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target=_blank>Nigeria Not Yet Hyperinflation Economy – FRC insists
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) on Wednesday pointed out that Nigeria was not yet a hyperinflationary economy. Owing to this, the Council, in a press statement signed by its Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, noted that the International Accounting Standard (IAS) 29 which borders on Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies should
target=_blank>Youths scoop fuel from another faulty tanker
Few days after nearly 100 persons lost their lives in tanker accident in Niger State, some youths trooped out to the scene of a tanker accident in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Wednesday. According to witnesses, the youths were scooping fuel from the faulty truck when security operatives arrived at the scene. Men of the
target=_blank>WACT-APM Terminals Donates Solar Power to Primary Healthcare Centres in Host Communities
In a bold step towards enhancing primary healthcare delivery in Rivers State, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has donated and commissioned solar power systems to two primary healthcare centers in its host communities of Onne and Ogu. The beneficiaries of the solar projects are the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Onne,
target=_blank>NPA: Our revenue rose by 33.9 percent in 2024
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) generated N758.26 billion between January and November 2024, rising by 33.9 percent when compared to the figure it generated in 2023. The amount generated in 11 months in 2024 surpassed the Authority’s revenue profile in 2023 by N257.3 billion. It would be recalled that the Authority’s revenue profile steadily grew
target=_blank>NPA deepens partnership with NLNG for increased exports
Poised to provide the operational collaboration necessary to grow exports, Managing Director / CEO Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho received the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Liquiefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Dr. Phillip Mshelbila on Monday, January 20, 2025 at NPA Headquarters in Marina. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Mshelbila expressed Nigeria
target=_blank>15 years later, Air Sierra Leone resumes Lagos-Freetown flights
By Dotun Omisakin, Lagos Air Sierra Leone has resumed its operations after over 15 years of inactivity, even as it partnered with a Nigerian private airline, XEJet to commence scheduled flights between Lagos and Freetown. The Lagos- Freetown flights will operate three times a week; on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Speaking at the inaugural flight
target=_blank>Renewed Hope 2025 targets for health through the magnifying glass
By Fredrick Nwabufo A healthy nation is a productive one. Health is existential and ranks extraordinarily on the pyramid of desiderata. Since 2023, the President Tinubu-led administration has foregrounded healthcare, making it a nucleus of its policy decisions and prescriptions. For instance, in the 2024 budget of Renewed Hope, the first in the life of
target=_blank>Corporate Affairs Commission Hosts Media Trust Management Team
Malam Ahmed Shekarau, Group Chief Executive Officer of Media Trust Group, led a team from the company to the head office of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja, on Wednesday. The CAC team headed by Alhaji Hussaini Ishaq, Registrar-General of the Commission, held strategic meeting with representatives from the frontline media company. Below is
target=_blank>Military kills Turji’s second-in-command, other top commanders
Troops of the Nigerian Military attached with Operation Fansan Yamma, in the Northwest zone of the country, have neutralised Aminu Kanawa, the next in rank to the notorious bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. It was learnt that both the air and ground troops during the ongoing onslaught also inflicted terminal injuries on Turji’s younger brother identified
target=_blank>Over 5,000 benefit from free eye care in Jigawa
About 5,500 people, mostly elderly persons across the 27 local government areas of Jigawa State, have benefited from the free eye care services in the state The programme, organised in collaboration with the state government and Nigerians living in Saudi Arabia with support from Horizon Foundation for Community Development, brought together people that mostly needed
target=_blank>Transfer my case to Southeast – Nnamdi Kanu to Chief Judge
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday insisted that Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court will not handle his case. Kanu ordered his lawyers to ensure that Justice Nyako stays off his case following her recusal. On September 24, 2024, Kanu had asked Justice Nyako to
Transfer my case to Southeast – Nnamdi Kanu to Chief Judge
target=_blank>Police detain fake soldier for alleged abduction, robbery
Operatives of the Lagos Police’s Rapid Response Squad, RRS, have detained a 42-year-old suspected army impersonator, for allegedly abducting and robbing a man of his valuables. RRS made this known in a post shared on its official X handle, @rrsLagos767, on Wednesday. It stated that the suspect, a dismissed army sergeant and ex-convict, was apprehended
Police detain fake soldier for alleged abduction, robbery
target=_blank>‘Faith brought us together’ – Wife of suspended Catholic priest
Dora Chichah, wife of suspended Catholic priest Rev Fr Daniel Oghenerukevwe, said faith played a critical role in their union. DAILY POST reports that Rev Oghenerukevwe, from the Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, was suspended after entering into a marriage in Dallas, Texas, without completing the formal canonical process to be released from his
‘Faith brought us together’ – Wife of suspended Catholic priest
target=_blank>EPL: Garnacho takes decision on joining Chelsea as Man Utd reduce transfer fee
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho would favour a move to Chelsea over Napoli, according to TyC Sport. Napoli have already seen an offer rejected for Garnacho as United initially held out for £70m. Chelsea are also keen on signing the 20-year-old before the end of the January transfer window. Garnacho’s agents were in attendance at
EPL: Garnacho takes decision on joining Chelsea as Man Utd reduce transfer fee
target=_blank>EPL: ‘I regret saying current Man Utd team worst in history’ – Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted he regrets saying the current team is the worst in the club’s history. In a press conference on Wednesday, Amorim claimed he was pointing the finger of blame at himself rather than his players. The 39-year-old made the remark following the 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday. Amorim
EPL: ‘I regret saying current Man Utd team worst in history’ – Amorim
target=_blank>Maduka University resumes academic activities, says admission still ongoing
Maduka University Enugu has announced that academic activities for students will commence this week after the brief 2-week Christmas break. Recognised and approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Maduka University offers diverse programs. The management announced that students of the university will start academic activities on the specified date, urging all qualified new students
Maduka University resumes academic activities, says admission still ongoing
target=_blank>2nd Abuja Airport Runway contract revoked over N532bn variation request – Minister
The Minister of Aviation and AeroSpace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Wednesday revealed how he rejected an outrageous contract variation of N532 billion from the original sum of N90 billion, for the 2nd runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo made the disclosure when he appeared before the Joint Senate and House of Representatives
2nd Abuja Airport Runway contract revoked over N532bn variation request – Minister
target=_blank>Gun battle erupts in Geidam as insurgents clash with soldiers
Suspected Boko Haram militants have reportedly launched an attack on Geidam community in Yobe State. This assault comes shortly after an earlier attack on a market in Ngalda community earlier in the week, which left seven people dead. According to local residents, the sound of heavy gunfire erupted around 1 a.m. and lasted nearly two
Gun battle erupts in Geidam as insurgents clash with soldiers
target=_blank>Hit-and-run driver arrested in Lagos
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has apprehended a hit-and-run driver, Dauda Bello, over alleged reckless driving. The task force’s Director, Press and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, left the victim, Oluwole Bukola, severely injured. “Preliminary
Hit-and-run driver arrested in Lagos
target=_blank>Ukraine: ‘Stop this war or we do it the hard way’ – Trump sends warning to Putin
United States President Donald Trump has told Russian President Vladimir Putin to ”settle now and stop the ridiculous war in Ukraine, warning it could be done in the hard way”. Trump said he’s not looking to hurt Russia, insisting he loves the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with Putin. The US
Ukraine: ‘Stop this war or we do it the hard way’ – Trump sends warning to Putin
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