ITU Ranks Nigeria High in Digital Transformation Readiness

A new report of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), has ranked Nigeria very high at 71 per cent, in comparative legal, policy and governance frameworks towards G5 – advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as G5 with Germany, Finland and Singapore leading the global chart.   In the report conducted by the ITU, and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, …

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Engage in Active Political Engineering, Not Planned Protests, Buratai Tells Youths

The former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has advised Nigerian youths against the proposed nationwide protest by not allowing themselves to be used as willing tools by do-or-die partisan individuals or groups who want to stir up trouble in the country.     Buratai advised them to be …

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Aare Bashir Fakorede Distance self from Land Grabbing Allegations, Calls for Proper investigation

Property and Oil mogul, Aare Bashir Fakorede has openly debunked a land-grabbing allegation levelled against him by some unscrupulous elements using some section of the media to malign his persona. Recently, this unscrupulous elements have been in the news with their recent land-grabbing fiasco with the Oni-Orisan chieftaincy family of Lagos Island and Epe after they took thugs and police …

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Supplementary Budget: Centre Lauds Reps Appropriations Chair Bichi Over Thorough Scrutiny, Public Engagement

The Centre for Accountability and Probity (CAP) has commended the Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Bichi, for his commitment to transparency and accountability. In a statement signed by Princess Ajibola Naomi, its Coordinating President, the Centre said the recent transmission of the supplementary budget has been met with thorough scrutiny and public engagement by Bichi. Naomi …

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America is counting on you, President Joe Biden tells Dr DK Olukoya (Video)

Founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, Pastor Daniel Olukoya was honored today, 21st of July, 2024 by the president of the United States of America, Joe Biden at the ministry’s America headquaters, Houston. The award of honor was presented by the official representative of President Biden for the impact of his life and ministry …

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Middle Belt Youths Won’t Protest Against Tinubu, Bago’s Administration – NCYG

The North Central Youth Group, a vibrant coalition of young people from the Middle Belt, has distanced itself from any form of protest against President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umar Bago of Niger State. The group’s stance comes after a thorough evaluation of the leaders’ performances, which they say has brought hope, opportunities, and smiles to the faces of Nigerians, …

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Miss Ibadan 2024 Unveils Hosts

The highly anticipated Miss Ibadan Beauty Pageant & Awards organized by Aderonke Omo Dairo Foundation has announced their dynamic duo of hosts: Prince Phelar and Adejoke Ewa Ede Yooba. The theme of event this year is “Believe in you… surviving sexual Assault and Rape”. The Event is billed to take place on the 3rd of August, 2024, at Sophia Event …

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With Giants Campaign, FirstBank is truly woven into the fabric of society

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given the history of the financial brand and its legendary relevance to the growth of enterprises, within and outside Nigeria.  In its usual creative conjecture, 13O-year-old FirstBank, has hit the airwaves and other media outlets with various visuals …

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Breaking: FG approves N70,000 minimum wage

President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with a promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. Tinubu also promised to find ways to assist the private sector and the sub-nationals to pay the minimum wage. He announced the decisions at the meeting held with leaders of TUC and NLC on Thursday in …

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FIRS Expands Tax Net With 170,000 New Taxpayers

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, said it has expanded the country’s tax net with the capturing of more than 170,000 new taxpayers through the introduction of new business modules and simplifying tax payment processes.   Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, who disclosed this at a media chat in Lagos, noted that the agency recorded a 56 percent, …

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