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Lagos Gov’t To Begin Enforcement Of Ban On Single-use Plastics January
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Published: October 4, 2024 20:50
The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its readiness by January 2025 to enforce the ban on Styrofoam and other Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) it previously banned since January 2024. The state said it was commitment to managing plastic waste through the…
Panic As Bandits Interrupt Jummat Prayer In Katsina
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Published: October 4, 2024 19:58
Heavily armed bandits on Friday stormed the Dan-Ali community in Danmusa local government area of Katsina State, disrupting Jummat prayers at several mosques. Eyewitnesses said that the bandits who were armed with dangerous weapons arrived in large…
Court Jails 2 Brothers, 33 Others For Internet Fraud In Oyo
https://leadership.ng/court-jails-2-brothers-33-others-for-internet-fraud-in-oyo/
Published: October 4, 2024 19:52
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan by Justices Ladiran Akintola, Bayo Taiwo and O.S. Adeyemi has sentenced two siblings, Samuel Adedeji Adeboye and Charles Adedamola Adeboye alongside 33 others to various jail terms for their involvement in…
UNAA To Celebrate 64th Anniversary Of Nigeria’s Membership Of United Nations
https://leadership.ng/unaa-to-celebrate-64th-anniversary-of-nigerias-membership-of-united-nations/
Published: October 4, 2024 19:43
The United Nations Association of Africa (UNAA) has announced that it was set to celebrate the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s membership of the United Nations (UN). Recall that Nigeria officially joined the United Nations on October 7, 1960, a development…
JUST-IN: Tinubu Admits Error, Confers GCON Honour On Speaker Abbas
https://leadership.ng/just-in-tinubu-admits-error-confers-gcon-honour-on-speaker-abbas/
Published: October 4, 2024 19:41
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The President had in a nationwide broadcast to mark the…
CBN Sells $543.5m Forex To Authorised Dealers In 11 Days
https://leadership.ng/cbn-sells-543-5m-forex-to-authorised-dealers-in-11-days/
Published: October 4, 2024 19:06
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold a total of $543.5 million from September 6 to 30, 2024, to authorized dealer banks through two-way quotes at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) within 11 dealing days. The Central Bank made the disclosure in…
2027 Polls: You Are Hallucinating, Doguwa Replies Kwankwaso
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Published: October 4, 2024 18:51
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has flayed the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over the latter’s comments that…
CAS Reduces Pogba’s Suspension, Player Returns To Action In January
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Published: October 4, 2024 18:37
World Cup winner Paul Pogba is set to return to action in 2025 after his four-year drug ban was significantly reduced to just 18 months. The decision allows him to begin training with Juventus in January 2025, with the possibility of participating in…
Rivers LG Polls: Vote Count Campaigners To Deploy 1,000 Observers, 30 Drones
https://leadership.ng/rivers-lg-polls-vote-count-campaigners-to-deploy-1000-observers-30-drones/
Published: October 4, 2024 18:16
The Vote Count Campaign Organisation has said it would be deploying over 1,000 election observers to monitor Saturday, October 5, local government elections in Rivers State. The President of the group, Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, said the action was to observe…
PDP ‘Suspends’ South-East National Vice Chairman
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Published: October 4, 2024 18:10
The zonal national vice chairman, South-East, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ali Odefa, has been ‘suspended’ from the party. Odefa’s ‘suspension’ was announced at a press conference by the Ogudu Okwor Ward Executive Committee of the party in…
Why Tinubu Awarded Speaker Abbas With CFR National Honour — Aide
https://leadership.ng/why-tinubu-awarded-speaker-abbas-with-cfr-national-honour-aide/
Published: October 4, 2024 17:20
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, has made further clarifications on the 2024 National Honours conferred on Presiding Officers of both the Senate and the House of Representatives by President Tinubu,…
S’East Has Potential To Drive National Economic Growth, Says Ben Kalu
https://leadership.ng/seast-has-potential-to-drive-national-economic-growth-says-ben-kalu/
Published: October 4, 2024 16:52
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has said that the South-East region has great potential to drive national and economic development, describing zone as a home to some of the most enterprising individuals and…
Nigerian Billionaire Kwati Plans $5bn Investment In Sierra Leone’s Real Estate, Aviation Sectors
Published: October 4, 2024 16:42
Nigerian billionaire and CEO of Wisdom Kwati Group, Wisdom Kwati, has proposed a $5 billion investment aimed at driving growth in Sierra Leone’s real estate and aviation sectors. Kwati presented the plan during a meeting with Sierra Leone’s Vice President,…
