The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has felicitated Mr. Horatius Egua over his appointment as Director, Special Duties at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Egua, a pioneer member and Zonal Coordinator, North-East of GOCOP, was among some 46 directors of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) appointed few days ago by the presidency including the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigeria Metrological Agency (NiMET), Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigeria Safety and Investigation Bureau (NSIB). NCAA is the regulatory body of the aviation industry in Nigeria under the Federal Ministry of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday, 24 December, 2023, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, implored Nigerians, especially Christians to embrace peace, harmony and tolerance in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Sanwo-Olu also urged Lagos residents not to lose hope due to the challenging times in the state and the country at large, charging them to continue to trust in God and have faith…
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, 24 December, 2023, assured residents of the state that his administration will continue to embark on building infrastructure that impacts on the economy of the state The Governor stated this in Ido, while commissioning the 10 kilometres Omi-Adio to Ido Junction Road constructed by Ido Local Government. He added that his administration will continue to support the efforts of Local Government Areas in line with the developmental plans of the state. Governor Makinde, who spoke at the Ido Clay Mining Station venue of the event, said the new road is of great…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered a total sum of N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under former minister Sadiya Umar-Farouk. Details of the ongoing probe exclusively obtained by Sunday PUNCH revealed that the money was transferred from the Federal Government’s coffers and sent to 38 different bank accounts domiciled in five legacy commercial banks belonging to or connected with a contractor, James Okwete. Following receipt of the funds, Okwete allegedly transferred N6,746,034,000.00 to Bureau De Change Operators, withdrew N540,000,000.00 in cash, purchased luxury cars with N288,348,600.00, and bought luxury houses in Abuja and Enugu…
Finance was in focus in Abeokuta on Wednesday, 20 December, 2023, as high profile personalities and top government officials joined the descendants of late Chief C.A Adeosun to celebrate his 25th anniversary. Hosts included Nigeria’s first CFA holder, Wale Adeosun, MD Kuramo Capital, a son; in-laws including former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; and nephew, Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun as well as other financial gurus. In his comment, the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun stated that the Adeosuns were synonymous with finance whilst former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo urged…
Fellow Nigerians, Christmas is a special time of the year for all of us. For Christians, this time of the year marks the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrates the hope and redemption that are the hallmarks of Christ’s life. For people of all faiths, this is an opportunity to enjoy the company of family, celebrate life, and delight in the gifts of love and friendship that make life worthwhile. This is also a time to look out for each other because, amidst the festivities, this time of year for many will be tinged with sadness: some mourning the loss…
The 2023 NXT Honors which is presented by Top Charts Africa recently unveiled the outstanding winners of the highly anticipated 2023 awards. Celebrating excellence in various entertainment and business categories, the awards recognize and honor exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions across film, music, fashion, broadcasting, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. The winners, showcase the talent, creativity, and innovation prevalent throughout the African continent. In an official release, the brand stated “These exceptional individuals and entities, selected through a rigorous process, have not only showcased their talents but have also demonstrated dedication, innovation, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries within…
By Mobolaji Sanusi The rancorous murmuring about Godwin Emefiele and his leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as exposed by the Jim Obazee probe panel report, has left many mouths agape. Since the last quarter of 2022, Emefiele has become a newsmaker, albeit for the wrong reasons. To Nigerians, the most heinous of his crimes was his sudden change of the naira without proper planning, leaving in its wake severe naira scarcity with the commercial banks struggling to meet up with customers’ requests for their deposited money. Millions went into depression whilst deaths of Nigerians who were unable…
The founder of INRI Evangelical Church, Primate Ayodele Elijah has announced the plans to build a mosque for Muslims. According to him, in the mosque he intends to build, there would not be collection of offerings. Primate Ayodele said this while revealing God’s revelation for the New Year in his church located at Oke Afa Area of Ejigbo on Friday, 22 December, 2023 in Lagos. Ayodele revealed that some places of worship are built primarily for profit-making purpose. He saying one must differentiate between his property and places dedicated for the worship of God. According to him, “In the Mosque…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has urged management and staff of the Commission to pray that the development and prosperity of the Niger Delta region continues to flow from the interventionist agency.Ogbuku made the appeal during the Annual Thanksgiving Service organised by the NDDC Christian Fellowship at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. He enjoined the staff to imbibe the culture of thanksgiving to attract more blessings from God, noting that the Almighty Father had been faithful and merciful to the NDDC and thus deserved to be praised to pave way for…