NGX weekly: Investors gain N1.137trn as Wema, FBN, Universal lead

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index and Market Capitalisation appreciated by 1.80 per cent each, to close the week at 105,451.06 and N64.303 trillion respectively. These are against 103,586.33 and 63.166 trillion posted last week. Consequently, equity investors gained a total of N1.137 trillion for the week under review. Similarly, all other indices finished higher with the exception of …

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Ibadan Stampede: Oyo Court Grants Bail To Ooni’s Ex-Wife Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat, School Principal

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted the bail applications filed by the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, owner of a prominent indigenous radio station, Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Abdullahi Fasasi. The ruling was pronounced by Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court, on …

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Kingdompreneur Breakthrough Bootcamp: Bethel Ministries Announces Four-Day Digital Skills Training …to Feature Ace Digital Experts

Bethel Ministries Ajah, Lagos State has announced a free four-day digital training tagged Kingdompreneur Breakthrough Bootcamp. The practical digital skills empowerment workshop for possessing your possession in 2025 will take place between Wednesday, January 15th and Saturday, January 18th, at Bethel Church Ajah, Bethel Wondercity, Ilaje, Bus stop, Lagos from 10:AM to 4:00 PM daily. The program will feature training …

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Omolara Alebiosu Shobowale: An indefatigable educationist, illustrious daughter of ErukuCity celebrates her birthday ~By Oluwaseun Fabiyi

Every January 13th is a momentous day in your life. I am delighted to join your well-wishers in extending warm felicitations to you on Monday, January 13th, 2025, as you celebrate your birthday. Mrs Omolara, I acknowledge your extraordinary humility and educational prowess with great admiration. These qualities have earned you the esteem of your peers and positioned you as …

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Stampede: Oyo files murder charges against Ooni’s ex-Queen, others

The Oyo State Government has filed eight counts, bordering on murder and manslaughter against the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, the proprietor of an Ibadan-based radio station, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdulahi Fasasi, over the December 18, 2024 funfair stampede, during which 35 children died. The charge sheet, marked I/05C/2025, …

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Lisa Sebogodi: Championing Women’s Empowerment Through Business and Pageantry

Lisa Sebogodi, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Batsumi Travel (Pty) Ltd, is not only revolutionizing South Africa’s travel industry but also emerging as a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment. Through her company, Sebogodi has played a key role in supporting platforms that inspire and elevate women, including sponsoring Mrs. World 2017 and Mrs. South Africa for three consecutive years.     …

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