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Oando releases delayed 2022 report, plots path to profitability

Oil and gas firm Oando has released its delayed 2022 audited account, indicating that as of December 2022, it required at least N3 trillion to clear debts and inject cash into its operation. However, it is now about 16 months since the com
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25 Apr 2024

Nigerian chess master Onakoya visits Governor Sanwo-Olu after record-breaking feat

Following his historic achievement in Times Square, New York City, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya returned home to a heros welcome. Fresh from setting a new world record for the longest chess marathon, Onakoya met with Lagos State Gove
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25 Apr 2024

Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games: Otokini Ogwuche targets more gold for Team Chevron

The 19th Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games, NOGIG 2024 continued Wednesday at Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Complex Abuja, with various events winding down to the semi-finals and final stages. In chess, Otokini Ogwuche o
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25 Apr 2024

Fellowship emphasises importance of collaboration between journalists, researchers

Collaboration among African journalists and researchers can bring great rewards, such as improving impacts on research findings and scientific literacy on the continent, according to resource persons at the African Disease Reporting Fellowship (AD
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25 Apr 2024

Sugar in baby food: Why Nestle needs to be held to account in Africa

Why has Nestle been criticised? Public Eye , a Swiss investigative organisation, sent samples of Nestle baby-food products sold in Asia, Africa and Latin America to a Belgian laboratory for testing. The laboratory found in many cases that baby fo
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25 Apr 2024

NCP meets, may merge BOA with NIRSAL

The National Council on Privatisation (NCP) has received key recommendations from its committee on the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), including a proposed merger with the Central Bank of Nigerias NIRSAL Microfinance Ltd and a fresh capital injection t
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25 Apr 2024

NCAA suspends Dana Airline operations

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, announced that it has suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Dana Airlines with effect immediately amidst safety concerns. The directive is contained in a letter issued and
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25 Apr 2024

IWaju animated series berths on Disney Channel

IWaju, an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, officially premiered on DStv , Disney Channel (Channel 303), and GOtv Channel 92 on Monday. The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl from a wealthy is
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25 Apr 2024

TRENDING: Reactions as Adeleke kisses Osun First Lady at Remi Tinubu's welcome event

A viral picture of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke showing off his romantic side and engaging in public affection with his wife, Titilola, has stirred conversations on social media. The gesture follows Monday's confusion over the First
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25 Apr 2024