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Tinubu Directs MDAs to Patronise NASENI Technologies and Products

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country to patronise technologies and products of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to support Made-in-Nigeria goods and reduce importation. The President represented by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made the declaration while commissioning NASENI-Portland Compressed Natural […]

Zenith Bank GMD, Onyeagwu, Bows Out After Five Years of Meritorious Service, Honored as Best CEO

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The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, stepped down Frida 31st of May 2024, after completing his five-year tenure. Notably, Onyeagwu was named Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa for the second year in a row at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards. This prestigious […]

Again, Organised Labour Turns Down FG’s proposed N60,000 Minimum Wage, Walks Out of Negotiation

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THE Organised Labour on Tuesday 28TH mAY, 2024 walked out of the Tripartite Committee meeting on Minimum Wage after the Federal Government increased its offer to N60,000. A source privy to the meeting which is taking place in Abuja, told Vanguard that the federal government increased its offer by N3,000 thereby taking the whole amount […]

Oworonshoki-Apapa Expressway: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Umahi Commend Dangote, HiTech for ‘Excellent’ Job’

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, among others hailed President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and HiTech Construction for their roles in the completion of the Oworonshoki-Apapa Expreswway. President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, enthused that the 37 kilometres road, which […]

Access Bank Emerges As Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand

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Nigeria’s foremost financial institution, Access Bank Plc. has again bagged the most valuable brand award by Brand Finance, a leading brand valuation consultancy outfit. Mr Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc., said in a statement on Sunday 26th May, 024, that the bank was proud of the feat and would continue […]

29 Suspected Yoruba Nation Agitators Remanded By Court

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A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has ordered the remand of 29 suspected Yoruba Nation agitators for invading the premises of the state Secretariat in Ibadan on Saturday. The defendants were arraigned on Wednesday for their various involvements in the failed invasion of the secretariat and the Governor’s Office. Some […]

Oyo LG Poll: Makinde, Rates PDP Better Than APC, LP, NNPP

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With the local government election scheduled to hold on the April 27th in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the best option among other political parties in the state. He declared that PDP “is better and people-oriented” than the APC, Labour Party, NNPP and others. Makinde said […]

UBA Mulls Fresh Capital As Shareholders Fund Hits Excess of N2tn

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With an excess of N2 trillion shareholders fund, the management of Africa’s global bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has stated that in due course, it plans to raise fresh capital in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria directives. The Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of UBA, Oliver Alawuba, reiterated this […]

Dosunmu Market Fire:Isale Eko Descendants Union Chairman Visits Scene, Calls For Comprehensive Reset of Lagos Island CBD

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The Chairman of the Isale Eko Descendants Union, IDU, Mr Adeniji Kazeem SAN has commiserated with the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the good people of Lagos Island and all affected by the calamity on the damage, massive loss of personal property and buildings of ordinary citizens following the devastating fire incident that struck […]

AFRIMA Meets ECCAS, UNESCO In Gabon, Discusses Plans To Stimulate Africa’s Creative Economy

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As the All Africa Music Awards began its countdown to the 2022 main awards ceremony, Monday, with the call for submission of entries from artistes, the continental awards platform has restated its commitment to uplifting the African creative economy, using music as its tool. It made this known during a recent strategic stakeholder meeting, in […]

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Fatal confrontation: Mexican TV star must come back to US

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MIAMI (AP) — A Florida judge has rescinded an order allowing a Mexican soap opera star to travel outside the U.S., saying he’s likely to face a more serious charge from a fatal traffic confrontation than the third-degree battery filed recently. The judge set a hearing Monday to discuss the bond and travel order for […]

Britney Spears says she’s taking time for a little ‘me time’

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears says she’s decided to focus on self-care as she goes through a rough stretch. Spears posted an image on Instagram Wednesday with the words, “Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit.” In the caption she wrote that everyone needs “a little ‘me time,’” followed by a smile […]