements in…
ASPMDA Begins End of 2023 with Praise/Prayer Feast Thursday
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements For the very first time in the history of the largest auto trading complex in Africa, the leadership of Auto Spare Parts & Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA) under Hon. Ngozi Emechebe has concluded arrangement to begin celebration…
Okoye, TFMB ED begins routine dredging of Canal to fight flooding
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The leadership of Hon. Charles Onyeka Okoye, the Executive Director and CEO the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board (TFMB), has flagged off dredging of canal around the massive complex on Badagry Expressway. Checks by Business…
Sack hoodlums living on Abule-Ado Pedestrian Bridge to save lives—ASPMDA
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Opinion leaders living and or doing business along the ever busy Lagos-Badagry Expressway have called on the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab to direct the State Environmental Taskforce currently…
Ladipo Tokunbo Auto Market shut by LASG
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements For several environmental offences including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills, among others, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has ordered immediate closure of Ladipo Auto…
Emechebe joins Obichukwu (Isi-Obi) in life testimony Church Service in Lagos
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The President of Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA), Hon. Ngozi Emechebe and family were live at St. James Anglican Church, New Site, Satellite Town, Lagos to stand by one of his close associates, Mr….
Emechebe celebrates with Secretary at Twins Dedication Service in Lagos
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements It was pageantry and celebration galore at St. James Anglican Church, New Site, Satellite Town in Lagos State as the chief sales secretary at WingRose Group, a major company belonging to current ASPMDA President and her husband…
Blue Economy Ministry without national fleet can’t fly—Ogbeifun
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements Top flight shipping magnet and chief executive of Starz Investments Nigeria Ltd, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun has made it clear that the actualization of the vision of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry relies on the establishment of…
Fix St. Joseph-Alakija Link Road to free traffic from Lagos Trade Fair—Emechebe
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements The Executive President of the largest auto trading complex in sub-Saharan Africa, Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA), Hon. Ngozi Emechebe has cried on both the Amuwo-Odofin LGA and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to grade the…
Three Vietnamese, Guinean jailed for wildlife trafficking in Nigeria
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements On Wednesday 19 July, the trial of three Vietnamese and one Guinean national accused of trafficking 7.1 tonnes of pangolin scales and 850 kgs of ivory concluded in Nigeria with the conviction of the four accused. The…
NDLEA arrests drug lord while giving mule 93 cocaine wraps in hotel
Advertisements Advertisements Advertisements It was a rude shock to a notorious drug kingpin who specializes in sponsoring young Nigerians to traffic Class A drugs to Europe especially Italy, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, stormed his…