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NEWS
NNPC Targets Aggressive Growth in Domestic Gas Utilization for Balanced Economic Growth

In keeping with the objectives of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Accord, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is...

Nigeria Records 136 New COVID-19 Infections, Total Confirmed Infections Now 58,460

Nigeria’s confirmed cases of coronavirus reached 58,460 on Monday night following 136 fresh infections, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said in an update on twitter. Lagos...

ICPC Uncovers N2.67bn School Feeding Fund In Private Accounts

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered N2.67bn school feeding programme fund paid into private accounts. ICPC Chairman, Prof....

Nigeria Records 126 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Confirmed Cases Now 58,324

Nigeria on Sunday recorded 126 fresh cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the country to 58,324. Two new deaths were also recorded...

Labour Suspends Planned Strike As FG Reverses Electricity Tariff Hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have suspended the strike scheduled to commence today (Monday). This was contained in a communique read by the Minister of Labour...

Laycon Emerges Winner Of Big Brother Naija Lockdown

Rapper and Singer, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon has emerged the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 5. Laycon beat 19 other housemates to be crowned the winner of...

POLITICS
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Returns To PDP

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has today returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former governor...

BREAKING: It Will Be Immoral Of Me To Return To APC — Obaseki

Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has stated that it will be immoral for him to return to his previous party, APC. He made this known to journalists after meeting with President...

PDP’s Electoral Victory : Obaseki, Shaibu Receive Certificates Of Return From INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued certificates of return to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu following their overwhelming...

Opinion Polls Showed APC Would Win Edo Governorship Election — El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said he was optimistic up to three weeks ago that his party, the All Progressives Congress, would win the Edo State Governorship Election....

EDO DECIDES: INEC Releases Result Of Last LG In Edo Guber Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the result of the remaining local government area in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State which is Ovia South...

BREAKING: Obaseki Defeats Ize-Iyamu In Orhionmwon LGA

The results of Saturday’s Edo State governorship election for Orhionmwon Local Government Area have been announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The candidate...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
P&ID: British Court Orders Release Of $200m Guarantee To Nigeria

A United Kingdom Commercial Court on Tuesday ordered the release of the $200m guarantee put in place as security in respect of the execution of the much-discredited Process and Industrial...

Local Content: NNPC Advocates Capacity Upgrade For Indigenous Operators

In order to achieve the target of reducing the cost of oil production in Nigeria on a sustainable basis, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says indigenous companies...

CBN Prepares For Recession, Cuts Lending Rate To 11.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has voted to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), from 12.5% to 11.5%. This was disclosed by the bamk’s...

Federal Character Commission Lauds NNPC on Women Inclusion, AKK Project

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has applauded the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for ensuring a high level of gender balance in appointments into management...

Global Economic Recovery May Take Five Years — World Bank Chief Economist

 Global economic recovery from the crisis generateC by the coronavirus pandemic may take as much as five years, the World Bank’s Chief Economist , Carmen Reinhart said on Thursday. “There...

Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 13.22%, Highest In 29 Months

Nigeria’s Inflation rate rose to 13.22% in August 2020, the highest rate recorded in 29 months since March 2018 (13.24%). This was contained in the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI)...

IMPACT
People & Power Hosts The 19th PSR National Awards. See Some Of The Photos Here

The 19th edition of the annual PSR National Awards have been held in Lagos. Men and women who have distinguished themselves in their various spheres of endeavour were honoured at a...

Mr Ebele Enunwa: Profile Of A Silent Nigerian Tycoon

 Mr. Ebele Enunwa is a veritable enterprise tycoon. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundry Foods Ltd. Sundry Foods Limited was founded in 2004 and owns and operates...

Jaiprakash Changrani: An Asset To Nigeria’s Industrial Sector

Mr. Jaiprakash Changrani is the highly resourceful Managing Director of Sarsoli Industries in Nigeria. While he is the Managing Director, Mr. Chandru Changrani is the Founder and Chairman. Sarsoli...

Mr Alexander Ologun Ogedengbe : A Passion For Quality Education

  Mr Alexander Ologun Ogedengbe is an established educator who has contributed immensely to national development in the sphere of education. He is the founder of the prestigious...

Dr Abiodun Olusanya : Portrait Of A Consummate Physician

Dr Abiodun Olusanya is a consummate physician. He is one Nigerian who has contributed his own brick to nation building through service. Highly experienced and versed in several aspects...

Mr James Inedu George : Global Recognition In Architecture

Mr. James Inedu George is a high-flying, creative and exceptionally  resourceful architect. His creative genius has brought him out as a source of pride to Nigeria. Born on February...

HISTORY & LEGENDS
Emir Of Zaria, Alhaji Shehu Idris Dies After 45 Years On The Throne

The Emir of Zaria also known as Zazzau which is one of the most prominent emirates in the northern part of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Idris has died today, September 20, 2020 in hospital...

