Lagos, Sept. 25, 2024 – Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, is partnering the Women in Mining In Nigeria (WIMIN) on its annual Gold & Gemstone Conference & Exhibition. The three-day event scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Sept. 28, will be held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos. The Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) Gold and Gem Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) is set to make a significant impact on the country’s mining industry. Under the leadership of …
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TSF commends Nigeria’s aviation sector’s compliance improvements under Cape Town convention
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Abuja, Sept. 25, 2024 – The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended the major achievements recorded by the Nigerian government in the aviation sector by boosting and repositioning it as a safe and reliable destination for aircraft leasing. This commendation follows the recent announcement by the Aviation Working Group (AWG) that Nigeria’s Cape Town Convention (CTC) compliance index score has increased from 49 per cent to 70.5 percent In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Afolabi Josiah, the Forum praised the federal government’s dedication to aviation …
... Read More New York, Sept. 25, 2024 – Nigeria has pledged its commitment to fostering stronger partnership with member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). Kasim Shettima, the Vice President, representing President Bola Tinubu, made the pledge on Tuesday during a meeting of OACPS held on the sideline of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Stanley Nkwocha, the Spokesman for the Vice President, in a stamen, said Shettima stressed the importance of solidarity among member states in the face of numerous global challenges and …
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Nigerian troops kill another notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Makore 
Nigerian security forces have killed another notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Makore, along with several of his fighters. This was made known on Wednesday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle. Makama disclosed that the operation took place on Sunday along the Kwankele road in […]
Nigerian troops kill another notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Makore
American rapper, Meek Mill has revealed that he wants to hire an investigative team to find out why he is being linked to disgraced music executive, Sean Combs, aka Diddy. Recall that Diddy was recently arrested by Homeland Security on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and interstate transportation for prostitution. Following his arrest, Diddy’s […]
Alleged N15m bribe: I gave VeryDarkMan go ahead to expose Bobrisky – Seun Kuti 
Maverick singer, Seun Kuti has revealed the role he played in the ongoing saga between controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, and popular influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. Recall that VDM, on Tuesday night, released a voice recording allegedly by Bobrisky claiming he bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]
Alleged N15m bribe: I gave VeryDarkMan go ahead to expose Bobrisky – Seun Kuti
Singapore, Sept. 25, 2024 – Oil prices fell on Wednesday as investors reassessed the ability of China’s stimulus plans to boost the economy enough to drive more fuel demand growth in the world’s largest crude importer. Brent crude futures were down 19 cents, or 0.25%, at $74.98 a barrel at 0700 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 28 cents, or 0.39%, at $71.28 per barrel. Prices rose about 1.7% on Tuesday after China announced its most aggressive economic stimulus since the COVID-19 pandemic, with interest rate cuts and …
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EPL: He’s very intelligent – Arteta hails Arsenal star 
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has hailed the club’s versatile youngster, Myles Lewis-Skelly after his debut against Manchester City last Sunday. Arteta, who spoke ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Bolton on Wednesday, said Lewis-Skelly is a competitor and very intelligent. “He [Lewis-Skelly] is a competitor,” Arteta said when asked about the confrontation between the […]
Shanghai, Sept. 25, 2024 – China’s central bank lowered the cost of its medium-term loans to banks on Wednesday in a move consistent with broad policy easing measures announced a day earlier to shore up a flailing economy. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said it cut the rate on 300 billion yuan ($42.66 billion) worth of one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) loans to some financial institutions to 2.00% from 2.30%. The bid rates in Wednesday’s operation ranged from 1.90% to 2.30%, and the total balance of MLF loans now …
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South East monarchs renew call for peace, security in region 
Traditional rulers from the South-East have again called for peace, security and unity in the region. The monarchs made the call during their meeting held in Umuahia, Abia State capital on Tuesday. The meeting, which was attended by the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe and top traditional rulers from the South East, was also […]
South East monarchs renew call for peace, security in region
Community Leader Prince Yomade Honored with Award of Merit by Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria 
Police recover 2 stolen vehicles, guns in Ebonyi 
Police nab three suspects over killing of husband, wife in Abia