Nigerian Still in the Race To Break World Record For “The Longest Reading Marathon”

Record setters are phenomenal and are fast gaining recognition in Nigeria. One of such people attempting to set a new record in the Guinness Book of World Record is Olubayode Treasures-Olawunmi who strives to break the Guinness World Record for

FG Invests N16.6 bn Sukuk Bond On Rehabilitation of Roads in the South East

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government had in October, 2017 released the proceeds of the N100 billion Sukuk bond to 25 key economic road projects across the country. The Director of Highways, South East, Federal

Work to Resume on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Godwin Eke, says that the construction work on Section 1 of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway had been 50 percent completed before the contractors, Julius Berger, mobilized by the Federal Government, left site due to

Yusuf Buhari has Fully Recovered from His Bike Accident

According to tweets by the First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, Yusuf Buhari, her son, has fully recovered from his injuries sustained in a bike accident in December. Yusuf was reported to have suffered a broken limb alongside head injuries

Agritech Startup Farmcrowdy Has Scooped Up A $325,000 Grant from GSMA

Farmcrowdy, perhaps Nigeria’s most celebrated agribusiness startup, has secured a $325,000 grant from GSMA, a body representing mobile operators and companies around the world. The investment derives from GSMA’s Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund and is provided via the organization’s Mobile

INEC Announces General Election Dates For the Next 36 Years

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the general elections in Nigeria from 2019 to 2055. The chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced this at a meeting with the leaders of all political parties in

Former Governor Ikedi Ohakim Explains Why He Must Return as Governor

His Excellency Dr. Ikedi Ohakim recently declared his intention to return to the Imo State Government House in 2019 as second term Governor. He raised quite the controversy when he said that the present Governor, Rochas Okorocha, was owing Judges

The NBS’ Latest GDP Report: Nigeria Steers Further Away From Recession

On Tuesday, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the country’s official statistics agency, released its report on the country’s economic performance for the final three months of 2017. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report, which also documents the growth of

TechPoint Inspired 2.0: Nigeria’s Biggest Tech Conference Holding May 2018

TechPoint Inspired is a technology event which brings together industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, innovators and career professionals. The event creates a platform to discuss, share ideas and experiences, and explore the prevalent tech trends. It aims to shape the future

African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative – Apply Now

Are you a woman entrepreneur or with a strong desire to become one? Do you live in Africa or in the diaspora? Then you should apply to join the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC). Sponsored by the Center for Global

2018 Lagos City Marathon Dedicated Routes By LASTMA

MARATHON : From National Stadium >>> Barracks >>> Ojuelegba >>> Dorman Long Bridge >>> Fadeyi (on the main carriage way) >>> Obanikoro >>> Anthony >>> Gbagada >>> 3rd Mainland Bridge >>> Adeniji Adele (3rd Mainland Bridge) >>>Dolphin >>> Osborne Road

SEC Lengthens The Deadline For Free E-dividend Registration

The Securities and Exchange Commission made a declaration for an extension of the free e-dividend registration exercises till February 28, 2018. The commission said this in a statement to Vanguard yesterday, the postponement was part of an effort to encourage

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun Gets New Appointment

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has been appointed as an Ad Hoc member of the Investments Committee of United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). In a statement signed by Adeosun’s Special Adviser, Media and Communication, Oluyinka Akintunde, on

Federal Government To Tackle Dumping of Refuse

The Federal Government has engaged in an agreement with King& Spalding, LLP Geneva, Switzerland, a law firm to provide legal services for Nigeria’s trade remedy legislation as a key element of modern trade policy. When you go to popular public

JAMB Announces Dates for 2018 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced on Tuesday, the dates for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of the Board, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, announced this at a meeting with the stakeholders themed “The Strategic Planning

Aiteo CAF Awards: Aiteo Has Set A Standard

It is definitely the beginning of new things, and just maybe a new description of the word ‘excellence’ should be ‘Aiteo Standard’. The just-concluded Aiteo CAF Awards is proof of this. There has never been a CAF Awards event as

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