Category: Leadership

Tobi Amusan Breaks Silence After Disappointing Outing At Olympics

Abibat Babalola

Athlete Tobi Amusan has said she is ready to make an announcement more than a month after failing to make the final of the 100m hurdles at the 2024 Olympics which took place in Paris, France. On August 9, Amusan came third in her heat running 12.55 seconds behind Grace Stark of the US who came first in 12.39 seconds and Bahamian Devynne Charlton who completed the race in 12.50 seconds. The result meant she finished ninth overall and could not make it to the final. The three-time (consecutive) Diamond…

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Naira Under Fresh Pressure, Ends September At N1,705/$ In Parallel Market

Abibat Babalola

There are indications that the nation’s currency has come under fresh demand pressure in the parallel market with significant depreciation recorded in the past week. Yesterday, parallel market dealers traded at N1,705/ $1.00 down from N1,655/$1.00 a week ago, with sustained day-to-day slide. Vanguard’s Naira watch indicates the steady slide is happening for the first time in several weeks unlike the daily fluctuation within a narrow band of between N1645 and N1,655/$1.00 recorded in the past two months. READ ALSO: Meet Ronald Adams, Energy Veteran of 32 Years Now SNEPCo…

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Zenera, CEO Olowola Win PR Agency, Brand Strategist Of The Decades Awards

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Unwavering commitment,’ emotional message Meka Olowola penned on the double honour from Marketing Edge   Top Public Relations agency, Zenera Consulting, and its Chief Executive Officer, Meka Olowola, have won the PR Agency of the decade and Brand Personality of the decade Awards. Olowola, who announced this on his verified Facebook page, maintained that these recognitions are made even more meaningful as they come from 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙙𝙜𝙚, a pioneering institution that has set the standard for excellence in communications for over 21 years. READ ALSO: If I Say Anything Let…

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SUV Rams Into Cattle, Kills Two Cows In Lagos

Abibat Babalola

An Acura Sport Utility Vehicle has collided with a herd of cattle, resulting in the death of two cows and significant damage to the vehicle. The spokesman, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, said the accident occurred on Sunday at Iyana-Oworo inward Ogudu. The cows were reportedly crossing the highway at that point. Taofiq said: “An Acura SUV (AAA 818 HV) collided with two cows, resulting in the death of the animals and significant damage to the vehicle. The accident occurred today at Iyana-Oworo, inward Ogudu, where a herd…

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Obasanjo Sacked Me As Oyo Gov, Not Adedibu, Alao-Akala —Ladoja

Abibat Babalola

Former Oyo State governor, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has opened up about his impeachment saga, revealing the identity of the powerful person that sacked him as governor. Oba Ladoja, while fielding questions on a Fresh FM radio programme anchored by Isaac Brown, revealed that contrary to the belief that it was the late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu and his erstwhile deputy, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala that that caused his removal, it was actually former President Olusegun Obasanjo that impeached him. “You see, some people said, it was Akala, it was Adedibu. No,…

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Bobrisky: Nigerian Top Prison Officers Suspended, More Heads To Roll

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has suspended the officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres, Kirikiri, Lagos State, following an audio leak indicating that cross dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky who was convicted of a crime and sentenced to six months in jail was given an apartment outside the custodial centre. Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, Ja’afaru Ahmed disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo had on Wednesday initiated a probe of the…

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Nigeria Proposes NIN, Tax For Foreigners

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Executive Council is proposing an amendment to the National Identity Management Commission Act No. 23, 2007 to allow for foreigners living in the country to be issued the National Identification Number. The FEC, on Wednesday, also proposed the Economy Stabilisation Bill to pave the way for the taxing of foreigners living and working in Nigeria. The two proposed legislation are aimed to “expand the scope of registrable persons to include foreign individuals with the taxable presence or taxable source of income in Nigeria, and make provisions for the…

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CBN Sells Dollars To BDCs At N1,590/$

Abibat Babalola

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved another sale of foreign exchange (FX) to eligible bureau de change (BDC) operators at N1,590 per dollar to meet the demand for invisible transactions. CBN announced the sale on Wednesday in a circular titled ‘Sales of Foreign Exchange to BDCs to Meet Retail Market Demand For Eligible Invisible Transactions,’ and signed by W.J Kanya, acting director, trade and exchange department. The apex bank said it will sell $20,000 at the rate of N1,590/$ to each BDCs. “This is to inform the Bureau…

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Oil Price Hits $75.69 Per Barrel

Abibat Babalola

Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Tuesday on news of monetary stimulus from top importer China and concerns that conflict in the Middle East could hit regional supply while another hurricane threatened supply in the United States, the world’s biggest crude producer. Brent crude futures were up by $1.79, or 2.4%, at $75.69 a barrel by 1320 GMT. U.S. WTI crude futures rose by $1.87, or 2.7%, to $72.24. The crude oil market has been looking desperately towards Chinese authorities for further easing measures to counter the economic slowdown,”…

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Senator Adebule Congratulates Edo Governor-Elect

Abibat Babalola

The senator, representing Lagos West District, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has congratulated the Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his sweet victory in the Edo state governorship election held on 21st September, 2024. Senator Adebule rejoiced with President Bola Tinubu (GCFR), the officers and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels, especially, those of Edo State for working hard to secure this victory, as well as ensuring additional member to the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF). She hailed the people of Edo State for casting their votes…

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