By Ayomide Otitoju In preparation for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has inaugurated the Tactical Response Hybrid Squad. This specialized unit is tasked with addressing potential security threats across the state during the festive season. Speaking at the State Command Headquarters…
Israel has categorically rejected an Amnesty International report accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, calling the allegations “entirely false.” “The deplorable and fanatical organisation Amnesty International has once again produced a fabricated report that is entirely false and based on lies,” Israel’s foreign ministry stated on Thursday. The ministry emphasized…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State, in collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer, has apprehended six individuals, including a Chinese national, for engaging in illegal mining activities in Odele Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area. Speaking in Awka on Thursday, December 5, 2024, Commandant Maku Olatunde, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oil major Shell has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s local content agenda, announcing that it has awarded contracts valued at $1.98 billion to indigenous companies. The announcement was made during the ongoing Practical Nigerian Content Forum in Bayelsa State. Shell’s Nigerian subsidiaries, including Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC),…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is advancing its operations through a strategic restructuring of key units, aimed at increasing oil production and bolstering indigenous capacity within the sector. As part of its ongoing development, NNPCL has maintained initiatives focused on enhancing the capabilities of local firms, a critical component of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Asset Management recently hosted the prize presentation ceremony for the InvestBeta Game Show at its headquarters, Stanbic IBTC Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event marked the conclusion of the first season of the game show, which celebrated the winners and their achievements in financial literacy, and underscored the broader…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has partnered with Amtis Skills Place to nurture the next generation of young fashion designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition, reinforcing its commitment to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. Since its establishment in 2015, Amtis Skills Place has focused on equipping young Nigerians with contemporary vocational skills, bridging the gap…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N1.05 trillion to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Budget of Hope and Prosperity,” allocates N453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure and N600.98 billion for capital projects. The presentation, presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, also…
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an all-electric popemobile for Pope Francis, aligning with the pontiff’s long-standing advocacy for environmental stewardship. The custom-built vehicle was presented on Wednesday at the Vatican by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius and a team of engineers who worked on the project. A Sustainable Ride for the PontiffThe new popemobile, a modified…