Publicis Groupe Appoints Aleshinloye To Spearhead Media Operations In Central, West Africa
Published: October 4, 2024 16:41
Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Muyiwa Aleshinloye as the Head of Publicis Media in Central and West Africa, marking a significant leadership change within the company’s media division. In his new role, Aleshinloye will oversee the…
Group Targets 30m Youths For Tech Acquisition, Plans To ‘Rebrand’ Nigeria
https://leadership.ng/group-targets-30m-youths-for-tech-acquisition-plans-to-rebrand-nigeria/
Published: October 4, 2024 16:40
A non-governmental organisation, The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI), has revealed plans to rebrand Nigeria by engaging in capacity building for 30 million young entrepreneurs in the country. The group, which disclosed this at a news…
Troops Kill 118 Terrorists, Rescue 96 Hostages
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Published: October 4, 2024 16:39
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations across the country have killed 118 terrorists, arrested 97 others while 96 hostages were rescued in one week. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba in a statement on…
LG Polls: PDP Backs Fubara, Charges Rivers People To Vote Massively Saturday
https://leadership.ng/lg-polls-pdp-backs-fubara-charges-rivers-people-to-vote-massively-saturday/
Published: October 4, 2024 16:24
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the people of Rivers State to firmly assert their constitutional rights by coming out enmasse to vote in the Saturday, October 5, 2024 local Ggvernment area election across the…
Federal Gov’t To Begin Evacuation Of Nigerians From Lebanon
https://leadership.ng/federal-govt-to-begin-evacuation-of-nigerians-from-lebanon/
Published: October 4, 2024 16:23
The Federal Government has commenced arrangement for the evacuation of Nigerians living in war-torn Lebanon who are willing to return home following the conflict that erupted between the country and Israel. Following this, the federal government convened a…
Police Serving 1 Man’s Interest To Scuttle Rivers LG Polls, Fubara Raises Alarm
https://leadership.ng/police-serving-1-mans-interest-to-scuttle-rivers-lg-polls-fubara-raises-alarm/
Published: October 4, 2024 16:03
Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has accused the Inspector General of Police and the entire Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of serving the interest of an unnamed Abuja-based politician to scuttle the local government elections scheduled for October…
Traffic Accidents: VP Shettima Orders Overhaul Of Road Safety Measures
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Published: October 4, 2024 15:48
Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the implementation of a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s road safety measures. The directive was aimed at addressing Nigeria’s road safety challenges and drastically reducing road traffic accidents across the…
Niger Boat Mishap: Oyetola Warns Against Night Trips, Overloading
https://leadership.ng/niger-boat-mishap-oyetola-warns-against-night-trips-overloading/
Published: October 4, 2024 15:41
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has commiserated with the Niger State Government and families of those who died in the recent boat accident on Gbajibo River in Niger State, urging boat users to stop night trips. The minister…
Police Arrest 5 Over Car Theft In Ebonyi
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Published: October 4, 2024 14:46
Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have arrested one Okoro Daniel Obumneme over the accusation of stealing a Black Toyota Prado SUV belonging to a customer who patronised a car wash at the Abakaliki Shopping Mall where the suspect was employed.…
Police Nab 25-year-old For Allegedly Stabbing Father To Death In Lagos
https://leadership.ng/police-nab-25-year-old-for-allegedly-stabbing-father-to-death-in-lagos/
Published: October 4, 2024 14:15
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 25-year-old man, Chibunna Chiemele for allegedly stabbing to death his 68 years old father, Mr Chiemele, at Oba Kabiru Street in the Isolo area of the state. The tragic incident which occurred Thursday…
Rivers LG Polls: APP Denounces Factional Group, Calls For Arrest Of Impersonators
Published: October 4, 2024 13:55
The Action Peoples Party (APP) has disowned a faction claiming the authentic leadership in its Rivers State chapter. In a statement in Abuja, the party’s National Chairman, Chief Uche Nnadi, referred to the group as mere impostors who have never been party…
Borno Records 17 Cholera Cases After Flood
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Published: October 4, 2024 13:42
The Borno State Government has confirmed the outbreak of cholera following the devastating flooding incident that devastated Maiduguri and some parts of the state recently. The state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Professor Baba Gana made…
Nigerian Journalists Hail QNET’s V-Convention 2024, Speak On Opportunities
https://leadership.ng/nigerian-journalists-hail-qnets-v-convention-2024-speak-on-opportunities/
Published: October 4, 2024 12:55
Nigerian journalists who attended the QNET’s recently concluded V-Convention 2024 in Penang, Malaysia, have highlighted the potential of the direct selling industry for Nigerian entrepreneurs, while underscoring the role of international collaboration and…
