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ASUU Finally Suspends Strike
ASUU Finally Suspends Strike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has finally suspended the strike it embarked up on February 14, 2022. The union ended the strike following intense negotiation with the government, especially talks led by the House of Representatives under the leadership of Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, its Speaker. Our correspondent had reported how ASUU went into a long meeting after discussions with the lower chamber of the National Assembly. After discussions, President of the Academic Staff Union of Unive…
Dangote’s 650,000bpd Refinery 97% Completed, says NMDPRA …Naira will become stronger once Refinery starts production
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, upon which the hope of the nation rests for fuel sufficiency is now 97 percent completed. The agency has also commended the work done in the project. The refinery, with 650,000 barrels per-day installed capacity is expected to double the total output of Nigeria’s existing ailing refining infrastructure and meet 100 per cent of the Nigerian requirement of all refined products will pump out fuel any moment soon,…
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Holds Pre-Retirement Seminar Series
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Holds Pre-Retirement Seminar Series Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC recently held her annual pre-retirement seminar series in three states of the federation - Rivers State, Abuja, and Lagos State. Speaking on the rationale behind the pre-retirement seminar, Olumide Oyetan, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, said that the aim of the seminar is to prepare participants for retirement and enlighten pension fund contributors on various areas such as the …
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Gunmen abduct ASP Abdulmumini Yusuf in Kwara
Gunmen abduct ASP Abdulmumini Yusuf in Kwara An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abdulmumini Yusuf, serving at the Area Command in Ilorin, has reportedly been kidnapped by suspected gunmen. He was taken on Tuesday night on his way home in the Ogidi Area, Ilorin. CP Paul Odama, the State Commissioner of Police, confirmed the development on Thursday in Ilorin. “Yes, it’s true, but we are still on it,” Odama told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). SP Okasanmi Ajayi, the command’s spokesman, in a statement, also said the command was workin…
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Tears flow as BBNaija star Rico Swavey passes away
Tears flow as BBNaija star Rico Swavey passes away Rico Swavey, a Big Brother Naija season 3 housemate with the real name Patrick Fakoya, has passed away. The BBN star was involved in an auto crash leading to his going into a coma before his eventual death on Thursday morning. Tobi Bakre, one of his friends, confirmed Rico’s death. “We lost him. But thanks a lot guys. God knows best,” Tobi wrote on social media. The news set Twitter on fire as Nigerians took to the social media app to eulogize Rico Swavey. BBNaija star Ozo said: “Rest in peace…
What will your cup of coffee look like in 2030?
What will your cup of coffee look like in 2030? By Scott Coles, Coffee Business Executive Officer for Nestlé Central and West Africa There is nothing quite like that first cup of coffee in the morning. For me it’s a moment to gather my thoughts before the day really begins. However, this daily ritual isn’t something we can take for granted. Climatologists have warned that without action, coffee farmers in Africa will lose their livelihoods. So, if we want to keep enjoying that precious cup, we need to ensure our coffee is sustainably sou…
WHY GOVT MONITORS FOOD VENDORS UNDER HGSFP- COMMISSIONER
WHY GOVT MONITORS FOOD VENDORS UNDER HGSFP- COMMISSIONER Ogun State Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Hon. Olufemi Ilori- Oduntan, says the constant monitoring of the food vendors recruited under the Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) is to ensure provision of quality food for pupils. Hon. Ilori- Oduntan disclosed this during a monitoring visit to some public primary schools in Abeokuta, noting that it was imperative to know the progress of the programme and evaluate the level of compliance of all stakeh…
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