MTN Foundation, in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria, has announced the commencement of applications for the 18th edition of the MTN MUSON School of Music Scholarship. This initiative, aimed at supporting and nurturing the next generation of Nigerian musicians, offers a fully funded two-year diploma course in music. Successful applicants will benefit from…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2024 set of Management Trainees at Union Bank of Nigeria has successfully graduated. The graduation ceremony took place at the Bank’s multiple-purpose sports complex, ‘The Stable,’ in Surulere, Lagos. The event was attended by senior management officials, staff, and the 166 Management Trainees graduates who have completed their training programme. According…
A Miss South Africa contestant with Nigerian heritage has decided to withdraw from the beauty pageant amid a national controversy and a government investigation. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, made the announcement on Instagram, citing concerns for the safety and wellbeing of her family. Adetshina, a law student, faced xenophobic attacks and questioning of her credentials on…
The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on Arik Air’s operations, ending a week-long grounding of the airline’s planes.The decision to rescind the suspension was announced by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following the resolution of a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air….
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has released a statement addressing the reported fire incident at the Mobil filling station in Ikeja, Lagos.Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, clarified that the explosion was not linked to the recently commissioned NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML)/NIPCO Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stations, which are currently operating without…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting the $20 billion Dangote Refinery located near Lagos.Speaking before a Senator Opeyemi Bamidele-led Ad-Hoc Committee on alleged economic sabotage in the petroleum industry in Abuja, Lokpobiri emphasized the government’s dedication to backing the Dangote Refinery and modular refineries….
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the signing of Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino for an undisclosed fee.However, the 19-year-old will be immediately loaned back to Boca Juniors for the 2024/25 season. Anselmino has secured a seven-year contract with Chelsea following his 10 senior appearances for Boca Juniors, which began with his professional…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) conducted the sale of $876.26 million to end users through bids submitted by 26 banks, as indicated in a circular released by the apex bank on Wednesday. The move aims to bolster the declining value of the naira amidst seasonal demand for the dollar from summer tourism and businesses…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed concerns regarding the soaring landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, making it unfeasible for petrol marketers to import the essential commodity. According to Zarama Mustapha, IPMAN National Operations Controller, the current landing cost of PMS exceeds ₦1,200 per litre, without…
