Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria has capacity for exporting its fuel – CORAN “For the products that we have in-country capacity, the Federal Government should stop issuing import licences on them, like diesel and petrol,” said Idoko. Speaking under the auspices of the Crude Oil Refineries-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN), they stated this amid complaints by depot owners that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was planning to monopolise fuel supply in the country. Speaking on Thursday, Eche Idoko, the Publicity Secretary of CORAN, said Nigeria should no longer be discussing how to protect depot owners’ businesses. “For the products that we have in-country capacity, the…

IMDb rating:  Nollywood films performance for H1 2024 Nollywood continued its upward trajectory in the first half of 2024 captivating audiences with its diverse range of films. A testament to the industry’s growth is its performance at the box office, with the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) reporting a total of N4.6 billion in revenue and over 1 million cinemagoers during the period. However, Nollywood’s impact extended beyond domestic shores, with several films making waves on global streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. This surge in popularity is reflected in the top 10 highest-rated Nollywood movies of H1…

Debate between Vice presidential nominees of Democratic and Republican counterpart holds October Asked by CNN about the rules for the vice presidential debates, Vance said that his team didn’t “really didn’t ask or require much.” “We just wanted to make sure that we had an opportunity to do a real exchange of views,” Vance said. “That was my only directive, and I told my staff, ‘Agree to whatever we have to agree to,’ because I think it’s important, again, to be able to stand before the American people and actually ask for their vote, not just pretend it’s going to…

Though Chinese firm releases one of three presidential aircraft for Tinubu’s France trip, what next? The firm’s spokesperson said: “Zhongshan has consistently acted reasonably and fairly in a legal dispute with Nigeria, which it did not initiate. The company has been informed that an Airbus A330, currently detained in France due to a French court order obtained by Zhongshan, is needed by the President of Nigeria for his upcoming meeting with President Macron next week. As a goodwill gesture, Zhongshan has lifted the seizure, allowing the aircraft to be used for the President’s trip.” The company announced the release as…

With IT, NCAA Advances To Digitalise Operations The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has put arrangements in place to digitalise its operations using the latest information technology applications to enhance the discharge of its duties and activities. Najomo clearly stated that the new portal will make resolving complaints by passengers in record time faster and more convenient. It will also serve as a barometer for assessing the performance of both local and foreign airlines operating in the country. The Acting Director General, NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, disclosed this on Friday while declaring open a training programme for the Consumer Protection…

2040 Or 2044 Games: Poland Raises Hand For Olympic Bid While Poland has not hosted the Olympics before, it has experience with major sporting events. The country co-hosted the European football Championship with Ukraine in 2012 and hosted the European Games in 2023. Donald Tusk, Polish Prime Minister announced on Friday that Poland will officially bid to host the Olympic Games in 2040 or 2044. This decision marks a significant step for the country, which has never hosted an Olympic Games before. Tusk explained: “I dedicate this decision to the 10, 12 and 15-year-olds of today. Poland will officially bid…

Oluremi Advocates For Right Education  To Boost African Development As She Hosts Burundian Ambassador L-R Ambassador of Burundi to Nigeria, HE Edouard Nduwimana, First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON and the First Counsellor, Embassy of Burundi in Nigeria, Engr. Pancrace Cimpaye during the courtesy visit of the Ambassador to the First Lady at the State House, Abuja on Friday 16th August, 2024 Highlighting the key role of education as a tool for the right stand at world market place, youths have to braced up themselves. First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, says…

LAGOS LAUNCHES MOST ADVANCED, SIMPLIFIED REVENUE COLLECTION PORTAL On the portal, each revenue-generating Ministry, Department and Agency (MDA) has unique generated code to facilitate levy payment without having to physically visit the office. Lagos State has accomplished the most advanced technique in its revenue collection and management system with the launch of a one-stop automated portal for the collection of all taxes and levies payable to the State Government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, launched the Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP) — a user-friendly digital platform designed for ease and efficient administration of the State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The portal,…

‘Wife didn’t tear my national passport, it was staged,’ – Nigerian “Please, I’m begging everybody, this is not passport, my passport is intact. Nobody should drag this thing to the mud. Viral video of a man whose wife reportedly tore up his passport upon their return to Nigeria, he has made it known that the entire incident was not real but staged. “We are sorry, we cannot defile the law of Nigeria, we are full bonafide Nigerian, we cannot go against the law by destroying the passport of Nigeria, it is not possible.” In a recent video shared on the…

2024 MTV VMAs Awards: There will be 21 categories, schedules There are different groups and categories while voting is ongoing. The event will come up in September 11 (wednesday) 2024, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York at 8 a.m. The world shall be witnessing the thrilling, most creative and impactful music videos, artists, and songs released over the past year. The star-studded affair will feature nominees such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion to rising stars like Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Gracie Abrams. These are industry powerhouses. MTV 2024 Video Music Awards is one…