Africa-focused e-commerce retailer, Jumia Technologies will shut down its South African online fashion retailer Zando and its Tunisian operations by the end of the year. Chief Executive Officer, Francis Dufay revealed that the move is part of a strategic refocus on more profitable markets such as Nigeria. To achieve profitability, Jumia is implementing aggressive cost-cutting measures, which include reducing its …

The Ogun State Government on Thursday denied claims that it spent N1trn to reconstruct the Abeokuta-Siun-Sagamu Expressway. The government disclosed this in a statement while reacting to allegations of financial recklessness as contained in a document titled “#Where is our money?” which is circulating on social media. The statement, signed by the Special Adviser on Media to state Governor Kayode …

The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Thursday, dismissed the exparte order issued May 10, 2024, by the Rivers State High Court, in Port Harcourt, which barred Martin Amaewhule from parading himself as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The appeal court also dismissed the decision of the state high court which stopped 24 other members of …

The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Benin City has introduced some cutting-edge medical services, including surgery, obstetrics/gynaecology, cardiology, and neurology to its services. A statement by the hospital on Saturday said the inclusions aimed to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness by integrating mental health care with specialised treatments. “This expansion represents a major milestone in the hospital’s ongoing efforts …

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has approved N138.7 million for the payment of car and housing loans to 448 teaching and non-teaching staff of the state Teaching Service Commission. This was disclosed in a statement from the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Mr. Mike Omolayo, made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti on …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has released findings from a comprehensive investigation into the factors contributing to the relentless increase in consumer costs. The Director of Surveillance and Investigation Mrs. B. A. Adeyinka, said this while briefing journalists during a market surveillance to enforce prices today in Masaka Markets, Nasarawa State. Adeyinka explained, “We’ve conducted extensive interviews …

UEFA on Thursday included Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, Atletico Madrid’s Memphis Depay, among others in its Champions League team for this week. Both players scored for their respective clubs against PSV and Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg encounter on Wednesday. Here is the list of the players in the UEFA Champions League team for this …

The Gombe State branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Sunday expressed dismay over the alleged insensitivity of the Task Force on Gala Houses and Joints in the demolition of business premises. Since last Wednesday, the task force has supervised demolitions covering Runko, Fina Lodge, and others for alleged immoral activities. The association’s chairman, Benjamin Sati, in a statement, …

The Gombe State Police Command on Saturday warned against the sales of knockouts, fireworks, unauthorised use of siren, covered number plates and removal of motorcycle silencers. According to a press statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent Mahid Abubakar, the decision is part of the command’s effort to intensify security to ensure the safety and well-being …

The lifting of the ban on foreign exchange for 43 items by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may ruin local economy, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Sada Soli warned on Tuesday on the floor of the House of Representatives. This is just as the House invited the CBN Governor, Mr. Yemi Cardoso to appear before it …