FAMAD holds AGM today

A shoe manufacturing firm, Footwear Accessories Manufacturing and Distribution, will today (Thursday) hold multiple Annual General Meetings at the Grandeur Events Centre, Oregun, Lagos. A statement by the board chairman of FAMAD Plc, Ituah Ighodalo, indicated that the AGMs will enable shareholders to X-ray the performance of the company over the years. In particular, the
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A shoe manufacturing firm, Footwear Accessories Manufacturing and Distribution, will today (Thursday) hold multiple Annual General Meetings at the Grandeur Events Centre, Oregun, Lagos. A statement by the board chairman of FAMAD Plc, Ituah Ighodalo, indicated that the AGMs will enable shareholders to X-ray the performance of the company over the years. In particular, the

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Terminal operator donates solar power systems to host communities

The West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria has donated and commissioned solar power systems to two primary healthcare centres in its host communities of Onne and Ogu, in its determination to enhance primary healthcare delivery in Rivers State. In a statement on Tuesday, the terminal operators disclosed that the beneficiaries of the solar projects include the
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The West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria has donated and commissioned solar power systems to two primary healthcare centres in its host communities of Onne and Ogu, in its determination to enhance primary healthcare delivery in Rivers State. In a statement on Tuesday, the terminal operators disclosed that the beneficiaries of the solar projects include the

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NCS boss bags maritime personality award

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has bagged the Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024 award, which is organised by maritime journalists. This was contained in Tuesday’s release signed by the chairman and secretary of the Award Planning Committee, Dele Aderibigbe and Innocent Orok, respectively. Aderebigbe explained that the need for
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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has bagged the Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024 award, which is organised by maritime journalists. This was contained in Tuesday’s release signed by the chairman and secretary of the Award Planning Committee, Dele Aderibigbe and Innocent Orok, respectively. Aderebigbe explained that the need for

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How bullet shot by Ogun policeman damaged my womb – Caterer

A graduate of Mass Communication, single mother and caterer, Tomiwa Oni, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, recounts her harrowing encounter with officers of the Ogun State Police Command, who she alleged shot her while returning from her place of work in the Ota area of the state. Excerpts: Where were you coming from on
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A graduate of Mass Communication, single mother and caterer, Tomiwa Oni, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, recounts her harrowing encounter with officers of the Ogun State Police Command, who she alleged shot her while returning from her place of work in the Ota area of the state. Excerpts: Where were you coming from on

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Customs seized 397 vehicles in 2024 – CGC

The Nigeria Customs Service said that it recorded 397 seizures of vehicles valued at N5.64bn in 2024, as it continued to enforce import regulations and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adenbiyi, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a press briefing on the service’s activities for 2024. According to him, “the service
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The Nigeria Customs Service said that it recorded 397 seizures of vehicles valued at N5.64bn in 2024, as it continued to enforce import regulations and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adenbiyi, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a press briefing on the service’s activities for 2024. According to him, “the service

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ICPC charges another El-Rufai’s aide with money laundering

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed five counts of money laundering against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Lawal, who served as Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to the former governor, was charged alongside Umar Waziri, Yusuf Inuwa, and Solar Life Nigeria Limited. He becomes the second ally of
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed five counts of money laundering against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Lawal, who served as Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to the former governor, was charged alongside Umar Waziri, Yusuf Inuwa, and Solar Life Nigeria Limited. He becomes the second ally of

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Otti assures Ohanaeze leader of S’East govs’ support

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has assured the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Mbata, of the support of the five governors of the South-East states. Speaking at his Umuehim Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area on Tuesday, Otti commended Mbata for his integrity, consistency, fairness, and transparency. Otti received Mbata
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has assured the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Mbata, of the support of the five governors of the South-East states. Speaking at his Umuehim Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area on Tuesday, Otti commended Mbata for his integrity, consistency, fairness, and transparency. Otti received Mbata

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APC women back new Lagos speaker, supporters rally behind Obasa

Loyalists of the former Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, met at Agege, on Wednesday, to show solidarity with the recently impeached Speaker. The meeting held at the constituency office of Obasa attracted some members and leaders of the party in the Agege local government area. Gathered under the auspices of the
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Loyalists of the former Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, met at Agege, on Wednesday, to show solidarity with the recently impeached Speaker. The meeting held at the constituency office of Obasa attracted some members and leaders of the party in the Agege local government area. Gathered under the auspices of the

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34.8% inflation rate triggers fears of rising prices, hardship

The Organised Private Sector has expressed worry over the continued hike in the inflation rate in Nigeria, stressing that this will further raise the cost of production, raw materials, logistics, and machinery, among others. On Wednesday the National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80 per cent in December 2024, reflecting
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The Organised Private Sector has expressed worry over the continued hike in the inflation rate in Nigeria, stressing that this will further raise the cost of production, raw materials, logistics, and machinery, among others. On Wednesday the National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80 per cent in December 2024, reflecting

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Gunmen kill A’Ibom poly fresh graduate

Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in the early hours of Wednesday killed a fresh graduate of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot- Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. The student, a computer science graduate identified as Prince was awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps programme when he
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Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in the early hours of Wednesday killed a fresh graduate of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot- Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. The student, a computer science graduate identified as Prince was awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps programme when he

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