World Bank Approves $500m Loan For Nigeria
https://leadership.ng/world-bank-approves-500m-loan-for-nigeria/
Published: October 4, 2024 12:54
The World Bank has given the green light to a $500 million loan to support the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) initiative to mitigate challenges of climate conditions. World Bank’s Regional Director, Sustainable Infrastructure…
Govs Forum To Launch Girl-child Education Advocates Initiative
https://leadership.ng/govs-forum-to-launch-girl-child-education-advocates-initiative/
Published: October 4, 2024 11:52
In a significant move to boost girl-child education in Nigeria, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) is set to launch the Girl Child Education Volunteers’ Advocates (GICEVA) initiative. The landmark program will be unveiled at the upcoming International…
My Wife’s Passing Won’t Halt Gov’t Machinery — Gov Eno
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Published: October 4, 2024 11:30
For the first time since the death of his wife of 38 years, Patience, on September 26, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured residents of the state that the sad development will halt the machinery of government. Extolling the virtues of his…
RCCG Overseer Adeboye Makes U-turn, Apologises Over ‘No Tithe, No Heaven’ Preaching
Published: October 4, 2024 11:00
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has offered an apology for his past preaching wherein he declared that those that fail to pay tithes may not make it to heaven. Tithe is a biblical…
We Won’t Be Part Of Rivers LG Elections — Police
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Published: October 4, 2024 10:04
The Rivers State Police Command has distanced itself and its operatives from the planned Saturday, October 5 local government elections in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement…
NEMA Presents 18,653 Bags Of Rice, Others To Flood Victims
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Published: October 4, 2024 09:50
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has handed over 18, 653 bags of 10kg rice and 50 tons (1,696 cartons) of humanitarian relief aid to states affected by flood and other disasters in the country. The rice and relief aids were donated by the…
Face Police, Courts, Not Matawalle, Group Tells Family Of Detained Hadeija
https://leadership.ng/face-police-courts-not-matawalle-group-tells-family-of-detained-hadeija/
Published: October 4, 2024 09:47
A group known as Arewa Concerned Citizens (ACC) has called on the family of Bashir Hadeija to direct their concerns to the Nigeria Police and the courts, rather than making unsubstantiated allegations against the Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello…
Nigerian Startup Offers To Sell 50kg Bag Of Rice At N45,000
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Published: October 4, 2024 09:32
In a bid to provide affordable food to Nigerians amid rising costs, a Nigerian startup, Egoras, has announced a charity-driven initiative to sell 50kg bags of rice for N45,000 each. The charity drive comes at a time when the cost of staple foods, including…
Alleged N27bn Fraud: Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku Darius, Gets N150m Bail
https://leadership.ng/alleged-n27bn-fraud-ex-taraba-gov-ishaku-darius-gets-n150m-bail/
Published: October 4, 2024 08:57
Former governor of Taraba State Darius Ishaku has been admitted to bail in N150 million by the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in the alleged N27 billion fraud brought against him by the federal government. Justice Sylvanus…
FG Urges Civil Servants To Prioritise ICT, Digitalisation
https://leadership.ng/fg-urges-civil-servants-to-prioritise-ict-digitalisation/
Published: October 4, 2024 08:49
The federal government through the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged public servants nationwide to fully embrace technology and enhance their skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT).…
Foundation Donates Borehole To FCT Community
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Published: October 4, 2024 08:49
A non-governmental organisation, Lehi Social Impact Foundation has built and donated a solar-powered water facility to Shapekete community in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. The solar-powered borehole, according to Barr.…
ASUU Seeks Action Against Foreign Influence
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Published: October 4, 2024 08:49
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for urgent action to combat the growing influence of foreign entities and elite control within Nigeria’s political system. ASUU president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, stated this while speaking at the…
Nollywood New Yam Festival To Take Place In Abuja
https://leadership.ng/nollywood-new-yam-festival-to-take-place-in-abuja/
Published: October 4, 2024 08:39
The 12th edition of the Nollywood New Yam Festival and Awards, now rebranded as the Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival, will occur on November 1st and 2nd, 2024. The event will be held at the Exhibition Pavilion, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, focusing on “The…
Quantum Apex AI Review 2024: Scam Or Legit Trading Platform? – Facts!
