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ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has officially handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to key representatives from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Once these buses are integrated into the commuter system, they are expected …

…Rivers State Governor Hits Back At Critics PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, responded to critics of his administration, accusing them of being frustrated by the progress his government has made. He claimed that his administration has accomplished in one year what others failed …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Senators have reached a unanimous decision to grant full autonomy to local governments in Nigeria’s constitution, though they remain divided on the creation of state police as a solution to the country’s security challenges. At a retreat held by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South at the National Assembly, has expressed deep concern over the pervasive corruption in Nigeria, criticizing how corrupt politicians are often celebrated rather than held accountable. Speaking to journalists in Kano on Sunday, September 30, 2024, Ndume lamented the unchecked …

NEW YORK, USA – In an exclusive interview with Arise TV during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Olusegun Alebiosu, CEO of FirstBank, emphasized the urgent need for international leaders to prioritize poverty eradication. He highlighted that alongside poverty, climate change and gender inequality also requires immediate …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the failed portion of the Sagamu–Ore-Benin Expressway near Sagamu to address the current traffic logjam being experienced by motorists on the road. Governor Dapo Abiodun paid an unscheduled visit to the bad portion of the road on …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, as a leader possessing the qualities the Nigerian judiciary needs at this time. Tinubu stated, “I have no doubt that you will set the pace …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank Plc, one of Africa’s leading banks, has reinforced its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment across Southern Africa with the relaunch of its ‘W’ Initiative in Zambia and Botswana. The ‘W’ Initiative, which provides a wide array of financial services and support programs specifically designed for …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 – Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Limited (“GTFML” or the “Fund Manager”), the asset management subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, today announced the launch of the Guaranty Trust Investment Fund 724 (“Fund 724”), an open-ended, naira-denominated Unit Trust Scheme duly authorised and registered …

EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Ms. Surah Animashaun has admonished Nigerians and Epe indigenes to reflect more on what unite the country and the local government council rather than what divides it. Animashaun stated this at the 64th Independence …