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Encomiums pour in for Nigerian NewsDirect Publisher, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi Encomiums have continued to pour in for Nigerian NewsDirect Publisher, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi who passed on Tuesday at Babcock University Teaching Hospital. Osun has lost an icon of great repute — Governor Adeleke Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the death of Nigerian NewsDirect Publisher as the loss of an icon to Osun State. In a condolence message issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said Osun State and the journalism profession has lost a major icon, a media entrepreneur and community worker of great repute. “I just…

Gas Supply: Tinubu endorses $5bn LNG floating project …Targets 300,000 tons of LPG annually …Project to kickoff in 2026 …Estimated 7,000 direct jobs expected President Bola Tinubu, has given an endorsement to the implementation of a $5billion floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project expected to supply 40 per cent of the nation’s gas needs by Q4 2026, Nigerian NewsDirect has learnt. The project is also expected to produce 300,000 tons LPG annually, and is estimated to provide no less than 7,000 direct jobs, as part of efforts to revamp the Country’s economy. Reports revealed the President gave his endorsement on…

Encomiums pour in for Nigerian NewsDirect Publisher, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi Encomiums have continued to pour in for Nigerian NewsDirect Publisher, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi who passed on Tuesday at Babcock University Teaching Hospital. Osun has lost an icon of great repute — Governor Adeleke Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the death of Nigerian NewsDirect Publisher as the loss of an icon to Osun State. In a condolence message issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said Osun State and the journalism profession has lost a major icon, a media entrepreneur and community worker of great repute. “I just got…

How to avoid bad debts Man sitting at desk and checking his domestic bill, he is using a calculator, home finance concept Man sitting at desk and checking his domestic bill, he is using a calculator. In this report, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes on how to avoid debt challenges Debt, whether personal or general, is a subject often avoided in conversations and can place individuals in challenging circumstances. It can weigh an individual down, and trample on his ambitions. For instance, Tunde Ajayi’s debt saga commenced as he found himself jobless, an unfortunate casualty of the unforeseen downsizing that struck…

Lagos declares zero tolerance for street trading Street-Trading-In-Lagos-Hawking-hawkers The Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, read the Riot Act to street traders in the state, especially on the Third Mainland Bridge and Eko Bridge. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji, in a statement, declared zero tolerance for street trading in the areas. Omobolaji stressed that the action was in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to promote a cleaner and more aesthetic environment, ensure total enforcement of the environmental sanitation laws and create a safer state for all. The Omobolaji warned that anyone apprehended would…

My real friends are few – DJ Cuppy Disc jockey and singer, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has spoken about how few she realised her real friends are at the age of 30. DJ Cuppy clocked 30 years old on November 11, 2022. In a tweet Tuesday night, she said her real friends are so few that they can be counted with a finger. “At 30, I can probably count my real friends on one hand. Maybe even on one finger,” she tweeted. Meanwhile, DJ cuppy who is the daughter of popular billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, got engaged…

Union Bank Recognised as an Exemplary Advocate for Gender Equality at The GenderLeaders Awards Union Bank of Nigeria has received recognition for its contribution toadvancing Gender Equality in the workplace. The bank won two awards at the Nigeria2EqualGender Leader Awards, in the ‘Gender Equality Champion’ and ‘Gender Diversity in SupplyChain’ category.The inaugural awards ceremony which held in Lagos was organised by the InternationalFinance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) andaims to recognise and celebrate private sector companies and business leaders who havedemonstrated exceptional commitment and efforts in advancing gender equality. The awards served as a recognition…

Taraba Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas Has Fulfilled His Promises Within 39 Days In Office The Governor of Taraba state, Dr. Agbu Kefas has surpassed the expectations of several people in just 39 days in office. Of course, He isn’t a stranger when it comes to Taraba politics. He has held some positions politically and has successfully served Nigeria during his days as a military personnel and therefore, many expected so much from him. Within 39 days, He has not only met the expectations of the people but surpassed them. In the history of Taraba state, there has been no governor…

Building Africa’s Ability to Export to China: Standard Bank Showcases African Produce at China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC and Africa’s largest bank by assets, in collaboration with its equity partner, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), is proud to announce its participation in the third biennial China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE). The expo, from 29 June to 02 July 2023 in Changsha, China, aims to bolster Africa’s export capacity to China and foster direct business cooperation at the sub-national level. This year’s CAETE theme is…

My life is a testimony – Singer Tems Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has said her life is a “testimony.” Tems made the claims while delivering a prologue at the 2023 Essence Festival on July 2nd, in New Orleans, USA. She singer who seemed to have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from fans reflected that she started from Lagos. “You know, my life is a testimony. I guess, for those who don’t understand, I’m from Lagos, Nigeria,” Tems said. The singer, thereafter, performed ‘Essence’; her record-breaking collaborative song with Wizkid who…