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Governor Sanwo-Olu congratulates Senator Abiru at 60th Tokunbo Abiru Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Chairman of the Southern Senators and member of the Senate representing Lagos East, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, on the occasion of his 60 years birthday. Senator Abiru, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, will clock 60 on Monday, March 25. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Senator Abiru as a seasoned banker, administrator and lawmaker, who has used his various positions for the progress of Lagos…

Tinubu warns associates and others not to hold events to celebrate his 72nd birthday President Bola Tinubu The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has told his associates, well wishers and friends not to place any advertorials in the newspapers or celebrate his 72nd birthday. Tinubu will be be 72 years old on March 29, 2024. This is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will turn 72 on Friday March 29, 2024. The day will be another important milestone in his life as…

Secure Your Dream Home with Adron Homes as you conquer your fear of the future In the face of economic uncertainties, Adron Homes stands as a beacon of opportunity, urging Nigerians to embrace courage, conquer fears, and seize the chance to become proud property owners. Regardless of financial constraints, Adron Homes offers incredible discounts and flexible payment plans designed to make homeownership achievable without breaking the bank. Amidst economic fluctuations, the call to action remains clear. Take a bold step forward and conquer your fears with Adron Homes. By leveraging their remarkable discounts and adaptable payment options, individuals can overcome…

Super Eagles Brought Down Ghana With 2-1 Victory In Friendly Match Nigeria Super Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Friday night. The two West African rivals took advantage of the FIFA international break to face each other. The result means the Black Stars are now winless in their last six games. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman was enough to earn interim coach Finidi George his first win. Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew got Ghana’s consolation goal. The Black Stars played most of the second half with 10 men after…

Business: 1104 Successful Candidates To Get $5k Each From Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has selected over a thousand candidates from across 54 African countries who will receive a non-refundable seed capital of $5,000 each to scale up their businesses. Gatekeepers News reports that founder and CEO of the foundation, Tony Elumelu announced the 10th cohort of the 2024 Tony Elumelu entrepreneurship programme beneficiaries on Friday in Lagos as he marks his 61st birthday. “These 1,104 young men and women from 54 African countries will each receive a non-refundable $5,000 seed capital. “We believe in democratising…

Excellence as BAT Celebrates 20 Years of Manufacturing Excellence, Significance The External Affairs Director, British American Tobacco Nigeria and West Central Africa, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, in this interview with THISDAY, dives deep into BAT West and Central Africa’s 20-year journey of manufacturing excellence, explores the significance of this milestone, the evolution of the Ibadan factory and how the company guarantees quality while prioritizing sustainability As the External Affairs Director of BAT West and Central Africa, tell us about the significance of celebrating 20 years of manufacturing excellence for your organization? Celebrating 20 years of manufacturing excellence holds immense significance for BAT…

Olu of Warri, Queen Consort Enter Mou On Innovative Tech Incubator Program To stimulate economic development and prosperity in Warri Kingdom, the Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri and his wife, the Queen Consort have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Founder of the Royal Iwere Foundation Partner in collaboration with Omilola Oshikoya to launch Innovative Business Incubator Program. The incubator program, developed and operated by Omilola Oshikoya with support from the Crown and its humanitarian development organisation, the Royal Iwere Foundation aims to foster economic growth and prosperity in the Kingdom, with far-reaching implications for Nigeria and…

Outstanding performance at 2024 Egypt Para Powerlifting as Nigeria win four Gold Medals In a remarkable display of strength and skill, the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation achieved outstanding success at the ongoing Para Powerlifting World Cup in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, securing four gold medals in just two days.  The golden streak for Nigerian para-powerlifters commenced on Wednesday, March 20, with Bose Bejide claiming the first gold medal in the -50kg category, showcasing exceptional power and determination. The momentum continued on the following day, as Esther Nworgu, a silver medalist at the 2023 Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, triumphed in…

Inspire Inclusion: NAOWA Shares Palliatives To 40 Widows In Borno At least 40 widows whose late husbands paid the supreme price for serving the Nation were on Friday handed food support by the Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) to cushion the biting effect the current hardship in many parts of the country. Gatekeepers News reports that the gesture according to NAOWA was part to activities marking the International Women’s Day celebration with the theme : Inspire inclusion. This was made known during the the distribution of the food support at the NAOWA Coplex inside the Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri,…

On marine, FG and UN partner on development of resources The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is partnering with the United Nations (UN) for the development of marine resources through research, development of technology, fishery, biodiversity, renewable energy and other areas that make up the totality of the marine and blue economy ecosystem to improve the livelihood of Nigerians and create jobs. Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy stated this when he received Mohamed Malick, the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Nigeria and representative of the UN’s Secretary General, at the Ministry in Abuja. According…