Author: Khadijah Olowode

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, will raise N239.4 billion through a Rights Issue of 6,839,884,274 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N35.00 per share. The Rights Issue, which opened on Friday, November 15, 2024, gives existing shareholders the opportunity to purchase additional shares in proportion to their current holdings and is being offered based on one new ordinary share for every five existing ordinary shares held by shareholders, as of November 05, 2024. In his letter to the shareholders informing them, the Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, noted that following the…

Yaba College of Technology will at its 36th Convocation Ceremony confer the institution’s prestigious fellowship award on the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, reports thegazellenews.com The Rector of the institution, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Abdul made this known while addressing the media at the College’s 36th Pre-convocation World Press Conference on Thursday, 14 November, 2024 at its Council Chamber. According to him, “we are privileged to honor two distinguished Nigerians with the prestigious fellowship award of Yaba College of Technology. These individuals have not only made…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Daniel Bwala, former spokesman for ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. News of his appointment was contained in a statement released on Thursday, 14 November, 2024 by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Other appointments announced by the Presidency are: (1) Mr. Olawale Olopade, Director-General, National Sports Commission (2) Dr. Abisoye Fagade, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (3) Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement Olopade, the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission, is a sports administrator…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has once again charged youth in the country not to push aside the admonition and advice from parents and the elders. She spoke at a One-day workshop for women and youth on corruption prevention organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) held in Abuja. The First Lady pointed out that the fight against corruption must begin in the homes where mothers must be at the forefront of the battle. “We must move beyond the desire to have our voices heard and step into roles where our actions…

By Oladapo Sofowora Whether admired or criticized, Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, is unwavering in his mission to transform the Nigeria Customs Service. His primary focus is to safeguard the nation’s borders against economic sabotage while boosting revenue and facilitating seamless trade relations between importers and exporters, ultimately fostering economic growth and stability for Nigeria. Since his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration last year, Bashir has utilized his exceptional acumen and strategic insight to elevate this crucial law enforcement agency. Many initially doubted his ability to succeed, but he is decisively silencing his critics with…

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, on Thursday, 14 November, 2024, the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Dr. Sam Ode, who paid him a visit to discuss a potential collaboration that would benefit Benue communities. During their meeting at the Trust Fund’s headquarters in Abuja, Adeyanju highlighted the recent unveiling by President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, of the NLTF Four-year Strategic Plan which is a road map aimed at reaching the most vulnerable communities nationwide. Dr. Ode expressed interest in collaborating with NLTF to explore ways in which Benue communities could benefit from the…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has urged women and youth to take a more active role in the fight against corruption and other social vices in Nigeria. The ICPC Chairman, in his welcome address at a one-day workshop for women and youth on corruption prevention with the theme: “Women and Youth Alliance Against Corruption” held at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja on Thursday highlighted that women and youth disproportionately experience the effects of corruption in society. He stated that the Conference was put together as a…

The Ogun State Government has declared Friday, 15 November 2024, a work-free day for both civil and public servants in the state.  This was contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, on Thursday. According to the circular, the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun approved the work-free day to enable civil and public servants to participate fully in the forthcoming local government elections, scheduled to take place across the state’s 20 local government areas and 237 wards on Saturday, November 16. The work-free day aimed to ensure active participation in the electoral process, by…

The Ogun State Government, on Thursday, stated that the Task Force set up in the petroleum industry was to address fuel meter tampering and other sharp practices among operators, even as it debunked allegations of harassment and intimidation. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo, said that contrary to the allegations of harassment and intimidation leveled against the task force by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), the government, faced with soaring transportation costs and public outcry over fuel pricing malpractices, took a proactive approach by establishing the task force aimed at regulating and ensuring fair practices…

Reigning African vice-champions Nigeria know they will qualify for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations final tournament if they overcome the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign Matchday 5 encounter in Abidjan on Thursday. This knowledge will inform a feisty approach from the first blast of Senegalese referee Issa Sy’s whistle. After three wins out of their earlier four games (the only draw being the Matchday 2 session with Rwanda in Kigali), the Super Eagles are riding high with 10 points, four more than second-placed Benin Republic, who suffered a glitch in Kigali…

