Nigerian music superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and rapper Odumodublvck have been nominated for the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards. The organisers unveiled the full list of …
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SEC urges state-owned enterprises to list on Nigerian Exchange
The Securities and Exchange Commission has urged State-Owned Enterprises to list on the Nigerian Exchange market to promote democratisation, inclusiveness and create wealth for Nigerians. The SEC Director General, Dr …
Read More »Katsina plans measures to tackle flooding
The Katsina State Government has taken measures to mitigate possible flood disasters in seven local government areas of the State. The action followed the prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological …
Read More »APC confident of victory in Osun LG election — Party chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Dr Thomas Ogungbangbe, has said the party would record a victorious outing in the forthcoming local government polls in the …
Read More »Nigeria’s nominal GDP hit N60.93tn in Q2 – FG
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria’s nominal Gross Domestic Product reached N60.93tn in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting significant improvements in the nation’s economy. It also stated its …
Read More »Whistleblower bill to be presented to N’Assembly – Finance ministry
A Deputy Director of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Johnson Oludare, has said the Whistleblower bill has been sent to President Bola Tinubu for onward transmission to the National Assembly. …
Read More »INEC unveils new guidelines for recall of lawmakers
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released new guidelines and regulations for the recall of lawmakers at both state and federal levels. This announcement was made on Thursday by the …
Read More »Lagdo Dam: Benue prepared for potential floods – Alia
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said his state is prepared to handle any eventuality arising from the release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo dam. “We pray that the flood …
Read More »EU earmarks $11bn for flood-hit nations
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11 billion) in funds for member nations reeling from “heartbreaking” devastation after the floods caused by Storm …
Read More »Transgender influencer stabbed to death in Georgia
A well-known Georgian transgender woman was stabbed to death in her apartment on Wednesday, authorities said, in a “premeditated” attack that came amid criticism of a government crackdown on LGBTQ …
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