By Ayomide Otitoju As part of its commitment to empowering the Nigerian media and reinforcing its role as society’s watchdog, Polaris Bank is organizing an open workshop for journalists across the media spectrum. This initiative, a key part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, is designed to enhance the skills of media professionals…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Chevron Nigeria Limited have announced a significant oil discovery following the successful drilling of the Meji NW-1 well in the shallow waters of the Niger Delta. The well, spudded on September 2, 2024, reached a total depth of 8,983 feet, with operations concluding on October 2. In…
Senator Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party, representing Edo South in the National Assembly, has expressed concerns over the economic impact of President Bola Tinubu’s policies, particularly the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of foreign exchange rates. Speaking during a televised interview on Inside Sources on Channels Television, Imasuen argued that the middle…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has called for forgiveness and unity among Nigerians in a heartfelt message celebrating the 90th birthday of former military leader, General Yakubu Gowon. Obi’s comments, made via a series of tweets on Saturday, emphasized the importance of moving past the divisions caused by Nigeria’s civil…
The Nigerian Army on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away. The rumors, which originated from a social media post by a Nigerian journalist, quickly gained traction online, alleging that Lagbaja died from cancer 48 hours earlier. According to the viral post, Lagbaja reportedly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria is gearing up to host its first-ever Design & Build Expo, a major event set to spotlight the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable practices in architecture, construction, and interior design. The five-day event, themed “Building Nigeria Together,” will run from November 27 to December 1, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan…
Grammy-winning artist Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has released his highly anticipated new single, “Piece of My Heart,” the first track from his forthcoming album Morayo. The song, which dropped on October 18th, features American R&B star Brent Faiyaz, blending Afrobeats with R&B to explore themes of love and heartbreak. Morayo, Wizkid’s sixth studio…
Israel announced on Thursday that its forces had killed Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader and mastermind behind the deadly October 7 attack. The Israeli military said Sinwar was eliminated in a targeted operation in the southern Gaza Strip after a year-long pursuit. Sinwar, considered a key figure in Hamas, had risen through the ranks to…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a 4.19% increase in the average price of a 5kg cylinder of cooking gas, rising from ₦6,430.02 in August to ₦6,699.63 in September 2024. This data was disclosed in the NBS’ latest “Cooking Gas Price Watch” report, released on Friday in Abuja. On a year-on-year basis, the…
