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Day: August 3, 2023

What Nigerians are saying about Honeywell Flour Mills, Ecobank 8-year legal war

#FeatureByIDAfrica The recent end to the protracted legal battle between Honeywell Flour Mills and Ecobank has become a headline-dominating topic in Nigeria, sparking discussions and debates among Nigerians. As the eight-year-long case finally reaches a conclusion with the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ruling in favour of Honeywell Flour Mills to receive N72.2 billion…

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Military action not solution to Niger coup, Atiku warns ECOWAS

Atiku said the spate of military interventions in the West Africa sub-region in the last three years is worrisome. The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) against proceeding with the planned military action in Niger Republic. The neighbouring West African country has come under the microscope since…

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The Headies returns to Atlanta for 2023 edition

The US Consular General lauds the creative partnership between Nigerian and the United States. The U.S. Mission has hailed the creative industry collaboration between the United States and Nigeria that is bringing the two countries closer together in music, film, fashion, arts, tech, professional and educational exchanges. Delivering remarks at the pre-award reception in honor…

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Imo NLC protester in special marshal’s regalia not our officer – FRSC

FRSC also said that the command had arrested him and recovered the regalia from him. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that the protester on a Special Marshal’s regalia in Wednesday’s labour protest in Owerri is not an officer of the corps. The Sector Commander of the corps in Imo, Evaristus Ebeniro, said…

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Pensioners get ₦10,000 monthly as Ondo govt rolls out subsidy palliatives

Akinterinwa further announced that all the state and local government pensioners would also receive ₦10,000 each from August to December. Ondo State Government on Thursday announced a comprehensive palliative package to alleviate the harsh effect of petrol subsidy removal. Wale Akinterinwa, the Commissioner for finance and Chairman, Palliative Strategy and Implementation Committee, announced the measures…

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Tinubu calls for peace, unity ahead Kogi governorship election

Ikupolati had appealed to the President to intervene by directing security agencies to ensure a fair and peaceful election process during the elections, scheduled for Nov. 11. President Bola Tinubu has called on the people of Kogi West Senatorial District to maintain peace and unity ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the State. He…

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NITDA empowers over 3 million Nigerians on digital literacy

Inuwa commended the Nigerian representatives for making their country proud and as well put the country at the forefront of global digital literacy and skills. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it has empowered over three million Nigerians with several digital literacy and skills through multi-sectoral capacity building programmes. Its Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa…

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UNICEF intensifies efforts to halt spread of Diphtheria in Nigeria

The organisation, however, urged all parents and guardians to ensure that their children received routine immunisations to protect them from preventable diseases like diphtheria. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says it is amplifying its efforts to counter a growing outbreak of diphtheria that has affected children in 27 states in Nigeria. The Communications Officer,…

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Edo resumes payment of gratuities to pensioners 17 years after

Osagie described sitting Gov. Obaseki as a performing governor who had also kick-started the provision of 24-hour free Wi-Fi service in some public places in the state. Edo has resumed the payment of outstanding gratuities to its pensioners 17 years after it stopped the exercise. Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser on Media projects to Edo government…

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Niger Coup: Emir urges Immigration to intensify surveillance along borders

Gwandu congratulated officers and men of NIS on the anniversary, and commended the Acting Comptroller-General, Mrs Adepoju Wuraola, for her contributions to the service. Alhaji Muhammad Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu in Kebbi has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to intensify surveillance along Nigerian border with Niger Republic. “Given the fact that we are…

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