The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The agreement, signed by the Managing Director, NGML, Barr. Justin Ezeala and the President/CEO of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024, at the Corporate Head Office of Dangote in Falomo, Lagos State, outlines the supply of natural gas for power generation and feedstock at the Dangote Refinery, in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. This major milestone is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy of…

The Director General of Lagos State Sports, Lekan Fatodu, has said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is proud of the giant strides so far attained by the Lagos Women Run. Fatodu who stated this at the Finish point of the 2024 edition of the event which was the 9th edition said that women empowerment is one of the key priorities of the Governor Sanwo-Olu administration. The Lagos State Sports DG was all over the place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, where the participants converged to receive their certificates, prizes and afterwards had an after event party. Fatodu interacted with the participants, runners…

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has charged the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to show more interest in the financial and technical capabilities of intending investors before government assets were entrusted to them. The Minister also decried the consistent vandalism of power infrastructure by bandits and terrorists across the country. He noted that some of those acts were deliberate sabotage against the government. The Minister spoke on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024, when the management of ICRC visited him at the headquarters of the ministry in Abuja. According to Adelabu, part of the challenges that the power sector is…

The European Union (EU) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has collaborated in the fight against violation of human rights in Nigeria, joining forces to inaugurate the Human Rights Defenders Forum aimed at combating the numerous challenges of safeguarding human rights in the country. Speaking at the Civil Society Consultation on the State of Human Rights in Nigeria and the Inauguration of the Human Rights Defenders Forum, which had in attendance Portugal Ambassador, Paulo Santos and Belgium Ambassador, Pieter Leenknegt, the Executive Secretary, NHRC, Tony Ojukwu lamented that in recent years, “we have witnessed alarming trends, including restrictions on…

The ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the country gets a boost as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share vital intelligence, facilities, and expertise. Speaking at the signing ceremony at the NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the anti-narcotics agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) noted that the renewed partnership between NDLEA and NAFDAC will curb substance abuse and protect public health. This position was also affirmed by the Director General of…

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has inaugurated a summit aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system. Almajiri education system is a traditional Islamic method of learning widely obtained across states in northern Nigeria. The event held at the conference hall of Musa Usman Secretariat was graced by education stakeholders, religious leaders, and community advocates to discuss innovative strategies to integrate the Almajiri system with basic formal education. The summit provided a platform for participants to discuss issues, share insights and propose actionable solutions to the challenges faced by the Almajiri education system. Addressing the gathering, Zulum emphasised the need…

Some officers and men of the Nigerian Immigration Services have decry unwantom interference in the official work of the Comptroller General of the Immigration Services, CGIS, stating that the continued political meddling and unconstitutional reelings of promotion of certain officers with impunity will soon sink the service into muddy waters unless urgent intervention is taken by the authorities. According to reports filtering from the service, since the assumption of office, the current Minister of Interior being the supervising Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has caused serious irregularities using special promotions in elevating juniors over their seniors; thus, causing discord, insubordination and gross…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned two members of an alleged syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim for impersonating and attempting to blackmail the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede. They were arraigned on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja. The suspects allegedly contacted Mohammed Bello-Koko, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, claiming to have access to a phoney investigation involving him by the EFCC. They demanded $1 million, promising that Olukoyede would ensure a “soft landing” for them.…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House of Assembly, with the infrastructure development and education sector getting the lion’s share. The Governor, while presenting the budget estimate of N678.086 billion to lawmakers at the House of Assembly, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said the government plans to spend 51 per cent of the proposed budget on capital expenditure, while recurrent expenditure will take 49 per cent. According to the Governor, infrastructure will get N152.265 billion, which represents 22.46 per cent of the total budget estimate, which he maintained was a product of the feedback received…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday called on Lagosians to be more safety conscious to avoid fire incidents which has become a regular occurrence in the state. The Governor spoke at the opening of new fire stations at Ijegun-Egba and Ijede, Ikorodu. The Governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin at the Ijede commissioning, while the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties, Mr. Sesan Tunde Ogundeko, represented him at the Ijegun-Egba commissioning. In his address, the Governor said the two new stations at Ijegun-Egba and Ijede, Ikorodu, were sited where they are…