Aminu Ado Bayero Announced As The New Emir Of Kano

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of Kano. The new Emir’s appointment comes hours after the...

BREAKING: Sanusi Dethroned As Emir Of Kano By Kano State Government

The Kano State government has today, Monday, March 9, 2020 dethroned Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. This was announced after a special sitting of the Kano State Executive...

Buhari Renames Abuja National Stadium After MKO Abiola

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday renamed the Abuja National Stadium after the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. The president made the pronouncement during...

THE ENTERPRISE ARENA (TEA)
How To Effectively Build A Working Day On Remote Work From Home

  In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many employees were sent by employers to work remotely. This is to reduce the risk of infection in public transport and in crowded...

How Nigeria Plans To Return To The Usual Work In The Office

After the quarantine, things will return to normal (or whatever the new normal will look like). The compulsory stay-at-home laws will be repealed and some other restrictions will be...

Chaim Zach Makes Monumental Impact On Poultry Breeding In Nigeria

Mr. Chaim Zach is an international investor and industrialist. For close to 30 years, he has positively impacted the Nigerian agricultural sector.  He has hugely contributed to the...

Dr Adrienne Tikolo Makes Bold Contributions To Education In Nigeria

Dr Adrienne Tikolo is a highly cerebral and skilled educator. She has made profound contributions to education in Nigeria. Now, her work is reaching out to other parts of the world. Adrienne...

Dr. Oyeleke Ajiboye Records Outstanding Successes In Enterprise

Dr Oyeleke Ajiboye is a seasoned professional in the environmental engineering and property development industry. He has however also recorded huge successes in many other areas of...

Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega: Legacy In Corporate Management

Mr. Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega is a first-rate corporate administrator. He has spent over 30 years in management and his dexterity is widely acknowledged. He is today the Managing...

GENERAL
Coronavirus Pandemic: Global Death Toll Surpasses One Million

The coronavirus pandemic has now claimed one million lives around the globe, according to the latest official death tolls, with more than 33 million cases. The pandemic has ravaged...

Trump Tells United Nations To Hold China Accountable For COVID-19

United States President Donald Trump has called on the United Nations to “hold China accountable for their actions” in a speech to the world body’s General Assembly  on...

United States COVID-19 Death Toll Exceeds 200,000

The United States passed the grim milestone of 200,000 deaths from COVID-19 yesterday with cases rising nationally and more controversy roiling the country’s response. The bleak...

France Recalls Ambassador To Cote’d Ivoire Few Weeks To Election

France has created an important diplomatic upset that has kept the world guessing. She has recalled her ambassador to Cote d’ Ivoire, Gilles Huberson only few weeks before the...

Mali Junta To Appoint Interim President After ECOWAS Embargo Threat

Mali’s ruling junta said on Wednesday that it is making moves to appoint an interim president.  This comes after West African leaders imposed economic sanctions after the coup. ECOWAS...

Yoshihide Suga Officially Named As Japan’s New Prime Minister

Mr Yoshihide Suga, a seasoned politician has been elected as Japan’s new Prime Minister following a vote in the country’s parliament on Wednesday, confirming him as leader...

ASSESSMENT / INTERVIEWS
The Obaseki Tsunami: A Direct Message To APC— By Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill

The recent victory of H.E Godwin Obaseki is a lesson that many can learn from. I think it sends a very clear message to Nigerians as a whole, but a direct message to APC and a quiet...

As Chimaroke Nnamani Reconciles With Sullivan Chime –By Cosmas Chukwu

In consonance with the age old adage that there is no permanent enmity in politics, that what endures is permanent interest, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani and Barr. Sullivan Chime, both former...

NDDC Scholarship Funds Over Bloated – Citizens Quest

The stories making the rounds, that the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) cannot pay their Foreign Scholarship students due to the...

Purchase Of Vehicles For Judges: Our concern Over Governor Wike’s Comments

Governor Nyesom Wike has once again taken centre stage over his handling of a couple of issues, including the hapless donation of operational vehicles to serving Judges. Across the...

Jackrich’s Claim About NDDC’s Palliatives Is Baseless — Charles Odili

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has refuted claims by the erstwhile Chairman of the COVID-19 Palliatives Distribution Committee of the NDDC, High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich,...

Insecurity In Nigeria: Experts Recommend Shift In Civilian-Military Relations

The Support Our Troop (SOT) Foundation organised a public lecture in commemoration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, celebrated annually on 15 January. The theme of the maiden public...

SPORTS
Lionel Messi Becomes World’s Second Football Billionaire

Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi has caught up with longtime rival, Cristiano Ronaldo by earning $1 billion before tax cumulatively in his career. Forbes estimates Messi’s...

COVID-19 To Cost Football $14bn In Lost Revenue This Year — FIFA

FIFA has put the cost of the coronavirus pandemic on football around the world at $14bn in lost revenue. This accounts for about a third of the game’s global economic value with...

