Nigeria makes World Bank’s list of top-20 “improvers in doing business”
The World Bank Ease of Doing Business team has announced Nigeria as one of the top-20 improvers in doing business out of 190 countries. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President,…
Court orders final forfeiture of assets linked to Oyo-Ita
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday ordered the permanent forfeiture of some assets linked to Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita. Although details of…
Abandoned by father in hospital, Baby Chikamso finds love, hope
For Baby Chikamso, hope has finally come as she and her mother, Ruth, had been bailed from their unwanted tenancy in the hospital. She was born on June 12, at…
Petroleum Ministry seeks out of court settlement in Aiteo, host communities face-off
A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa had on June 24 declined an application to halt the renewal of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 pending, the determination of a suit…
Unprecedented price slash as Konga Freedom Deals record huge success
Uncommon price slash has continued to highlight Konga Freedom Deals, an annual promo to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence which has recorded unprecedented patronage since it went live on Konga Online and…
Woman seeks divorce, tells court “my husband calls me barren”
A 40-year-old businesswoman, Temidayo Amosa, on Friday dragged husband, Omotosho, before an Igando Customary Court, for allegedly calling her a barren woman. Amosa told the court that she has been…
A no-deal Brexit may have ‘gravest of consequences’ for health – MP
Britain’s looming exit from the EU carries real risks that medicines and healthcare supplies will be delayed, the UK’s public spending watchdog said on Friday, and an influential lawmaker said…
Roma fan banned for life after racist abuse of Jesus
Roma have handed a lifetime ban to a supporter who racially abused Brazilian defender Juan Jesus on social media. The Serie A side tweeted an image of the messages –…
Pope urges Silicon Valley to ensure technological advances do not lead to new “barbarism”
Pope Francis urged Silicon Valley giants on Friday to make sure technological advances such as artificial intelligence do not lead to a new “form of barbarism” where the law of…
TUC urges FG to urgently conclude discussion on new minimum wage
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently conclude discussion on the new minimum wage and commence implementation across board. The TUC Chairman, Lagos…