Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Censors Board, Digital Platform Owners Collaborate On Film Classification And Distribution Censors Board, Digital Platform Owners Collaborate On Film Classification And Distribution Censors Board and digital space platform owners collaborate on film classification and distribution The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), an agency of the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, collaborates with platform owners to ensure that only classified films and videos are distributed on their channels or platforms. The executive director of the Board, Dr. Husseini Shaibu, was said to have disclosed this at a Round Table Forum in Lagos. In a statement…

Mbappe Shines As He Opens LaLiga Goal Account, Real Madrid Defeats Real Betis Mbappe shines opening ‘LaLiga’s Goal Account’ as Real Madrid defeats Real Betis Kylian Mbappe put his early LaLiga struggles behind him on Sunday, firing home a brace to lead Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Real Betis. Although the Frenchman scored his first goal for Los Blancos during the club’s UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta, things had not gone to plan domestically so far. With no goals to his name, and Real Madrid winning just one of their opening three matches, the pressure was on…

ZENITH BANK DELIVERS PHENOMENAL H1 2024 RESULT AS GROSS EARNINGS HITS N2.1 TRILLION, PAYS N1.00 PER SHARE INTERIM DIVIDEND Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2024, recording an impressive triple-digit growth of 117% in gross earnings from N967.3 billion reported in H1 2023 to N2.1 trillion in H1 2024. This superior performance has been achieved even as the Nigerian banking industry navigates a challenging macro environment. According to the bank’s audited half-year financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Friday, 30th August 2024, the triple-digit growth in the top line…

President Tinubu Appoints Mansur As Chairman Of Bank Of Industry Mansur Muhtar President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Mansur Muhtar, as chairman of the Bank of Industry (BOI) Limited. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said President Tinubu also appointed Dr Olasupo Olusi, as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Other Members appointed into the BOI board include Mrs Ifeoma Uz’Okpala — Executive Director, Large Enterprises, Mr Shekarau Omar — Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Mr Usen Effiong — Executive Director, Corporate Services, Ms. Mabel Ndagi…

Gbenga Daniel Reveals Plan For Second Phase Of Interest-Free Microcredit Program, Fertilizer Distribution At GRA Ijebu-Ode At ensuring economic growth and stability, GFF will be providing substantial succor to the people of Ogun East. The Gateway Front Foundation (GFF), under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, FNSE FAEng, is set to launch the second batch of its Interest-Free Microcredit Scheme on September 16, 2024. This initiative, designed to uplift petty traders, artisans, and farmers within the Ogun East Senatorial District, will take place at Obalofin Court, GRA Ijebu-Ode, beginning at 10:00 AM. The upcoming event continues the…

NNPC takes responsibility as main purchaser of Dangote Refinery  products The Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) will become the sole purchaser of products from Dangote Refinery as it begins production. According to Edwin, the NNPC is prepared to purchase all refinery outputs to meet the nation’s local demand for petroleum products. “We are currently testing the gasoline, and soon, it will start flowing into the tanks,” Edwin stated. He also noted, “If no one buys it locally, we will export it, just as we’ve been doing with…

African Girls Empowerment Network unveils ‘Belle by Choice’ Challenge 2024 Clarion call is made to reduce unwanted pregnancy and many negative issues that comes with it. AGE Network, in a release signed by its Administrator, Matina Ebri said it has been able to form a movement for collective actions #Bellebychoicemovement# with Advocate for Peace Nature and Gender justice (APNAG), Assist Women and Develop Children Initiative, Association for the Restoration of the Dignity of Womanhood, Women for women empowerment CBO, Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative, Women for Decency International Outreach, Gender Breast Health Foundation, Gangiche Group of Company, Network For Youth…

Oyo received 20 CNG buses from FG CNG bus On Monday, the Federal Government handed over 20 Compressed Natural Gas buses to the Oyo State Government. The Chief Executive Officer and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Micheal Oluwagbemi, conducted the handover on behalf of the Federal Government at the Pacesetter Transport Service, Eleyele, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Dikko stressed that CNG is the best solution to the state’s transportation issues, as Governor Seyi Makinde supports the project to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal. Oluwagbemi stated that the deployment of CNG buses in Nigeria…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepare for rollout of PMS • The hope of Nigerians at this time is that Dangote will crash the pump price of PMS. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to roll out the sale of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol. A reliable source confirmed to our correspondent that the product would hit the market soon. This is coming a few days after the 650,000-capacity refinery engaged in a test-run of the product. It was revealed that the government and the Dangote Group were working out modalities for the circulation of the product. A government source…

Dankode receives rewards for honesty as he returned $10,000 while cleaning – NAHCO From left: Adeoye Emiloju, the CFO; Indranil Gupta, GMD/CEO; Auwal Dankode, the staff, Didier Steullet, COO, and Sola Obabori, GED, all of NAHCO Plc, during at the event to appreciate Dankode at the Company’s Head Office in Lagos. Dankode  receives rewards for honesty. This include cash, double promotion and appointment as brand ambassador The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nacho Aviance) has rewarded a staff of the Company, Auwal Dankode, who found and returned the sum of ten thousand United States dollars ($10,000) while cleaning an aircraft…