Zenith Bank Plc, on Thursday, 30 May 2024, launched a state-of-the-art digital/LED screen at Ajose Adeogun Roundabout, solidifying its commitment to innovation and community engagement. The monumental digital installation, an upgrade from its previous LED screen launched in 2013 at the same location, features a resolution of 3936×960 pixels compared to the previous 1024×256 pixels. Measuring 6.4×6.4 metres, it represents a significant investment in enhancing the urban landscape while providing a dynamic platform for advertising, information dissemination, and public engagement. Positioned strategically at one of Lagos’ busiest intersections, the screen will captivate audiences with high-definition visuals and dynamic content. Speaking…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has given customers with outstanding bills 72-hour ultimatum to settle their debts or face disconnection. The ultimatum was given via a statement released on Friday, 31 May, 2024, signed by the acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Victor Ojelabi. According to the statement, customers who have outstanding bills to settle have until Monday, 3 June, 2024, to do so as the electricity firm is set to commence massive disconnection of power supply to customers who are owing. “AEDC emphasizes the importance of adhering to payment deadlines to ensure efficient…
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has lauded the Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for being a collaborative partner with the Federal Government in the area of building road infrastructure to connect communities and open the state up to commerce and economic opportunities that will lift people out of poverty. The President, who was represented by the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, stated this at the commissioning of the 76.67km Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Road named Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Highway. Shettima conveyed the greetings of President Tinubu, noting that the Federal Government would support Oyo State to achieve its…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, Has disclosed that the scheme will be made available to students of state universities in the next three weeks. Sawyer, who made this known during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, 30 May, 2024, also disclosed that the website of the student loan fund has received over 60,000 visitors since its launch, He also disclosed that over 90% of federal institutions have submitted the list of students, noting that only two federal universities and two federal polytechnics are yet to do so. Sawyerr also noted that…
By Towoju, Raphael B. As part of its dedication to the Global efforts to combat terrorism, Nigeria as co-chair with Italy, hosted the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) Criminal Justice and Rule of Law (CJ-ROL) Working Group (WG) Workshop and Plenary Meeting with the theme: “Good Practices for the Protection of Witnesses and Criminal Justice Officials,” from 22 to 23 May, 2024 in Abuja. At the event, the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Major General Adamu Garba Laka expressed the need for unwavering dedication and collective action of all in the…
By Olajide, A. Shuaib. Recently, I was viewing videos on my phone and I stumbled upon a video featuring Dr. Adekunle Shefiu Alao singing praises of Dr. Sharafadeen Ishola, the former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom under President Muhammadu Buhari. In the video, Dr. Alao emphatically stated that the Egbas would produce Ogun State Governor in 2027, with Dr. Sharafadeen Ishola as the ideal candidate for the position. He emphasized that the Egbas would not step aside and relinquish the governorship to the Yewa/Awori region, which has not produced a Governor since the state’s creation in 1976. It is…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024, announced that Nigerians and other commuters would enjoy free train rides on the Abuja Metro Line until the end of the year. The President made this declaration while flagging off the re-launch of commercial operations on the Abuja Light Rail. “Our dear Landlord, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), I have heard you say there will be free train rides for two months. I want to appeal to you to make it until the end of the year. Let us give the people reasons to celebrate,’’ the President said before…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike In a surprise move, Bayern Munich have named Vincent Kompany as their new coach on a three-year contract on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024. Kompany, 38, joins Bayern despite seeing his Burnley team relegated from the Premier League this season. “I’m looking forward to the challenge of FC Bayern. It’s a great honour to be able to work for this club – FC Bayern is an institution in international football,” said Kompany in a club statement. “I’m now looking forward to the basics: working with the players, building a team. Once the basis is right, success will follow.”…
A total of $142.5 million was paid to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) last year by The Shell Petroleum Development of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo). SPDC paid $112.5 million while SNEPCo remitted $30 million compared to $59.04 million by SPDC and $20.73 by SNEPCo in 2022. The contributions came from the Shell companies on behalf of themselves and their respective partners –. Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC); TotalEnergies, EP Nigeria Limited; NAOC; and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited – as statutory contributions to the interventionist agency. “Our support for…