Flooding: NOA Takes Nationwide Safety Alert Campaign to Anambra
WEB8 hours ago · A high-powered delegation from the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Abuja headquarters, visited Anambra State over the weekend as part of its nationwide flood sensitization and evaluation program in all flood-prone states, local governments, and communities across the country. The delegation led by the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa Onillu, visited Ayamelum, Anambra East, Anambra ...
JUST IN: Tinubu Swears In Kekere-Ekun As Substantive CJN
WEB6 hours ago · President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Villa on Monday September 30 following the Senate’s confirmation of her nomination last week. Justice Kekere-Ekun, now the 23rd CJN and only the second woman to hold this position in the nation’s history ...
This Time Next Year! – The News Chronicle
WEB2 days ago · In the midst of Nigeria's complex economic and political landscape, meaningful conversations become crucial catalysts for change. My recent discussion with Bolade Agbola, a distinguished Agricultural Economist, stockbroker, banker and Business Administration doctorate holder, offered invaluable perspectives on the country's pressing challenges. As we delved into the intricacies of Nigeria's ...
News – The News Chronicle
WEBSep 20, 2024 · In its continued bid to maximise the nation’s abundant gas resources for economic development and prosperity, NNPC Ltd. has begun discussions with investors towards bringing back two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects, Brass and Olokola LNG projects. NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Umar Ajiya disclosed this on the sidelines of the ongoing 2024 Gas Technology Conference and ...
BVN Enrolments Exceed 63.4 Million In September 2024 – NIBSS
WEB8 hours ago · In September of this year, 63.4 million bank account holders nationwide enrolled for the Bank Verification Number (BVN). The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) recently disclosed its BVN data, which revealed this. The organisation previously disclosed data indicating that 62.7 million registrants were in the enrolment database as of July. This suggests that 750,048 account owners ...
Naira-For-Crude Transaction Begins Tuesday As Anticipation Grow
WEB8 hours ago · The recent move by the Federal Government to end the opaque Domestic Crude Allocation (DCA) scheme, which has been in place for 20 years, is anticipated to positively affect the domestic fuel supply chain and increase transparency in the industry. Dangote and other local refineries will begin receiving sales of crude oil denominated in nairas on October 1. The largest economy in Africa has ...
Africa – The News Chronicle
WEBDickson Ndiema Marangach, the former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, has died from burns sustained after setting Cheptegei on fire during …
Monday – The News Chronicle
WEBSep 16, 2024 · When Professor Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, and veteran public analyst, requested that I make a presentation on the subject of ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) in the fight against violent conflicts and terrorism in the sub-region, I did not need to be persuaded before I accepted. Among other reasons, I am the editor-in-chief of the Journal of African ...
Columns – The News Chronicle
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Why Injury” and not Ajuri? The creme-de-la-creme of the country’s media had gathered in Ibadan, the Pace Setter state and capital of Oyo State, on Friday, 7 June, 2024 for a two-day facility tour of the signature projects of the governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as part of the activities marking the first year of his second, and final, term of office. Veterans of the media, the young and the ...
Tuesday – The News Chronicle
WEBSep 3, 2024 · The Benin people have long ago embraced the concept of ogieriakhi, which holds that an elder does not revenge an insult. This native wisdom is to ensure that the elders, who are the pillars holding the community, don’t engage in anything that would make anyone question their wisdom. The Oba of Benin is one of the most respected monarchs in the country. His subjects treat him like a deity. If ...