Day: November 1, 2023

Brutalised NLC President, Ajaero Rushed To Owerri FMC

Abibat Babalola

The brutalized President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owerri with his right eye completely shut. The NLC Head of Information and Publicity, Comrade Benson Upah, described what happened to Ajaero as an act of abduction that degenerated into attempted murder. He said that “contact has been made with Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero this evening around 15:30 hours at the Police Hospital in Owerri from where he was taken to Federal Medical Centre, Owerri where he is…

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Osimhen Nominated For CAF Men’s Footballer Of The Year Award + FULL LIST

Ganiyu Amodu

The Confederation of African Football on Wednesday listed Nigeria’s forward, Victor Osimhen; Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and 27 others as contenders for the 2023 men’s African Player of the Year awards. CAF announced the Gala awards billed to be held on December 11, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco, on their official website. According to the statement, “A panel of CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends, and selected media representatives from a number of countries put together the preliminary list for the various categories with the performance of the nominees between November 2022…

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How Nigeria Thrashed Ethiopia 4-0 In 2024 Olympic Qualifier

Abibat Babalola

In a dominant display, Nigeria’s Super Falcons sealed a 5-1 aggregate win against Ethiopia, with Atletico Madrid’s Rasheedat Ajibade stealing the spotlight. Uchenna Kanu opened the scoring just before halftime, capitalising on a well-executed counterattack. The second half saw Ajibade doubling the lead after five minutes, connecting with an excellent cross from Asisat Oshoala. Oshoala further extended the lead with a header in the 68th minute, and she turned provider four minutes later, setting up Ajibade for her second goal of the match. READ ALSO: How 14-Year-Old Housemaid Conspired With…

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How 14-Year-Old Housemaid Conspired With Friends To kill FUT Minna Lecturer- Police 

Abibat Babalola

The Niger police command says a woman, identified as Joy Afekafe, has been arrested over the killing of Funmilola Adefolalu, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Adefolalu, a lecturer in the biochemistry department of the institution, was found dead at her residence in Gbaiko area of Minna, the state capital. In a statement on Tuesday, Wasiu Abiodun, police spokesperson in the state, said the suspect was discovered to be the former housemaid of the deceased. READ ALSO: Pinnick Drags Davido To Court, Demands N2.3bn What You Need…

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Pinnick Drags Davido To Court, Demands N2.3bn

Ganiyu Amodu

Brownhill Investments Company Limited, owned by former president of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick, has filed a suit against Afrobeat star, Davido, over alleged breach of contract. Pinnick’s company is the organiser of the annual Warri Again Concert. The claimant, through its lawyer, Kelechi Onwuegbuchulem, is asking the Delta State High Court in Effurun to award N2bn as general damages against Davido and his music label, Davido Music Worldwide Limited. READ ALSO What You Need To Know About The Recently Concluded NCC Talent Hunt Competition JUST IN: Fire Guts…

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What You Need To Know About The Recently Concluded NCC Talent Hunt Competition

Ganiyu Amodu

In the Blockchain Solution category, Know-Now Limited emerged winner with N10m prize. In the Renewable Energy Solutions category, Solaris GreenTech Hub, emerged the winner with N10m prize In the Assistive Technology Solutions category, Spex Care Limited emerged winner with N10m prize. The remaining 9 innovators from the 12 were given N500,000 consolation prize each. READ ALSO Broadband Penetration: NCC Implements New Strategies To Meet 70% Target by 2025 We Killed Pastor By Mistake, He’s Not A kidnapper — So Safe Corps NCC Harps On Digital Services As Key Driver Of…

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ladipo Market

Ganiyu Amodu

  Fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at the Ladipo Plank Market in Lagos, resulting in the destruction of goods and property worth millions of naira. Platforms Africa reports that as of 6 am, emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority LASEMA), Lagos State Fire Service, and the Federal Fire Service, were at the scene to stop the fire. READ ALSO: Australia Leaves 2034 World Cup Bid For Saudi Arabia Full List Of Winners At 2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards 57 Year-Old Arise TV Host,…

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Broadband Penetration: NCC Implements New Strategies To Meet 70% Target by 2025

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun implementing new strategies to meet the new target of 70 percent Broadband penetration by year 2025 as contained in the Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020 — 2025. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida disclosed this while delivering his key note address on Thursday, 26th October 2023, at the 2023 NITRA Financial Technology (Fintech) Forum. He said: “Statistics indicate that Broadband penetration stood at 45.57 per cent as of August 2023, which is a fair progression towards the mid-term broadband target…

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NCC Harps On Digital Services As Key Driver Of Financial Inclusion In Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has stated that the digital financial services will continue to have a significant impact on Nigeria’s financial inclusion and the digital economy at large. Maida disclosed this while speaking at the 2023 NITRA Financial Technology (Fintech) Forum, on Thursday, 26th October 2023, which was at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to him: “Digital financial services will continue to have a significant impact on Nigeria’s financial inclusion and the digital economy at large. This is because of the optimal…

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NCC Pledges Support For Development Of The Fintech Ecosystem In Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

Telecommunications regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) under the exercise of its statutory mandate, will continue to ensure that the regulatory environment supports the growth and success of Fintech in Nigeria for the overall development of the digital economy. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer(EVC/CEO) of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida gave this assurance while a delivering his keynote address at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association(NITRA) Fintech Forum, held at the Citiheight Luxury Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, south west, Nigeria, on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Represented by the…

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