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The Federal Government has launched an initiative to convert 50 vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas in Zaria, Kaduna State, as part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas initiative.The move has been touted as a game-changer for Nigeria’s transportation sector, with promises of reduced fuel costs and increased efficiency.The team Lead for the CNG conversion initiative at the National Institute for Transport Technology Centre, Dauda Suleiman, said the P-CNG iis providing free conversion kits and installation for commercial drivers with the first 50 vehicles.Suleiman made this known on Saturday during the pre-conversion tests for 50 vehicles belonging to commercial transport union…

A staff member of a real estate company in Anambra State, Olieh Somtochukwu, has become the first winner of the sum of N1 million naira in the Glo Jolly Win promo. The promo is organized in conjunction with NCC-licensed Nitroswitch, an aggregator company, and Tetragrammaton, a value-added service provider.Somtochukwu played with just N100 in August and became an instant millionaire in the promo draw held in line with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) procedure. He was presented with the prize at a brief ceremony held in Lagos on Wednesday.A highly elated Somtochukwu, who travelled to Lagos all the way…

Two Kwara State civil servants, Adeyemo Olarewaju and Tajudeen Alao were on Wednesday docked over allegations of fraud.The duo who are members of staff of the Kwara State Printing and Publishing Corporation, publishers of The Herald titles appeared before Hon Sunday Adeniyi of the Upper Area Court in Ilorin over allegations of fraud in excess of fourteen million naira.According to the details of a direct complaint from the Corporation’s New Hope Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, the duo are the immediate past Chairman and Secretary of the cooperative society respectively.The Criminal summons against the duo disclosed that they could not account…

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From right: Mr. Kayode Lawal, Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, receiving on behalf of the bank, Premium Membership Certificate into Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) from Mr. Kayode Falowo, NBCC’s Ex-President/Chairman, Greenwich Merchant Bank in Lagos recently. Polaris Bank has been inducted a premium member of the prestigious Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), marking another milestone in the Bank’s journey towards enhancing profitable trade between businesses in Nigeria and promoting global commercial partnerships with businesses in United Kingdom. The induction ceremony which took place recently in Lagos with few other enterprises has swelled current membership of the Chamber representing a…

The Kwara Agenda for Asiwaju, KWAGA, a socio-political  group based in Kwara State has commended the Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s led National Working Committee, NWC of the All Progressive Congress, APC for initiating and unveiling a Think Tank organization for the party.The group in a statement issued on Thursday in Ilorin, the Kwara State  capital by its Convener, Mallam Yinka Yusuf  particularly hails the composition of the pioneer management for The Progressive Institute, TPI, describing the management team as a round peg in a round hole.”We are happy that we have an intellectual resource center in our party. We are…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, revealed plans by his administration to introduce a price control mechanism in the state.Abiodun also announced the suspension of all forms of market levies, stating that only development and environmental levies would be permitted, as they are intended for the development of markets in the state.The governor disclosed this during a meeting with market leaders, led by the Iyaloja General, Mrs Yemisi Abass, at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.As part of efforts to curb the rise in food prices, Abiodun stated that the state government would soon launch the operation of its Bulk…

For MultiChoice, Africa’s most-loved storyteller, an intentional strategy to educate and inform while also entertaining can have a real impact on a continent where literacy is key to improving people’s lives. The world celebrated International Literacy Day (ILD) on 8 September, a day highlighting the value of literacy and the critical importance of accessing knowledge in a way that feels comfortable. This focus is especially relevant in Africa, where understanding the mother tongue, reading, and education are crucial for empowering young people with the knowledge needed to improve their future prospects. This is why the African media and entertainment group,…

Wunmi, the widow of the late Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has penned an emotional tribute honouring their time together, stating that the singer’s passing has brought her unbearable pain.The rapper and songwriter died under mysterious circumstances on 12th September 2023. A Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, established by the Lagos State Government, is working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.Key witnesses summoned by the court include Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley; Samson Eletu, alias Sam Larry; Mohbad’s sister-in-law, Karimot Ogunbayo; Mohbad’s lawyer, Oluwasanmi Falade; the nurse who allegedly treated the deceased singer during this period,…

Arteta called for calm last month regarding his contract situation, insisting his focus had been on the transfer window.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract at the Premier League club, ending uncertainty over his future, according to widespread reports on Thursday.The 42-year-old has been in charge of the Gunners since 2019 and has led them to successive second-place league finishes but had entered the final 12 months of his deal.Arteta called for calm last month regarding his contract situation, insisting his focus had been on the transfer window.His new deal comes on the eve of Arsenal’s Premier…