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Who Is Aliko Dangote? Driving Nigeria’s Economic Growth or Mastering Monopolies?
Aliko Dangote is a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, best known for founding the Dangote Group, which has become the largest conglomerate in West Africa
Aliko Dangote, born on April 10, 1957, in Kano, Nigeria, is a celebrated entrepreneur, … Continue Reading
FBN Holdings Appoints new Group Managing Director
FBN Holdings Appoints Adebowale Oyedeji as New Group Managing Director
Abuja, Nigeria – FBN Holdings has appointed Adebowale Oyedeji as its new Group Managing Director, effective November 13, pending the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria and subsequent ratification … Continue Reading
NIS Rolls Out Advanced E-Border Solutions Across 80 Crossings
Nigeria Immigration Service Launches Advanced E-Border Solutions to Strengthen Border Security
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the implementation of advanced e-border technologies at over 80 crossing points nationwide, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster … Continue Reading
Manufacturers Seek Financial Incentives to Propel Non-Oil Export Growth
Manufacturers Association Calls for Enhanced Non-Oil Export Incentives Amid Economic Challenges
Lagos – In a significant appeal during the 7th Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG), Chairman Odiri Erewa-Meggison highlighted the … Continue Reading
NNPC and Chevron Discover New Oil Reserves in Niger Delta
Significant Oil Discovery in Nigeria’s Western Niger Delta: NNPC-CNL Joint Venture Strikes Gold with Meji NW-1 Well
The NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) has announced a noteworthy near-field oil discovery following the successful drilling of … Continue Reading
Kano State Contributes N100m to Aid Victims of Jigawa Tanker Explosion
Kano State Government Donates N100 Million to Victims of Fuel Tanker Explosion in Jigawa
Kano State, Nigeria – In a show of solidarity, the Kano State Government has pledged N100 million to support the victims of a devastating fuel tanker … Continue Reading
Edo State Challenges Okpebholo To Validate Looting Claims With Evidence In 48 Hours
Edo State Government Demands Evidence from Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo on Looting Claims
The Edo State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to provide credible evidence supporting his allegations of looting and vandalism against government … Continue Reading
Tinubu and Shettima’s Travels Show Lack of Common Sense – Peter Obi
Peter Obi Critiques Tinubu and Shettima’s Overseas Trips Amid Domestic Challenges
Abuja, Nigeria – Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, has expressed concerns regarding the recent international travels of President Bola Tinubu and Vice … Continue Reading
Ogun Digital Summit To Benefit Over 5000 Youths – Organisers
Ogun Digital Summit Director Encourages Youth to Harness Technology for National Development
Abeokuta, Nigeria – Sola Otesile, the Director of the Ogun Digital Summit, emphasized on Thursday the importance of cultivating a positive mindset among youth regarding the use … Continue Reading
Historic Moment: First Igbo Professor of Arabic, Appointed Imam of Abuja National Mosque
Ilyas Usman Makes History as First Igbo Imam of Abuja National Mosque, Igniting Celebration Among Southeast Muslims
In a groundbreaking appointment, Professor Ilyas Usman, the first Igbo to achieve professorship in Arabic studies, has been named an Imam of the … Continue Reading