There was palpable tension on Monday morning as armed security forces reportedly stormed the grounds of the Lagos State House of Assembly, located in Alausa, Ikeja, as legislators prepared for an emergency plenary session. Naija News learnt that starting as early as 7 am, the substantial security presence, which has been stationed at the assembly … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actress, Mama Ereko has shared some traumatic incidents that occurred while she was married to her late husband. Speaking in an interview with Talk2dunnis TV, the thespian disclosed that she was emotionally abused by her late husband. She lamented that she also had to bear with his infidelity, explaining that he would bring … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that his administration will comply with the Supreme Court’s verdict after thoroughly reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). This follows the apex court’s Friday judgment, which declared the local government election held in the state on October 5, 2024, invalid. In a state broadcast on Sunday, Fubara … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed any proposed increase in electricity tariffs by the Federal Government, warning that it will mobilise mass resistance if such a move is implemented. In addition, the NLC has threatened to take action against telecommunications companies if they fail to comply with the agreed 35 per cent tariff … Read more
Dangote Cement Plc has reported a profit before tax of N732.537 billion for the financial year ended 31 December 2024, marking a 32.44 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase from 2023. According to the company’s annual report and financial statements, full-year revenue surged by 62.16 per cent YoY to N3.581 trillion. This growth was primarily driven … Read more
Google, through its News Initiative (GNI), hosted an Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop on Friday, aimed at equipping journalists with advanced technological skills to enhance storytelling and newsroom production. The workshop, held in Lagos, forms part of Google’s broader effort to support the media industry in adapting to the evolving landscape of AI-driven journalism. Speaking at … Read more
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommu nications and mobile money services with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has pledged to support digital and technology skills training for 25,000 youth, drawn from 80 local government areas in Nigeria. The support will be delivered under the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) programme, a Presidential … Read more
The Nigerian Communi cations Commission (NCC) has sought the support and collaboration of the Lagos State Government in protecting telecoms infrastructure in the state. The Commission made this known during a courtesy visit led by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Aminu Maida, at the Lagos House, Ikeja to the Lagos State Governor, … Read more
BUA Cement Plc has reported profit before tax of N99.630 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, representing a 48.20 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase from 2023. According to the annual report and financial statements reviewed, the company’s full-year revenue surged by 90.54 per cent YoY to N876.470 billion, driven by strong domestic … Read more
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group or the Company) has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024, delivering a record-breaking profit before tax (PBT) of N13.6 billion, marking an impressive 157.3 per cent year-on-year growth. This strong performance was driven by robust revenue expansion, strategic cost optimisation, and increased market … Read more