News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Government funds Corps members’ ventures The Federal Government plans to empower at least 5,000 corps members with N10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures upon passing out of the National Youth Service Corps scheme. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, announced this on Monday in Abuja during the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Olufowose takes over from Hassan-Odukale as First Bank Chairman FBN Holdings Plc has announced the departure of Mr Tunde Hassan-Odukale as Chairman of its subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., following the completion of his tenure. The Board of First Bank has appointed Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, a Non-Executive Director, as the new […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia to head Student Loan Fund President Bola Tinubu has named esteemed banker and entrepreneur, Jim Ovia, as the Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Ovia’s appointment was announced in a statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ released […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu signs student loan amendment bill into law President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Student Loan Appropriation into law, expressing gratitude to the National Assembly for their swift handling of the bill. In his remarks after signing the bill at the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Navy Appoints New Spokesperson The Nigerian Navy has announced the appointment of Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu as its new spokesperson, succeeding Rear Admiral Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan. This change in leadership comes as Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of the Naval Staff, appointed Adams-Aliu to assume the role of Director of Naval Information. In […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Breakthrough: US Surgeons successfully transplant pig kidney into patient In a groundbreaking medical feat, surgeons in Boston have achieved a remarkable milestone by transplanting a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into a 62-year-old man in need of a transplant, as reported by the New York Times. This revolutionary procedure holds […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Presidency delays launch of student loan scheme The Presidency has announced a delay in the launch of the student loan scheme, with a new date to be announced later. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed this after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, assuring […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Saudi Aramco’s 2023 profits fall by 24.7% Saudi Aramco announced a 24.7 percent decline in profits for 2023 compared to the previous year due to lower oil prices and production cuts. The oil giant reported a net income of 454.7 billion Saudi riyals ($121.25 billion) in 2023, down from 604.01 billion Saudi […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Smuggling trucks : Government intercepts 141 smuggling trucks; Drivers threaten strike amid attacks In a bid to tackle food inflation and the rising cost of living, the Federal Government revealed on Tuesday that it had intercepted 141 trucks attempting to smuggle grains and other staples out of Nigeria. The trucks were destined […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ogun launches initiative for free surgery to residents The Ogun State Government has initiated a program to provide free surgical procedures to residents in need, aiming to alleviate the economic challenges faced by many. The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Afolabi Dosunmu, announced this development during the […]
