Retired Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff and ex-Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, has strongly denied media reports alleging that he was recently attacked by Boko Haram militants in Borno State. In a statement released on Monday by his media aide and former military spokesperson, retired Brigadier General Sani…
As Nigeria prepares to take on new external and domestic loans totalling over $21 billion, economists are urging the government to prioritise sustainable funding models and utilise domestic revenues more effectively. Professor Sherifdeen Tella of Babcock University and Dr Ayo Teriba, CEO of Economic Associates, raised concerns over the federal government’s latest borrowing plan presented…
Lagos, Nigeria — Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc has clinched the title of ‘Most Resilient Insurance Company of the Year 2024’ at the Champions Awards, a ceremony held in Lagos to celebrate outstanding performance across Nigeria’s business landscape. The award reflects Veritas Kapital’s sustained performance during a turbulent economic period and recognises its innovation, customer-centric approach,…
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has publicly reaffirmed his deep loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that after God, the President is the only person from whom he takes directives. Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, the former governor expressed profound gratitude for the president’s recent commendation of his work on…
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise insurance as a key driver in achieving a $1 trillion economy. Mr Tope Adaramola, Executive Secretary of NCRIB, made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Adaramola said the insurance sector…
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Temitope Adewale, says President Bola Tinubu is working assiduously to make Nigeria great again. Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly,sais this in a statement issued on Monday, after a visit to the President in Lagos. According to him, Tinubu’s effort to reduce poverty in Nigeria…
The Domestic Airports Cargo Agents Association (DACAA) on Monday hailed the opening of a cargo terminal at the General Aviation Terminal operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Ikeja. The Acting Chairman, Board of Trustees, DACAA, Mr John Ekeanya, said that the new cargo hub would improve the contributions of domestic cargo…
The Lagos State PDP Spokesman, Alhaji Hakeem Amode, has dumped the main opposition party in the state for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Amode, along with other PDP chieftains ,announced his defection at a news conference on Monday in Ikeja. Speaking ,Amode said he and other defectors were motivated and inspired by the visionary…
In a move to enhance the safety and well-being of pilgrims, the Saudi Ministry of Health has introduced detailed guidance to manage common health issues that may arise during or after Hajj. The multilingual guidance – published in eight languages – includes recommendations for preventing slips and falls, the proper use of footwear, and managing…
The National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed that 2025 will mark a turning point for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with this year likely being the last time it will coincide with extreme summer heat until 2050. Speaking to reporters, NCM spokesperson Hussein Al Qahtani stated that the seasonal shift comes as a natural result…
