The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged smuggling activities by personnel of the Nigerian Customs Service. The decision was made during a plenary session on Wednesday, following a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Representative Oluwaseun Whingan of Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State. Whingan’s motion cited a shocking report by Sahara Reporters, revealing the mass smuggling of over 2,000 cars carrying 6.5 million kilograms of rice…

The Chairman of the 11th Kwara Trade Fair Organising Committee, Mr Abu Salami, yesterday in Ilorin urged more focus on production and industrialisation via agriculture and livestock development. Salami told journalists that the sector had the potential to create jobs and wealth for youths and women while contributing to the state’s economic growth and prosperity. “We are thrilled to be marking a significant milestone in the history of our Trade…

Apple has started integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices in the latest update to the iOS, according to a statement by the iPhone maker on Wednesday, December 11. The move aims to enhance user experience and increase the sales of Apple’s latest iPhones during the peak holiday shopping season. The update introduces Artificial Intelligence-powered tools to Apple’s operating systems for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. The ChatGPT integration is available on the…

CAPE Economic Research & Consulting has projected that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate will reach 34.03 per cent in November 2024, ahead of the official release of November’s inflation data by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). It said headline inflation will rise to 34.03 per cent, food inflation will reach 40.13 per cent, and core inflation will hit 28.12 per cent in the month. In its latest publication, the firm…

Africa’s largest refinery, Dangote Refinery, shipped its first Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Cameroon in partnership with Neptune Oil. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 11, Dangote expressed that the achievement was made possible by the strategic alliance between the two companies, reinforcing their dedication to boosting Nigeria-Cameroon economic relations and addressing the growing energy demand in the region. Dangote delighted with PMS export to Cameroon The President of Dangote Group, Aliko…

In yet another landmark achievement ,Polaris Bank has emerged as the Sectoral Winner in the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Sector category at the 2024 NECA Annual Employers’ Excellence Awards. The bank received the sectoral recognition for its innovative HR practice at the NECA’s Excellence Awards, (the 4th edition) which held recently at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja. The recognition is particularly vital as it marks the first award the…

Amid the raging crisis over alleged land grabbing by the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Adminstration, Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT’s Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has refuted the claimOlayinka explained that some individuals in a video being circulated on social media have claimed that the FCTA has grabbed land belonging to a construction company. He said that the said land is located…

Two students of the Borno State University, Maiduguri,were yesterday feared dead as the school’s Staff bus and a truck collided on Njimtilo Road in the state capital.Also,no fewer than 20 other students were seriously injured in the accident .According to the Borno State Police Command, a truck collided with the university’s bus, causing significant damage and loss of lives.The Borno State Police Command spokesperson, Nahum Kenneth, confirmed the accident, stating…

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed on Thursday that Kingsley Ekeanyanwu, the Managing Director of Divine Kings Pharmaceutical Limited, is currently in police custody in connection with the suspected substandard Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Adeyeye confirmed that NAFDAC is actively investigating the suspected substandard batch of Deekins Amoxycillin, which was…

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola also known as ‘Yayi’ has come under intense criticism for awarding multi-million naira projects in Yoruba territory to an Igbo contractor. The decision has sparked outrage and disappointment among many Yoruba people, who feel that the senator should have prioritized local contractors and supported the regional economy. Many Yoruba groups has expressed their discontent and frustration, stating that there are many qualified Yoruba contractors who could…

The Federal Ministry of Health is partnering the United States (US) to halt the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among citizens, particularly in mothers and children. The planned partnership was sealed yesterday after a meeting in Abuja, The joint meeting highlighted the steps to eradicate HIV/AIDS targeting 2030 and achieve sustainable Nigeria healthcare service delivery. The outcome of the meeting focuses on sustainability and…

A Kano State High Court has scheduled February 13, 2025, to hear all pending preliminary objections in the high-profile case involving alleged bribery and misappropriation of funds levelled against the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven other defendants. The case, filed by the Kano State government, includes an eight-count charge accusing Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and others of bribery, misappropriation, and the…