President Buhari Addresses United Nations General Assembly

Last week, we reported Mr. President’s intended visit to New York, United States for the UN 70th General Assembly. Well, not only did our dear President attend the gathering, he also gave a speech on behalf of all Nigerians. In

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. As the nation awaits President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list, the President has said he would head the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. 2. 83 senators yesterday passed a vote of confidence on Senate President Bukola Saraki and the entire leadership

FG Declares Thursday, October 1 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2015, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 55th independence celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, made the declaration on behalf of the FG in a statement signed

So Fresh Neighbourhood Market Now in Opebi

Now, you can get everything fresh and highly nutritious from a one-stop specialty retail shop for whole fruits, vegetables, 100% freshly made juices, smoothies, salads and groceries at the recently launched 2nd branch of So Fresh Neighbourhood Market in Opebi.

Know Your Bank Verification Number With Your Etisalat Line

The BVN registration is a directive given in February 2014, by the Central Bank of Nigeria to all commercial banks in the country to register all their customers biometrically in furtherance of the “Know Your Customer” policy. It is aimed

Dance for a Cause at the iWOW ABC Zumbathon

Looking for what to do this Independence Day? You should have fun dancing at this 4-hour non-stop Zumba workout. In an effort to raise awareness and support for autism and breast cancer awareness, the Inspired Women of Worth (iWOW) invite

#PhotoSpeaks: UNILAG Students Protest Against Bedbug Invasion

Imagine being feasted on by bedbugs while sleeping. This is the unfortunate situation students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) claimed to be experiencing during protests on Monday, 28th September, 2015. The students blamed the unsanitary condition of their hostels

Blood Moon Occurs in Nigeria: Stay Calm, Says Scientist

An official of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASDRA) has advised Nigerians not to panic over the lunar eclipse which occurred this morning. Dr. Benjamin Ayetunji, NASRDA Chief Scientific Officer (Engineering and Space Systems), gave the advice in an

“Business Strides” News Magazine Debuts in Abuja

A quarterly business news magazine, “Business Strides’’ which aims to provide investment, financial and business opportunity tips for talented persons has been launched in Abuja, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). In an interview, the publisher, Mr. Tayo

Nigeria is Now Polio-free!

Polio, the paralysing disease which affects children, is no longer endemic in Nigeria. The World Health Organisation made this announcement on Friday, 25th September, 2015. Earlier this year, the organisation declared Nigeria polio-free for a year. Read also: Nigeria Declared

Dangote Cement Wins “2015 African Business Of The Year” Award

Dangote Cement Plc. has been given the award of the “African Business of the Year” at the 2015 African Business Awards which held at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York on 24th September, 2015. The Award was organised by

President Buhari Set to Visit New York

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to visit New York, United States, today for meetings and interactions with other world leaders. This is in lieu of the 70th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. A statement by Mr.

Benedict Oramah Sworn in as Afreximbank’s New President

Benedict Oramah, a Nigerian banker and Agricultural Economist, has been sworn in as the new president of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The swearing-in ceremony held on Monday, September 21 in Cairo, Egypt. He succeeds Jean-Louis Ekra, who was president

World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Nigeria

The World Bank has announced Rachid Benmessaoud, a Moroccan national, as the new Country Director for Nigeria. He is also the Coordinating Director for West Africa Regional Integration Programme. He will take over from Marie Francoise Marie-Nelly, whose tenure ended

Fidelity Bank Commences Saturday Banking

Fidelity Bank Plc. has announced its commencement of Saturday banking services in select branch locations across the country. In a statement from the bank, the service commences between 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. in 15 Fidelity Bank branches across the

Nigerian Digital Music Summit to Hold on 28th and 29th September, 2015

The Nigerian Digital Music Summit will hold on the 28th – 29th of September at the Convention Center, Eko Hotel and Suites. The summit is hosted by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) in collaboration with Growth and Employment Project

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