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AKEJA-OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Baba Aladura General and General Overseer of Kings of Peaceland Christian Church (C&S Ayo Ni O) in Akeja-Ota, Ogun State, His Grace, Primate (Dr.) Prophet Adeeke Fadipe Olaonipekun, has called on parents to take on the responsibility of nurturing their children with love, care, …

…Banking Subsidiary Targets November For African Trade Conference LAGOS, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 29, 2024: Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank Plc, has announced a series of initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses across Africa and enhancing intra-African trade. During a recent media roundtable, the leadership team, including …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to inform the Command of the commencement of the year 2025 Hajj exercise, just as it sought support towards a hitch-free operation. The Executive Secretary of the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that it has not received any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for the purchase of refined petroleum products. This statement was issued in response to recent claims regarding difficulties in loading products. In …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBESE-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Dangote Cement Plc’s, Ibese Plant, on October 24, 2024, organized a one-day capacity development workshop for its local vendors on the theme “Leveraging DCPI’s Processes and Procedures to Build Viable Local Businesses.” The training was attended by twenty five (25) service providers …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Nigeria’s tax reform is underway with four Executive Bills currently before the National Assembly. These bills are the ‘Nigeria Tax Bill’, which replaces existing tax law with a modern framework; the ‘Nigeria Tax Administration Act Amendment Bill’, which seeks to strengthen the enforcement powers of the …

… Becomes Largest Operator Of CNG Trucks In Nigeria BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative to introduce cheaper and cleaner fuel options across Nigeria, Dangote Cement Plc has committed over $280 million to bolster Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and technology. This …

…”The Best of Me Has Gone”, AFRIMA President Mourns His Wife BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The President of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Mr. Mike Abayomi Dada, mourned his wife, Modupe Temitope Dada nee Baruwa, with profound sorrow, saying, “The best of me has gone.” During the …

The idea of linking Europe and Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar has been discussed for decades. The Strait, a narrow waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, separates Spain from Morocco by just 17 miles at its narrowest point. Though a bridge or tunnel could enhance …

SAMOA, CARIBBEAN – King Charles has expressed his support for UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to reject calls for financial reparations for slavery, despite demands from some Commonwealth leaders, especially from the Caribbean. In a statement that has drawn international attention, King Charles emphasized the importance of addressing …