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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Sunday, said the 2023 Man of the Year Award by the Silverbird Group is a testimony to the efforts of his administration to reposition the State for more economic prosperity. Receiving the Award held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Governor Abiodun reiterated his commitment and dedication to the socio-economic development of the Gateway State. He said that apart from engendering good governance, his administration places a premium on a friendly environment and security for businesses to thrive, saying this has led to the influx of industries to the state.…

At Adron Homes and Properties, we are proud to say that success is not just a word but a process that leads to results. We strongly believe that there are no shortcuts to success, and that’s why we put in various efforts in the process leading to our success story becoming a glory for everyone to see. For over a decade, Adron Homes has consistently been on top of its game as the leading real estate company whose story resonates with everyone. Our success story is a testimony to our reliability, accountability, truthfulness, resilience, doggedness, and result-oriented approach. These are…

Popular Kwara-based broadcaster, Dare Akogun, and 14 other journalists from different countries have been selected to cover the 10th inspiring dialogue on the Global Energiewende, the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2024 in Germany. Akogun who is a Senior News Editor and Head Digital Media Unit at Sobi FM Ilorin is also a climate change advocate and a media trainer. According to the list of fellows published on the organisers website and social media from late February Akogun is the only Nigerian selected to attend, and report on the BETD 24 in person. He will be joined by 14 others while numerous fellows will cover…

GOtv is by no means Nigeria’s first digital terrestrial television (DTT) operator but the company has steadily grown to become one of the biggest players in the DDT sector. Making its debut in 2011, GOtv showed up just in time, when Nigeria started the campaign of migration from the analogue to digital broadcasting platform which had become a major requirement around the globe, following the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) agreement of 2006 which Nigeria was a signatory. Here are some interesting facts about GOtv’s broadcast infrastructure. GOtv Nigeria is the first DTT operator to support of National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC)…

Have you ever been fascinated by the dynamics of an inter-racial marriage between African and white couples, or held captive by a riveting drama series that slowly unravels a murder case, or been wrapped up in a romantic drama comedy that explores the midlife crisis of long-term friends? Here’s a curated selection of five shows that promises to keep you entertained and engaged, wherever you are, all On the GO with the GOtv Stream app. Nwunye Bekee Nwunye Bekee dives deep into the thrill and challenges of interracial marriages between Igbo men and their white brides. This reality show promises…

Customers of MoneyMaster Payment Services Bank have lauded the mobile banking app of the bank for its speed, reliability and other great features. The mobile banking app enables MMPSB customers to manage multiple accounts. Wallets, savings, and current accounts can all be managed from the mobile banking app. Customers can also upgrade the KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements in order to enjoy higher transaction limits and open additional accounts via the app. It is also an invaluable tool for all existing and potential mobile wallet, savings, and current account holders of MoneyMaster PSB. User experience has been quite encouraging going…

From Left: Zaheer Abioye, a Rite Sausage Consumer; with Adebola Adeyinka, AssistantMarketing Manager, Rite Foods Limited; Chukwu Ifeyinwa Esther, a Sosa Fruit Drink Consumer; and Olawale Odenusi, Digital Lead, Rite Foods Limited; at the Sosa Fruit Drink and Rite Sausage movie hangout for 60 consumers at the Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Sixty lucky fans of premium Sosa Fruit Drink and delicious Rite Sausages, owned by Rite Foods Limited, were treated to an exhilarating movie experience on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. These consumers, selected from an online Valentine’s Day engagement, enjoyed the romantic comedy “All’s Fair in…

Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, is dead. Aluko-Olaseni died after an eight-year battle with cancer. The Nigerian Football Federation announced this in a post via its X account, @thenff late Saturday night. It read, “We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year battle with cancer. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. “May her gentle soul rest in peace.” During Aluko-Olaseni’s stint as a goalkeeper for the Super Falcons, she showcased remarkable skills. Additionally, she contributed her talents to teams such as Rivers Angels and Sunshine Queens. Aluko-Olaseni’s cancer…

Higher education in Nigeria, quite frankly, is facing immense challenges including but not limited to poor infrastructure, unrealistic academic calendars resulting in extra years against stipulated durations, lack of teaching equipment, social menace, poor funding, amongst others. Interestingly, Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB) is quite unique from other federal universities in the sense that since inception, there has not been any issue of strike, cultism, protest, or anti-social conduct.Rather, the university is reputed for its excellent condition of learning environment. This was aptly covered by the Governor of Borno State, H.E Professor Babagana Umara Zulum through his deputy during the…

… Incurs N172 Billion in forex losses Dangote Sugar Ends 2023 with N108.9 billion loss, incurs N172 billion in forex losses Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has reported a loss before tax of N108.92 billion compared to a pre-tax profit of N82.3 billion a year earlier. The company attributes these losses primarily to the substantial devaluation of the naira which has mostly eroded the operating profits of most manufacturing companies in the country. According to the notes accompanying the company’s recently released 2023 annual report and financial statements, Dangote Sugar incurred foreign exchange losses totalling N172.198 billion. This wiped out its…