Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has unveiled its plan to establish a N1bn foundation with the motive to frontally combat the menace of drug abuse among the youths and society at large. The pharmaceutical company made this known during a recent annual Thanksgiving and 40th Anniversary Dinner held in Lagos. Founder/Group Managing Director of the company,…
Seplat Energy Plc has completed the $1.28 billion acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited from ExxonMobil, marking a significant step in its growth and expansion strategy. The acquisition, announced on Thursday, received final approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The deal had faced delays since 2022 due…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Kano Zonal Command, has received 10 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency’s Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, made the disclosure on Thursday in Kano while receiving the victims from the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command. According to him, the victims were rescued on…
Indian chess sensation Gukesh Dommaraju has made history as the youngest world chess champion, achieving the feat at just 18 years old. The Chennai-born grandmaster defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in a dramatic final match held in Singapore, cementing his status as a global chess icon. Gukesh’s rise to the pinnacle of chess…
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced a businesswoman, Oluremi Phillips, to 17 years in prison for defrauding AYM Shafa Limited of N57,690,000 in a fraudulent transaction involving the supply of Automotive Gas Oil. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission charged Phillips and her company, Omritas Energy Limited, with five counts of stealing…
Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has condemned the growing menace of piracy in Nigeria’s film industry, urging fans to support the creative sector by rejecting illegal practices. Her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, set to premiere today, December 13, and the actress has called for collective action to safeguard the industry. In a heartfelt…
The founder and lead pastor of Light Nations formerly Sphere of Light, Apostle Femi Lazarus has once again emerged as Nigeria’s most-streamed podcast creator, solidifying his position as a favorite among listeners. This announcement was made by Spotify’s Sub-Sahara Africa Podcast Manager, Ncebakazi Manzi, as part of the streaming platform’s 2024 podcast rankings for Nigeria,…
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, widely recognized as MC Oluomo, visited the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at his Abuja office on Wednesday. The announcement of the visit was shared in a statement posted on Instagram the same day. MC Oluomo was accompanied…
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host of the 2034 The Fédération Internationale de Football Association Men’s World Cup. The Middle Eastern country, which was the only bidder for the tournament, was officially awarded the hosting rights during an extraordinary FIFA Congress on Wednesday. FIFA members voted in a combined process that included decisions…
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish farming clusters aimed at improving the livelihoods of Internally Displaced Persons and migrants across Nigeria. The agreement, signed on Wednesday in Abuja, is part of the Renewed Hope Restoration Project,…
