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The Arewa Leadership Foundation has advised Governor Abba Yusuf to redirect his attention to addressing the pressing needs of Kano State and its citizens rather than engage in personal vendetta. In a statement signed by Dr. Isa Abubakar, the group cautioned the Governor to stop seeing Alhaji Umar Ganduje and Emir Ado Bayero as his problems in delivering the dividends of democracy to Kano people. Abubakar said as a Governor, his primary responsibility is to serve the people of Kano State, not to engage in political squabbles. According to him, recent assessments by local and international organisations have raised concerns…
In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos sits down with founder, chairman, and CEO of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote to see how the Dangote Oil Refinery is revolutionising Nigeria’s oil industry, bridging gaps in energy production, and spearheading the country’s transition to self-sufficiency. Before the Dangote Refinery opened in 2023, Nigeria was forced to export oil to Europe to be refined and then re-import it back to the African continent. During the height of construction, the project was among Africa’s largest building sites. Devakumar Edwin, Vice President, Oil and Gas speaks about the construction, “At…
Investors in Fidelity Bank Plc have earned more than 507 per cent in capital gains over the past five years, ranking above all other major return benchmarks at the Nigerian stock market and the entire banking sector. Trading reports at the Nigerian stock market for the five-year period between May 31, 2019 and May 31, 2024 showed that Fidelity Bank outperformed all key indices at the stock market. Fidelity Banks share price rose by 507.14 per cent over the period, representing average annual capital gain of 101.43 per cent. These returns underscore Fidelity Banks immense value as a stock for…
Jonathan Ogbonna, also known as DeJon, is born into the family of four children; an elder brother and sister, and two younger sisters. A graduate of Geology from the University of Ibadan. Jonathan is a Christian with a passion for music and married to the most amazing woman in the universe. He is also blessed with a daughter. In this chat with SHABA GBENGA, the Publisher of Omonaijablog.com.ng, DeJon, an alternative singer spoke about his life, his career and music. He also revealed what he can’t do to ‘blow’. He revealed much more, so much more. Tell us about your…
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…N90,000,000 Cash Prize disbursed over the Season
FBN Holdings Plc declared N238.53 billion profit before tax (PBT) in its unaudited first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2024 results, which was about 325.2percent growth from the N56.1 billion reported in Q1 ended March 31, 2023. The Q1 2024 results was a reflection of 2023 impressive performance as one of the oldest banks in Nigeria sustained its fundamentals amid domestic and foreign challenges. From its Q1 2024 profit & loss figures, the Group declared N208.1 billion profit, which was about 315.8 per cent compared with the N50.1 billion reported in Q1 2023. The group announced N730.3 billion gross earnings in…
On this week’s Globacom-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN, two Nigerian fashion icons, Dumebi Andrea Iyamah (brand name Andrea Iyamah) and Ruth Erikan James (brand name Veeke James), will feature as guests.Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Andrea Iyamah is a fashion designer who is Canadian-Nigerian. Her fashion label, “Andrea Iyamah”, specializes in bridal, swimsuit, and ready-to-wear lines. She founded the company and serves as its CEO. Celebrities, including Michelle Obama, Kate Hudson, Gabrielle Union, Ciara, Issa Rae, and Genevieve Nnaji, have all donned her designs. Iyamah, who was born on March 18, 1993, left her professional studies early at…
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Dee Pride Land Circle of Life Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable members of society, celebrated a special occasion on its founder’s birthday by bringing joy and relief to 100 widows and aged individuals. The event was held at Rhema Christian Church and towers , Sango Ota, Ogun State . Engr Ekundayo Kolawole Oduntan, the founder of the foundation, marked his 54th birthday by organizing a charitable event to provide food items, money and other essential supplies to those in need. This act of generosity was particularly significant to Ekundayo, who shared that he had never celebrated his…