Dangote Industries has denied reports that it has increased cement price to over N4,000, insisting that the ex-factory price of cement at their factories in Obajana, Kogi State, and Gboko, Benue State, is N2,450. According to its Group Executive Director, Strategy, Capital Projects and Portfolio Development, Edwin Devakumar, who also denied reports that Dangote cement is sold at a lower ... Read More »

The General Overseer of Resurrection Praise Ministry, Archbishop Samson Benjamin protested against the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Lagos. Benjamin, popularly known as Jehovah Sharp Sharp, carried a coffin as he marched through the streets of Festac. The Bishop claimed God asked him to do so because He wasn’t happy with the government and the state of ... Read More »

  Thirty-two refinery project licences issued to private investors in the country have become invalid in the past three years, according to the Department of Petroleum Resources. The DPR said on Monday that the number of valid refinery project licences stood at 23 as of March 2021, down from 44 in April 2018. An analysis of the agency’s new list ... Read More »

Farmers in Ogun state have said that they are eagerly awaiting the commencement of operations of the Dangote Fertiliser plant which is expected to roll out its first bag anytime from now. The farmers made this known during an interaction with the Dangote Fertiliser team at the on-going 10th Gateway International Trade Fair holding in Abeokuta. Secretary of All Farmers ... Read More »

Benjamz, one of the Nigerian producers, who worked on Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated album, ‘African Giant,’ has received a certificate of recognition from The Recording Academy. Benjamz shared the good news with millions of his fans on his Instagram. His certificate of recognition was for his effort on the album, which was nominated for ‘Best World Music Album’ at the 62nd ... Read More »

Resident doctors have suspended their nationwide strike after 10 days. Their president, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi,  said, “We suspended the strike about one hour ago. We are responsible to Nigerians, the government has acceded to some demands.” According to him, the strike was suspended after meetings with various stakeholders in the health sector. The doctors commenced “a total and indefinite strike” ... Read More »

The Federal Government had to print additional N50-60bn to augment March allocation to States, Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has disclosed. The development, he said, is a clear indication Nigeria is in huge financial trouble. Speaking at the Edo transition committee stakeholders engagement, Obaseki said the nation’s economy is no longer what it used to be. “When we got FAAC for ... Read More »

The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has sent congratulatory message to the newly appointed acting Inspector general of police, Usman Baba Alkali. The man of God, who just returned to Nigeria from his prayer mountain explained that the appointment of the new IGP is divine because he was chosen out of so many better options. Primate ... Read More »

Leeds played the whole second half with 10 men as they secured an outstanding win in stoppage time to slow Manchester City’s charge to the Premier League title. Stuart Dallas put Leeds ahead against the runaway leaders in the first half with a shot that went in off the post. Skipper Liam Cooper was then sent off for a challenge ... Read More »

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative and digital-driven financial institution has reassurance its esteemed customers and shareholders that it remains standing on strong financial fundamentals and reliable performance metrics, riding on the back of seasoned and astute leadership. The bank gave this reassurance, through its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ademola Adebise, while reacting to a recent publication in the media purportedly ... Read More »