https://leadership.ng/quantum-apex-ai-review-2024-scam-or-legit-trading-platform-facts/
Published: October 4, 2024 08:23
Quantum Apex AI is a newly launched web-based trading platform that combines the latest technologies with innovative features. It aims to improve the trading experience and help users make smart decisions for consistent profits. The creators claim that the…
Court Restrains VIO From Stopping, Impounding, Imposing Fines On Motorists
https://leadership.ng/court-restrains-vio-from-stopping-impounding-imposing-fines-on-motorists/
Published: October 4, 2024 07:27
Justice Evelyn Maha of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has restrained the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), from stopping vehicles on the road, impounding or confiscating them, and imposing fines on…
Plateau To Partner Jeje Riders On Educational Development
https://leadership.ng/plateau-to-partner-jeje-riders-on-educational-development/
Published: October 4, 2024 07:26
The Plateau State government has expressed its willingness to partner with international biker group, Jeje Riders in advancing education in the state. The state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, made this known when he played host to Jeje Riders and other biker…
Stop Time-buying Gimmicks, ASUU Tells FG, Warns Of Likely Strike
https://leadership.ng/stop-time-buying-gimmicks-asuu-tells-fg-warns-of-likely-strike/
Published: October 4, 2024 07:23
The federal government has been told to stop playing time-buying gimmicks with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and implement past agreements. The Yola Zone of ASUU which comprises six branches: Modibbo Adama University Yola, University of…
Sen Buba Defends Self Against Gov Bala Mohammed’s Banditry Allegations
https://leadership.ng/sen-buba-defends-self-against-gov-bala-mohammeds-banditry-allegations/
Published: October 4, 2024 07:20
Senator Shehu Umar Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District has described an allegation of supporting banditry by Governor Bala Mohammed as baseless, fabricated and malicious. The senator who is the chairman, Senate Committee on National…
Conversion Of Vehicles To CNG Will Reduce Transportation Cost – NURTW
https://leadership.ng/conversion-of-vehicles-to-cng-will-reduce-transportation-cost-nurtw/
Published: October 4, 2024 07:15
The acting president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alh Issa Ore, has said the cost of transportation would reduce significantly if owners of commercial vehicles embrace compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative to petroleum.…
PICTORIAL: Excited Enenche, Wife Meet Popular American Televangelist Kenneth Copeland In US
Published: October 4, 2024 07:02
The Senior Pastor at Nigeria’s Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, and his wife Dr. Becky Enenche, have been hosted by popular American televangelist, Kenneth Max Copeland, in the United States. An excited Enenche, who is in the United…
NOUN VC, Others Advocate eLearning As Nigeria’s Educational Future
https://leadership.ng/noun-vc-others-advocate-elearning-as-nigerias-educational-future/
Published: October 4, 2024 06:15
The vice-chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Olufemi Peters, and key stakeholders have advocated for eLearning as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s educational future. They stated this at yesterday’s opening ceremony of the…
Senator Natasha Lights Up Ege Community
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Published: October 4, 2024 06:14
As part of her ongoing efforts to light up Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senatorial district lawmaker, has provided solar-powered street lights across the entire Ege community in Adavi local government area. A statement issued by chief…
Court Issues Public Summons Against Yahaya Bello
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Published: October 4, 2024 06:13
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued a public summons requiring former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to appear in court to address a new 16-count allegation against him. The court date is October 24, when…
ECN Boss Solicits More Foreign Investment To Reduce Poverty
https://leadership.ng/ecn-boss-solicits-more-foreign-investment-to-reduce-poverty/
Published: October 4, 2024 05:32
The director-general/chief executive officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, has advocated for foreign investors to invest more in the energy sector to ameliorate poverty in Africa. The ECN boss made this assertion at the…
Flood: FG Inaugurates Interministerial Technical Committee On Evaluation Of Dams
Published: October 4, 2024 05:30
The federal government has inaugurated an Inter-ministerial Technical Committee to evaluate the state of dams across the country. The committee, led by the minister of water resources and sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, was inaugurated on Wednesday in…
