As part of celebrations for its 2024 Community Day, the management of Dangote Cement, Plc, Ibese, in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, gave 120 indigent students a check for N16,215,000 in scholarships on Wednesday. The company has also reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing the quality of life for the people who … Read more
The United States President-elect, Donald Trump, has been named TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year, marking a remarkable political resurgence. The announcement was made Thursday by TIME’s Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, who praised Trump for his “historic comeback,” reshaping American politics, and redefining the role of the U.S. presidency. TIME’s feature highlighted Trump’s transformation from political … Read more
A lady, identified as Ibiene Andrew, has recounted what transpired after someone mistakenly credited her OPay account with N150k. In a Facebook post, Ibiene said she was happy and surprised when the money landed in her account. In the evening, Ibiene said a female called her, lamenting that the money sent to her was a … Read more
The House of Representatives has instructed its Committees on Customs and Excise and Defence to conduct a joint investigation into the operations and activities of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the nation’s borders. Naija News understands that this directive comes following allegations of complicity in smuggling and instances of brutality against Nigerian citizens by … Read more
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, led a high-profile delegation to meet with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the minister’s office in Abuja on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The visit, which was announced through a statement … Read more
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, Femi Fani Kayode and Bashir Ahmad, have told the British Conservatives Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, that Nigeria does not need image-making from her. Naija News reported that Vice President Kashim Shettima accused Bednoch of denigrating the country of her origin. In response, a spokesperson to the Conservative leader, quoted by … Read more
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reached a remarkable milestone, becoming the first individual in history to amass a net worth exceeding $400 billion. Data obtained from Bloomberg showed that as of Thursday, December 12, Musk’s total net worth stands at $447 billion. Musk’s wealth has crossed $400 billion after making $62 billion in … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully thwarted a bandit attack in the southern part of Taraba State in a well-coordinated operation. The Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Swift and Decisive Action According to Captain Oni, troops from the 6 Brigade Sector … Read more
The naira has faced additional pressure as speculators intensified efforts to resist the currency’s recent gains. Following last week’s appreciation, the naira began this week with a decline, prompting currency traders to call on the Central Bank of Nigeria to sustain its efforts, warning that speculators might push back against the currency’s recovery. The naira’s … Read more
If you are considering pursuing a nursing course, FCT School of Nursing Gwagwalada is one institution that should be at the top of your list. It offers multiple quality programs that prepare students for a nursing career. Joining the institution is highly competitive, and the cut-off mark is a key consideration. What is the FCT … Read more