Category Archives: METRO
BREAKING: Lagos Court Remands Emefiele In EFCC Custody
Godwin Emefiele, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been placed under remand in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) custody by the Ikeja High Court in Lagos State. He will be placed under detention
Malabu Case: EFCC Debunks Allegations of Bribery of Its Official, Mulls Appeal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has debunked as false, news making the rounds that one of its prosecutors was offered a bribe over the Malabu OPL 245 fraud case leading to the dismissal of the charges against a
Tinubu Appoints Management Team for Education Loan Fund
NELFUND is a creation of the National Student Loan Act, empowered as a legal entity to provide loans to eligible Nigerians for their education expenses, including tuition, fees, and living costs while studying in approved tertiary institutions and vocational training
Chancellor of Ekiti State University Launches N1 Billion Innovative Fund to Empower Agro-Tech Startups
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the university’s graduands and students. During the 28th convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, Dr. Olowolafe announced the establishment
EFCC Parades “Mummy Of Lagos”, Bobrisky
Mummy of Lagos, Bobrisky ortherwise known by sheim’s original name, Idris Okunaye has finally been paraded by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. You would recall that this platform reported the arrest of the famous crossdresser, Bobrisky by the
Accelerated Learning Project Improves Education in Kano Schools
Under the auspices of the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE), the Accelerated Learning (AL) project has been making significant strides in enhancing educational outcomes across colleges in Kano. Launched in April 2020 and slated to continue
STEWARDSHIP: Host Community Monarchs Laud Plant Director’s Leadership Style
Prominent Traditional rulers from Dangote Cement Ibese host communities have commended the leadership ingenuity of the outgoing Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin saying his pleasant personality has boosted the cordial relationship between the cement company and the host communities.
Stakeholders Decry 300% Electricity Tariff Hike
Some power experts have expressed their dissatisfaction with the 300 per cent increase in electricity tariffs approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, the experts
Late Akeredolu’s Widow, Betty, Officially Repossessed by the Ex-Governor’s Younger Brother
Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the widow of the late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has been reintegrated into the Akeredolu family. This decision was made by the Emeabiam Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, who
FG Increases Electricity Tariff by Over 300%
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an increase of 340% in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. According to the NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musliu Oseni, Band A customers will