Road Projects Fairly Distributed Across Geopolitical Zones – Minister
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Published: October 4, 2024 05:28
The minister of works, Engr David Umahi, has dismissed the report of unfair distribution of infrastructure road projects between the North and South in the Renewed Hope Legacy Projects. The Minister insisted that the projects be fairly distributed across…
Police Uncover Kidnappers’ Hideout In Abuja, Arrest 4
https://leadership.ng/police-uncover-kidnappers-hideout-in-abuja-arrest-4-2/
Published: October 4, 2024 05:26
The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, FCT command, have uncovered the kidnappers’ hideout in Sauka, located on the Airport Road, Abuja. The suspects arrested are Yau Sani, a.k.a. Baba (an ex-convict); Nuhu, a.k.a. Giwa; Kabiru Mohammed, and Yusuf…
Katsina SUBEB Invests N2.23bn In School Infrastructure
https://leadership.ng/katsina-subeb-invests-n2-23bn-in-school-infrastructure/
Published: October 4, 2024 05:23
The Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced the investment of over N2.23 billion in the construction and rehabilitation of primary and junior secondary schools, as well as the provision of essential facilities. This significant…
UNGA: Governor Zulum Secures $100m Investment
https://leadership.ng/unga-governor-zulum-secures-100m-investment/
Published: October 4, 2024 05:22
Borno State governor Babagana Umara Zulum has made significant strides in attracting $100million investments to his state at the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) Deal Room/MoU Signing Ceremony and Forbes Best of Africa Award held at the Forbes Center in…
Lawmaker Offers Scholarship To Poor, Vulnerable Pupils
https://leadership.ng/lawmaker-offers-scholarship-to-poor-vulnerable-pupils/
Published: October 4, 2024 05:18
Member representing Darazo/Ganjuwa federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Mansur Soro, has offered scholarships to about 100 indigent and vulnerable children. Our correspondent reports that the scholarship covers a complete secondary…
How To Start A Profitable Photography Business In Nigeria
https://leadership.ng/how-to-start-a-profitable-photography-business-in-nigeria/
Published: October 4, 2024 04:12
Starting a photography business in Nigeria can be an exciting and rewarding entrepreneurial journey. Everybody wants great photographs of important days or everyday memories, and with photography services in constant demand, there’s the opportunity to…
LEADERSHIP At 20
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Published: October 4, 2024 04:10
Twenty years in the life of an individual or corporate body is, without a doubt, a milestone. It is even more so for a newspaper incorporated in an environment where the mortality rate in newspaper publishing will overwhelm the faint-hearted. That…
LEADERSHIP: A Story Still Telling 20 Years After
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Published: October 4, 2024 04:09
Several good things happen in the bedroom, often the place of rest and renewal. Sometime in 2004, Sam Nda-Isaiah and his wife Zainab conceived the idea of a newspaper there. She told the story before of how her husband got up in the wee hours, scribbled a…
Stock Market Capitalisation Hits N56.6trn, Gains N15.7trn In 9 Months
https://leadership.ng/stock-market-capitalisation-hits-n56-6trn-gains-n15-7trn-in-9-months/
Published: October 4, 2024 04:01
The Nigerian Exchange stock market capitalisation rose to N56.6 trillion at the end of September, 2024 from N40.9 trillion at the beginning of the year. This translates to N15.717 trillion gains in the last nine months. This is despite the double-digit…
Airports: Reps Approve N24bn Promissory Notes For Kebbi, Nasarawa
https://leadership.ng/airports-reps-approve-n24bn-promissory-notes-for-kebbi-nasarawa/
Published: October 4, 2024 03:58
The House of Representatives has approved N24 billion federal government promissory notes to Kebbi and Nasarawa States government for the take over of Airports. This followed the consideration and approval of the report of the House Committee on Aids Loans…
Oil Hits $76 On Fears Of Supply Disruptions
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:54
Oil prices climbed once more on Wednesday following Iran’s missile strike on Israel, but later eased as traders evaluated whether the intensifying Middle East conflict would affect global energy supplies. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, surged to…
Woodhall Capital, NACC To Confer ‘Visionary Leadership Award’ On Mo Abudu
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:54
Woodhall Capital has announced its partnership with the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) for their upcoming Breakfast Meeting with the topic, “How the Changing Banking Sector Landscape Can Support Nigeria’s Socio-economic Reforms. During the…