Thiem In Shocking Comeback Defeats Zverev In Historic US Open Final

Dominic Thiem completed a shocking comeback on Sunday at the US Open, rallying from two sets down and 3-5 in the fifth set to defeat Alexander Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6)...

Serena Williams Loses To Victoria Azarenka In US Open Semi-Finals

Serena Williams’ latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles title ended as Victoria Azarenka defeated her 1-6 6-3 6-3 to reach the US Open Final. Victoria Azarenka will face Japan’s...

Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne Wins PFA Player Of The Year Award

Kevin De Bruyne has been voted the PFA Players’ Player of the year for the 2019-20 season, with the midfielder becoming the first Manchester City player to win the award since...

Novak Djokovic Disqualified From US Open 2020 After Unbecoming Conduct

Novak Djokovic was disqualified from the US Open after hitting a lineswoman with a ball during his clash with Pablo Carreno Busta. As he walked to the Arthur Ashe Stadium sideline...

WOMAN
Mrs Janet Temitope Adetu: The Etiquette & Lifestyle Connoisseur

Janet Adetu FCCA, MIOD, CIC, MCIPM, AMC, is a certified Executive Business Coach with expertise in Corporate Protocol, Organizational Change, Professional Image Strategy, Personal Performance,...

Mrs Priscilla Ngozi Okechukwu : Empowering Women And The Youth Through ICT

Mrs Priscilla Okechukwu is a distinguished software engineer. She uses her skill and expertise to empower women and the youth by training them in ICT packages that would enhance their...

Chief (Mrs) Omolara Hassan: Toast To A Uniquely Resourceful Educator

Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Hassan is a seasoned educator and a graduate of the famous London South Bank University. She graduated in Mathematics with Computing for Management Decisions.  Her...

Chief (Lady) Tina Ovueraye: Profile Of A Woman Of Achievement

 Lady Tina Ovueraye is a veritable woman of achievement. She has recorded success in virtually every sphere she finds herself. Backed by humility and a heart that is ever ready to...

Dr Ogechi Nwokedi: Sterling Accomplishments In Optometry

Dr. Ogechi Nwokedi has a tall stature in the field of optometry. In her chosen profession, she is a versatile as she is resourceful. Dr Ogechi Nwokedi is the Managing Director and Principal...

Mrs Uwemedimo Umonnan : Portrait Of A Versatile Radiographer

Mrs. Uwemedimo Mike Umonnan (JP) can easily be described as the toast of the Radiography profession in Nigeria. She is at once a radiographer, mammographer, sonographer, echocardiographer...

ENTERTAINMENT
Laycon Emerges Winner Of Big Brother Naija Lockdown

Rapper and Singer, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon has emerged the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 5. Laycon beat 19 other housemates to be crowned the winner of...

Upset, Anxiety As BBNaija Lockdown Edition Enters Final Stage

Africa’s Number One reality show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has entered its finale with five of the housemates qualifying. Those who have progressed to this stage are Nengi,...

Long-Standing Filmmaker Tyler Perry Becomes Hollywood’s Latest Billionaire

 One of the world’s foremost rating companies, Forbes on Tuesday announced that longtime American filmmaker, Tyler Perry has joined the list of Hollywood billionaires. According...

Celebrated Black Panther Star, Chadwick Boseman Dies At 43

Chadwick Boseman, who reigned onscreen as Marvel’s  Black Panther, died at his Los Angeles home on Friday of cancer at age 43. He was surrounded by his wife, singer Taylor Simone...

PEOPLE | PRODUCTS | SERVICES
Onajite Regha’s Uncommon Strides In Electronic Payment Technology

Mrs Onajite Regha is the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of the Electronics Payment Providers Association of Nigeria and the initiator of the association which she co-founded...

Peter Folikwe: Berger Paints’ Iconic Immediate Past MD

   Mr. Peter Folikwe is an enigmatic corporate manager. He could be said to be the man with the Midas Touch. Much of what he has touched these several years, as a manager of...

Daisy Obiano: Woman Behind Capelli Salon And Beauty Parlour

Daisy Obiano is a uniquely enterprising and creative Nigerian woman. She has made a bold mark with her company, Capelli Salon and Beauty Parlour Ltd located on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos....

Muyiwa Razaq Ogungboye’s Rising Profile In ICT Leadership

He is a man with a highly innovative mind. His creativity and spirit of industry make him one of those who hold the promise of launching Nigeria onto higher realms in Information and...

Silvester Ibeh Effectively Delivers With Cardinal Security Services Ltd

Mr. Silvester Ibeh is a highly resourceful and unassuming gentlemen. He is a philanthropist, an international business strategist, a security expert, a man of transparent honesty,...

Meet Olajumoke Titilayo Osaji, The Dynamic MD Of Effloresce Nigeria Ltd

Mrs. Olajumoke Titilayo Osaji is the highly resourceful and impactful Managing Director of Effloresce Nigeria Limited. She has carved a niche for herself in the area of Branding as...