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As more companies move to delist from the capital market, stakeholders have called for improved protection for shareholders in order to boost investor confidence in the market. Oluwakemi Abimbola reports As the Nigerian Exchange Limited regains its upward movement after the sharp dip following the general elections, investors have another challenge to deal with; companies

In this interview with LARA ADEJORO, the National Vice Chairman of the Joint Health Sector Unions and National President of the Nigerian Union of Allied Healthcare Professionals, Dr Obinna Ogbonna, speaks about the indefinite strike embarked on by members of the unions and other related issues Why did you embark on an indefinite strike after

The Kogi State Government has launched an investigation into the causes of the death of five of its citizens whose car plunged into a canal in the state on Friday. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, made this known in a statement issued in Lokoja on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to stamp out criminality from the state, promising to support and motivate security agencies to achieve the goal. Fubara stated this in his address after being sworn in as the Governor of Rivers State, along with his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port

Napoli are reportedly set to offer Victor Osimhen a new contract as they look to keep the striker despite strong interest in him from elsewhere. Manchester United and Chelsea are amongst the clubs that are tracking Osimhen, who is the top scorer in Serie A this season with 25 goals. According to Calciomercato, Napoli owner

The new Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, pledged to build on the legacy of his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, adding that he will also give special attention to Warri, the commercial hub of Delta, to advance the economy of the state. In his inaugural speech after he being sworn in at the Stephen

Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho hopes to be back in the English Premier League soon after Leicester City were relegated to the Championship on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. With Southampton already relegated and Leeds United not having their fate in their own hands, the other team looking likely to be relegated were Leicester and Everton.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari made a historical broadcast on Sunday. It was his farewell address as he was about to hand over to the new helmsman, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Beyond appreciating the political importance of the broadcast, we shall learn a few linguistic lessons from it today. Particularly, its text affords us the opportunity to

Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two men for allegedly stabbing a 13-year-old boy to death over rubber slippers ownership. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday. Hundeyin said the incident happened on Sunday around 6pm at Iganmu under the Bridge. He

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked the prospective Lagos State pilgrims preparing for the 2023 holy pilgrimage to offer prayers for the well-being of the country when they get to Saudi Arabia. Sanwo-Olu made the call in his keynote address at a one-day seminar organised by the State Muslim Pilgrims Board, held

As the world moves rapidly with the emerging trends in technology, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has stressed the need for the deployment of technology to solve the wide unemployment gap in the country. Speaking at the 5th A.M. Agoro Entrepreneurship Lecture Series (AMAELS) titled “Leveraging technology for business success and

Nigerian-born scholar at Westcliff University College of Business, California, United States, Dr Malik Abdullahi, speaks to DEBORAH DAN-AWOH on how Nigeria can maximise blockchain technology and stamp duty for economic growth Recently there were concerns about the accuracy of stamp duties in the country. What are your thoughts about this? The allegations could be true.

Two technological companies, Dreamworks Integrated Systems Limited, and Imose Technologies Limited, based in Lagos, Nigeria, partnered on Saturday to celebrate children as part of their corporate social responsibilities for the community. The tech companies hosted a Children’s Day party, which was held at Adeniyi Jones Primary School, Ikeja, Lagos State. The event, which also specially

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, on Monday, kick-started his second term in office, declaring his resolve to reopen more displaced communities to accelerate the rebooting of the economy of the insurgency-ravaged state. He added that he plans “setting up 27 microfinance banks to ensure financial inclusion of our people, setting up 27 ICT centres

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos, has said there is a need to de-emphasise theoretical education and make practice-focused, technology, technical, and vocational education a priority. Speaking at a media briefing titled, “On the occasion of take-off of his second term in office starting from 26th May 2003 to 26th May 2027,’ the

The new Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, on Monday ordered the placement of ‘Post No Debit’ on all bank accounts of the state, shortly after taking his oath of office. The governor, who inherited N187bn debt from his predecessor, Samuel Ortom, declared that the state accounts would remain frozen “until all signatories are

A former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Roland Iyayi, says the aircraft recently unveiled as Nigeria Air’s belongs to Ethiopian Airlines in this interview with FUNMI FABUNMI. He also criticises the Federal Government for launching the national carrier despite a court’s stay order The former minister of aviation last Friday welcomed an

Stakeholders have eulogised the outgone Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami for the positive revolution he championed in the last four years. According to them, the digital sector contributed to the growth of the Gross Domestic Product of the Nigerian economy. A statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Director (Press and

The immediate-past governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, concluded his eight years in office on Monday, declaring that he felt fulfilled and bears no grudges against anyone. “All things considered, I leave office a fulfilled man. “The son of a teacher and a nurse who rose to become Governor of Abia State and who did

In this two-part report, SOLOMON ODENIYI writes on the ordeals of some communities in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna. He finds out that the communities are without telecommunication coverage and bandits have capitalised on this to unleash mayhem on the residents at will Residents await installation of mast During this reporter’s visit, it

Men of the Lagos State Police Command are currently working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman and her two daughters in a shop around PPL, Ijagun Okokomaiko area of the state. The deceased, whose identities could not be immediately ascertained, were said to have locked themselves inside the shop for two

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc has attributed the power outage currently being experienced in parts of the South-East to a rainstorm that occurred on Sunday which damaged some of its facilities. A statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh, on Monday, said the situation resulted in faults occasioned by fallen trees and

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, took the oath office for his second term with a vow to remain a responsible and responsive leader for the people of the state. The modest yet colourful inauguration began at about 8.10am and lasted just 45 minutes, with the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara,

The Zacchaeus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries has said poetry competitions will boost creativity and discipline in higher institution students. Speaking at a press conference to herald the grand finale of ZODML  poetry challenge, titled, ‘Motherhood,’  chairman, ZODML, Ifeoma Esiri,  said that the students who joined the challenge would be exposed to good literature. She added

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, took oath of office for second term, calling for support of the people to deliver on his electoral promises. At the swearing-in, which took place at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, the governor pledged to put aside his self-interest and serve the state to the best of