DBN, GAIN To Empower 350 Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:52
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) have announced the launch of the third edition of the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women in Nigeria. A joint statement released by DBN and GAIN highlighted that the…
NOVA Bank Partners Nigeria Cup Golf Tournament On Golfing Excellence
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:45
NOVA Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the well-being and interests of high-net-worth individuals through sponsorship of the 27th Nigeria Cup Golf Tournament. Hosted at the prestigious Ikoyi Golf Club 1938, the annual tournament for 2024 took place…
Dallas Business Community Celebrates Nigerian Entrepreneur, Babayeju
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:44
The Dallas-Fort Worth business community has celebrated a Nigerian entrepreneur, who is also the founder/chief executive officer of iCentra, Taopheek Babayeju, by hosting a homecoming mixer in his honour. The organisers of the event hosted by Midlo Angels,…
FG Gives Enugu Small Business Owners N150,000 Grant Each
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:38
Again, respite has come the way of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directing a disbursement of a federal government grant of N150,000 each to business owners in Enugu State. This is just as Vice…
Deploy Innovative Ways In Real Estate Devt – Maku
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:34
A real estate expert and chief executive officer of Cipriani Limited, Segun Maku says it is crucial for developers to deploy innovative ways in real estate construction across the country as the world has gone digital Speaking to newsmen recently in Abuja,…
FG Inaugurates Governing Council For Maritime University
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:34
The federal government of Nigeria has inaugurated the governing board of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, stating that it has upgraded the academic curriculum of the university to align with international maritime standards, earning…
Tributes As Ex-Senate Leader, Zwingina, Dies At 70
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:29
Senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina, a distinguished former Leader of the Senate, has passed away at 70. A veteran democrat, Zwingina represented Adamawa South in the Senate from 1999 to 2007. During his tenure, he held several significant roles, including…
Reps Seek Downward Review Of NHIS Medicine Price List
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Published: October 4, 2024 03:28
The House of Representatives has mandated its relevant Committees to liaise with the appropriate authorities to take necessary and urgent measures to ensure a comprehensive review of the medicines price list under the National Health Insurance Scheme…
Drop Arms Or Be Killed, Tinubu Warns Terrorists
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Published: October 4, 2024 00:51
President Bola Tinubu has warned terrorists and bandits tormenting Nigerians to surrender to the government forces or get killed. Tinubu issued the warning at the 1st News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) annual international lecture held in Abuja with the theme:…
In 4 Bills, Tinubu Asks NASS To Repeal FIRS Act, Enact NRS, Others
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Published: October 4, 2024 00:50
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted four Fiscal Policies and Tax Reform Bills for the Federal Inland Revenue Service to the House of Representatives for accelerated consideration and passage. One of the bills is seeking the repeal the Federal Inland…
PH Refinery Contractors Fail To Give Completion Date
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Published: October 4, 2024 00:48
The contractor for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery, Maire Tecnimont S.P.A, has failed to provide a completion date despite a formal request from human rights lawyer Femi Falana. Recall that Falana had sought clarity under Nigeria’s Freedom…
If You Wish To Contest In 2007…
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Published: October 4, 2024 00:43
This article, published on January 2, 2005, was one of the earliest pieces by the author and founder after launching LEADERSHIP. His articles helped to define the brand over the years. This one, slightly modified, is Sam at his provocative best! President…
I’m Not Against LG Autonomy — Makinde
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Published: October 3, 2024 21:57
Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has said that contrary to the insinuations about his views on the ongoing debate on local government autonomy in the country, he is not opposed to them as the third tier of government. Apparently reacting to those who…
Tinubu Mourns Victims Of Niger Boat Mishap, Orders Probe
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Published: October 3, 2024 21:08
President Bola Tinubu has sent condolences to the Government and people of Niger State over a boat accident which occurred Tuesday night in Mokwa local government area of the state. The boat, which was reportedly carrying about 300 people, primarily women…
NPA Spearheads Crude Oil Sale To Dangote In Naira
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Published: October 3, 2024 21:05
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on Thursday, said the implementation of the Federal Government’s directive for the Authority to coordinate service provision from all regulatory and security agencies, and…
Oralusi Hails Tinubu On LG Autonomy, Pledges Investment For Grassroots Dev’t
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Published: October 3, 2024 21:02
The Executive Chairman, Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF), Hareter Babatunde Oralusi has extolled President Bola Tinubu for facilitating full autonomy for local governments in Nigeria even as he expressed willingness to support grassroots…
Forex: CBN Introduces Electronic Transaction System To Reduce Speculations
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Published: October 3, 2024 21:00
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the introduction of electronic foreign exchange matching system for Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The new electronic platform is to be implemented not…
Financing: AFEX Unveils Innovative Opportunities For Nigerian Commodities Market
Published: October 3, 2024 20:04
Ahead of the 2024 local harvest season, Africa’s leading commodities player, AFEX, has reiterated the importance of driving investment in agriculture through innovative commodity-based instruments. This was the focus of discussion at the just-concluded CEO…
Edo Lawmaker Tasks Transporters On Policy Framework To Curb Human Trafficking
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Published: October 3, 2024 20:00
The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Maria Edeko, on Thursday, urged members of the State Transport Authority (ESTA) to develop policy framework in the fight against the menace of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants. Edeko…
Niger Boat Mishap: 93 Bodies Recovered, 4 Survivors Recuperating In Hospital
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Published: October 3, 2024 19:53
At least 93 bodies have been recovered at Gwajibo community in Niger State, where a boat conveying about 300 passengers capsized on Tuesday. LEADERSHIP gathered that all the 300 passengers on board the ill-fated boat were from Gwajibo Mudi community in…
Nobles Family Marks 10th Anniversary With Community Outreach As 2024 IBS Begins
Published: October 3, 2024 19:10
It was a double celebration for the Nobles Family Church as members marked the 10th anniversary community outreach of the church along with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. They commemorated the event with the theme, ‘Illuminate’, a timely illustration…
Save Nigerian Construction Industry From Collapse, CESSA Urges Tinubu
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Published: October 3, 2024 18:32
The Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association (CCESSA) has called on the President Bola Tinubu led-administration to take urgent measures to reduce poverty in the land, as Nigerians, including construction workers, were increasingly…
Nigerians Will Go For ‘Real Change’ In 2027 — Kwankwaso
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Published: October 3, 2024 17:52
National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that with the current developments across Nigeria, Nigerians will vote for real change in 2027 election cycle. He stated this on Thursday while receiving over 2,000 members…
FIFA Adjusts Transfer Rules For Club World Cup
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Published: October 3, 2024 17:45
World soccer governing body FIFA has agreed on interim transfer rules aiming to help players change teams and go to the Club World Cup in the United States next June-July. The move on Thursday opens the door for players whose contracts expire on June 30 to…
Federal Gov’t Plans Name Change For FIRS, To Set Up Tax Tribunal
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Published: October 3, 2024 17:32
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted four Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bills to the National Assembly for accelerated consideration and passage into law. One of the Bills, tagged Economic Stabilisation Bills, seeks the repeal of the Federal Inland Revenue…
