Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NNPCL gives an invite to former President of Nigeria to go on tour of PH, Warri Refineries NNPCL gives an invite to former president of Nigeria to go on tour of PH, Warri Refineries Former President Olusegun Obasanjo received a special invitation yesterday: a tour of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries to confirm their operational status. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) assured Obasanjo the days of inefficiency were gone and that the one-time corporation is now a profit-driven company. NNPCL was reacting to an interview Obasanjo granted Channels Television, in which he said Shell Petroleum Development Company…

Reason behind Peter Obi’s visit to Obasanjo in Lagos Obasanjo with Obi in Lagos Reason behind Peter Obi’s visit to Obasanjo in Lagos Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, took to social media to reflect on his visit to former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obi travelled from Abuja to Lagos to personally extend his New Year greetings to the esteemed elder statesman, whom he described as a “father figure” and “leader.” In his post, the former Labour Party presidential candidate shared his appreciation for the invaluable advice and guidance he continues to receive from Obasanjo, acknowledging the former president’s enduring…

Microsoft plans to invest $80bn in AI-enabled data centres globally in 2025 Microsoft plans to invest $80bn in AI-enabled data centres globally in 2025 Big tech company, Microsoft Incorporated will invest approximately $80bn in AI-enabled data centres globally by the end of fiscal 2025, with more than half of the funds allocated to the United States. Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith made this known in a blog post on Friday. Smith stated that the planned investment underscores Microsoft’s confidence in the US economy and its commitment to bolstering the nation’s technological capabilities. “In FY 2025, Microsoft is on…

Oyo govt gives appointment letters to 5,600 new employed teachers Oyo govt gives appointment letters to 5,600 new employed teachers The government of Oyo State, on Friday, said that the distribution of letters of appointment to 5,600 newly recruited basic school teachers in the state will begin on Monday, January 6, 2025. The distribution exercise will take place at Universal Basic Education office in all local government areas across the state. The Chairman of the state Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, stated this during a meeting with Education Secretaries in Ibadan, the state capital. He charged the new teachers…

Ghana declares visa-free entry for Africans Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo Ghana declares visa-free entry for Africans Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo announced on Friday that visa-free travel for all African passport holders will start at the start of this year, marking a step towards continental economic integration. The announcement came during his final State of the Nation address as he prepares to step down on January 6 after two terms in office. “I am proud to have approved visa-free travel to Ghana for all African passport holders, with effect from the beginning of this year,” Akufo-Addo said in his speech to…

Dangote Cement glads host, Doubles Students’ Bursary Payment in Benue Dangote Cement glads host, Doubles Students’ Bursary Payment in Benue Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, in Benue State, has more than doubled its bursary payments to the host communities. This was disclosed by the acting plant director, Murusamy Murugan during the presentation of the 2024 Dangote scholarship to the host community through the leadership of the Yion Clan Foundation and the Yion Traditional Council at Gboko plant on Tuesday(31/12/2024). Engr Murugan said that the upward review of the bursary will be effective this year 2025. “Over the past years, there…

Reason behind Yar’Adua’s withdrawal from Port Harcourt refinery sale to Dangote-led consortium – Falana Femi Falana Reason behind Yar’Adua’s withdrawal from Port Harcourt refinery sale to Dangote-led consortium – Falana Senior lawyer, Femi Falana has disclosed why late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua reversed the controversial sale of the Port Harcourt Refinery to a consortium. Falana, speaking in a statement issued on Friday, said the Yar’Adua reversed the sale led by Dangote Oil after finding out that the deal was not in the nation’s best interest. He said former President Olusegun Obasanjo had sold a 51 per cent stake in the…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Business Activity Rises For First Time In Six Months Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Business Activity Rises For First Time In Six Months There were tentative signs of improvement in the Nigerian private sector during the final month of 2024. Overall business conditions improved as new orders increased for the second month running and renewed expansions were seen in output, employment and purchasing. That said, rates of inflation remained elevated. The headline figure derived from the survey is the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®). Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions on…

Lagos NSCDC State Commandant Affairms Protection of Assets and Infrastructure During Conference with Chinese Consulate General Lagos NSCDC State Commandant Affairms Protection of Assets and Infrastructure During Conference with Chinese Consulate General The Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, hosted the Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Adedotun Keshinro, in a New Year security conference held at the Consulate’s office on Friday, January 3, 2025. In a statement signed by SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, FCSS, PJSC, MIS, MPA, ANIPR, Public Relations Officer, he emphasized the importance of the meeting as a strategic…

Governor Oyebanji gives thanks to Silverbird Tv, Nigerians for Man of the year award Governor Biodun Oyebanji Governor Oyebanji gives thanks to Silverbird Tv, Nigerians for Man of the year award Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed his appreciation to the management of Silverbird Television and Nigerians in general for his emergence as Silverbird Man of the Year 2024. The management of Silverbird had on Wednesday morning announced Governor Oyebanji as winner of Silver bird Man of the Year award 2024, having polled the highest number of votes to beat other nominees for the award category. Governor Oyebanji, in a statement…