Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, operating as 9mobile, has announced the appointment of Mrs Nkem Oni-Egboma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Oni-Egboma, a thoroughbred professional, brings to 9mobile a rich work experience in the financial services industry with expertise in business strategy, business development, international trade services, internal control and audit, treasury operations functions, and risk management. The new CFO, …

Unity among the people is the No 1 goal of the newly crowned Olowu of Owu Abeokuta, Oba (Dr) Saka Adelola Matemilola Otileta VII, who was crowned six days ago, and presented with the staff of office on Saturday by Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun at an impressively colourful ceremony in the state capital. The second objective of the …

The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo has said that the Federal Government is set to generate 21 million full-time jobs and lift 35 million people out of poverty by 2025. According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Sam Idiagbonya, the Minister said on Friday at the ongoing 2022 Ministerial Retreat at Uyo, Akwa Ibom that the …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday halted the execution of its own judgment which faulted the rendition of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria, and also set aside the terrorism charges against him. Justice Haruna Tsanami upheld the application of the Federal Government and ordered that the execution of …

A joint operation of the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Intelligence Agency, the police and other security agencies has reportedly dismantled a terror cell. In the aftermath, five Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and 30 fighters were arrested. The terror suspects were said to have been apprehended at their hideouts in different locations in Abuja, Mararaba …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed solidarity with floods across the country and charged humanitarian agencies and citizens to help the victims of the disaster find their feet again. Jonathan, who visited many affected communities in Bayelsa State, including his hometown, Otuoke, issued a statement on his verified Facebook page late Thursday. He wrote: “I sympathise with the victims of …

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf has reiterated the commitment of the state government to the development of the animation industry through specific programms that provide capacity development and funding to the creative sector. At the official flag off at the 6th Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA) in Lagos on Wednesday, Akinbile-Yusuf, who was …

Environment Africa magazine and TwoFourSeven Communications Company have unveiled their list of the foremost 100 living environmental professionals in Nigeria with two ministers in the fore front. The Minster of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu; and his Environment counterpart, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, were named along with foremost chartered accountant, Pa Akintola Williams, who is also co-founder of Nigeria Conservation Foundation. …

At least 1,000 sanitation workers (street sweepers) benefitted from the free medical screening, organised by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), at its Transfer Loading Station, Simpson (Sura), Lagos Island. At the event, LAWMA’s Managing Director, Mr Ibrahim Odumboni emphasised the need for sweepers to take matters of their health seriously, hence the outreach and the health insurance for them. …

The former governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has said that he has renewed faith in his successor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s performance and style of governance. Obiano was recently quoted as expressing regrets for backing Soludo’s emergence as his successor. The reports also quoted Obiano as saying he discussed impeachment moves against Soludo with the deputy governor, Dr …