Flood Wreaks Havoc In Oyo
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Published: October 3, 2024 17:06
Residents of Aduin, Abogunde and Ogbomoso Baptist High School areas, Ogbomoso in Oyo State were on Thursday morning displaced by flooding that accompanied a heavy downpour. The affected residents were seen at the banks of Aduin and Baaki rivers as the…
LEADERSHIP Media Group Embodies Ethical Journalism For 2 Decades — Tinubu
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Published: October 3, 2024 17:05
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group on its 20th anniversary and commended the media organisation for its enduring contribution to informed journalism and good governance in Nigeria and beyond. President Tinubu fondly…
VIO Lacks Legal Rights To Stop, Impound, Impose Fines On Motorists – Court Rules
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Published: October 3, 2024 16:47
The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as the Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO), from stopping vehicles on the road, seizing or taking them away, and charging fines to drivers. Justice Evelyn Maha…
Court Remands 42-yr-old Man Over Alleged Rape Of Daughter
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Published: October 3, 2024 16:41
A 42-year-old man, Christopher Israel, has been ordered to be remanded by a Magistrate Court sitting in Ado Ekiti for allegedly raping his 22-year-old daughter. Israel was charged by the police with rape and assault. Police prosecutor, Inspector Olubu…
50 Feared Dead As Boat Capsises In Congo
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Published: October 3, 2024 16:29
A boat carrying scores of passengers has capsised on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, killing at least 50 people, Associated Press reports. It was not immediately clear exactly how many people were on board or how many perished in the accident, but…
‘Drop Your Arms Or Get Killed,’ Tinubu Threatens Terrorists, Bandits
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Published: October 3, 2024 15:53
President Bola Tinubu has warned terrorists and bandits tormenting the country and Nigerians to surrender to the security forces or be prepared to meet their death. Tinubu gave the warning on Thursday at the 1st NAN Annual International Lecture with the…
LG Polls: Alia Declares Friday Work-Free Day
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Published: October 3, 2024 15:39
Benue State Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia has declared Friday, October 4, 2024, as a work-free day in preparation for the local government elections scheduled to hold across the state on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Governor Alia said the declaration was…
Sowore Blasts Kogi Gov Ododo Over Coup Claim Against ‘TakeItBack’ Protests
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Published: October 3, 2024 15:36
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has sharply berated Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, for his comments regarding the recent #EndBadGovernance protests held from August 1 to 10, 2024.…
Tanzania Suspends Newspaper For Making President’s Animations Over Killing Of Dissidents
Published: October 3, 2024 15:06
The Tanzania Government has suspended the online operations of The Citizen, one of the country’s leading English-language newspapers, following the release of animated videos depicting President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The animations, which referenced the…
Mega Star Awards: Group To Embark On Massive CSR In FCT
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Published: October 3, 2024 14:51
A leading media outfit, MegaStar Magazine, has said that it will initiate a massive corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Abuja, aimed at improving the livelihood of the residents of the nation’s capital. This was made known in a press statement on…
Lagos: Magodo Estate Leadership Accused Of Misappropriation Of Funds
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Published: October 3, 2024 14:07
The alleged mismanagement of funds by the leadership of Magodo Residents Association (MRA) has caused a disquiet in the estate located in the Shangisha area of Kosofe local government area of Lagos state. Some residents of the estate have accused the MRA…
Ogun Nurses Protest Alleged Assault Of Student Colleague By Doctor
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Published: October 3, 2024 14:04
Nurses from the Ogun State Hospital in Ijaye, Abeokuta, along with their colleagues across the state, braved the heavy morning rain on Thursday to protest alleged assault of a final year Nursing student by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Nurudeen…
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