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Copyright Infringement: NCC Drags MTN, Karl Toriola, Others to Court
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has filed charges against MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. and four others over alleged copyright infringement. The charge with [more…]
Watch How Downpour Washes Away Gov Soludo’s Newly Constructed Road
An afternoon downpour has reportedly washed away Ochanja market road constructed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration barely one week ago. Ochanja market is located [more…]
NFVCB, Tobacco Community Commit to Smoke-Free Nollywood
The National Film and Video Censor Board (NFVCB) and the tobacco community have reaffirmed their commitment to a smoke-free Nollywood, as Nigeria’s movie industry is [more…]
Art, Culture and Creative Economy Minister Visits +234 Art Fair, Says Fed Govt Has a Road Map and Strategic Framework for Sector
The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa says the Federal Government has developed a road map and strategic framework for the [more…]
Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom and M-PESA Africa Partner to Explore Remittances
A transformative collaboration aimed at broadening access to remittances across Africa has been forged among Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom Plc and M-PESA Africa [more…]
Except You’re Stealing: Professional Bankers Are Not Supposed To Be Wealthy– Sterling Bank CEO
Sterling Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Suleiman, suggests that professional bankers are not supposed to be wealthy except if they are engaged in stealing. [more…]
2024 Hajj Pilgrimage To Pay N6.8 Million- NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the cost for the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia to N6.8 million. The Press [more…]
Water Scarcity Worsens as Gombe Communities Groans
Residents of the ancient city of Gombe State are battling acute water scarcity amid intense heat waves. With temperature reaching a scorching 40 [more…]
Ex-Fidelity Bank Staff in EFCC Net over Alleged N2.7 Billion Fraud
The trial of one Christopher Jackson Edeh, alleged to be involved in a N2.7 billion Fidelity bank fraud case, is scheduled to commence on May [more…]
SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATES SENATOR ABIRU AT 60
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Chairman of the Southern Senators and member of the Senate representing Lagos East, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, [more…]