PZ Cussons Nigeria has announced the appointment of Richard Walker as a Director on the Board of the Company, effective from February 13, 2025.The announcement was made in a statement signed by the company secretary, ALSEC Nominees Limited, and noted that the new appointment is subject to ratification at the next Annual General Meeting.“This is to notify our esteemed shareholders, the investing public, and the Nigerian Exchange Limited that the Board of Directors of PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC (‘the Company’) approved the appointment of Mr. Richard Walker as a Director on the Board of the Company with effect from February…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has commenced the construction of the Sustainable & Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) in Kano State.The ground-breaking ceremony, held on Friday at the Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Campus, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s push for technological advancement and innovation-driven economic growth.The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, while speaking during the ground-breaking said the institute will be situated on a 30-hectare land donated by BUK.According to him, the facility will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure, including innovation hubs…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the long-awaited conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university.Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa confirmed the development on Friday while addressing the institution’s management during a visit.“I discussed this with President Tinubu, and he approved it without hesitation. I am now awaiting the official memo and necessary protocols,” he stated.The minister highlighted that Yabatech, with over 200 staff members holding doctorate degrees, was well-positioned to attain university status.“This institution is a legacy. With over 200 staff members holding doctorate degrees, it is more than ready to attain university status,” he added.Government backing Alausa…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has described recent bribery and “scapegoat” allegations by Tigran Gambaryan, an American executive of Binance, as “outrageous allegations, misinformation, and defamatory statements” lacking in credibility.The rebuttal was disclosed in a statement by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, on February 14, 2025.His reaction followed Gambaryan’s remarks about four Nigerian lawmakers who allegedly demanded a $150 million bribe from the cryptocurrency exchange platform.Gambaryan also accused some Nigerian security officials of allegedly making monetary demands on Binance.Gambaryan’s Claims Posting via his X account on Friday, Gambaryan stated that he visited Nigeria to meet with lawmakers and…
Philip Agbese, one of the Nigerian House of Representatives members alleged to have demanded a $150 million bribe from Tigran Gambaryan, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Binance executive to provide evidence of such or face legal action.In a post published on X on Friday, Gambaryan recounted his experiences in the hands of some Nigerian lawmakers.Gambaryan claimed three lawmakers, including Peter Akpanke, Ginger Onwusibe, and Agbese demanded a $150 million bribe in cryptocurrency payment into their personal wallets.However, Agbese, who is the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives in a statement issued on Friday, said he was not…
Over 70% of rural households in Nigeria still rely on firewood as their primary cooking fuel, exposing women and children to severe health hazards.This is according to Pius Oko, Country Project Lead, the Africa Coalition for Sustainable Energy & Access (ACSEA), while speaking at the National Consultative Dialogue on Nigeria’s Energy Transition and Renewable Energy Commitments on Friday.The ACSEA is an alliance of CSOs, private sector, academia, and research institutions advocating for renewable energy and energy access in Africa.This heavy dependence on biomass contributes to respiratory diseases, deforestation, and environmental degradation, posing a significant challenge to Nigeria’s clean energy transition.“Over…
The Federal Government has announced plans to audit its housing assets and enhance ground rent collection by establishing Task Teams in each state to improve oversight and accountability.The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, announced the initiative during a meeting with Federal Controllers of Housing in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of proper asset management.The ministry disclosed this in a statement on its website on Friday, outlining the objectives of the initiative.According to the statement, the teams—comprising state housing controllers, Federal Housing Authority representatives, and the Surveyor-General of the Federation as chairman—will oversee…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External conducted from November 14 to December 14, 2024NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, revealed that 62,929 candidates (75.62%) obtained credit and above in English Language, while 77,988 candidates (93.93%) obtained credit and above in Mathematics.A total of 29 subjects were examined, with 83,220 candidates sitting for English Language and 83,024 candidates sitting for Mathematics.Furthermore, 70,711 candidates (83.39%) obtained five credits and above, irrespective of English Language and Mathematics with 6,160 candidates booked for various forms of malpractice.How to check…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned the public against fraudulent recruitment advertisements, stating that no recruitment exercise is currently ongoing.The disclosure was contained in a statement released on Friday and signed by ACI AS Akinlabi, the Service Public Relations Officer at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja.According to the statement, the attention of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, ppc, mmis, fsmn, has been drawn to the alarming increase in fake recruitment activities being perpetrated by fraudsters.“The attention of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service KN Nandap, PPC, mmis, fsmn, has been drawn to…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, recording an overall pass rate of 67.35% from a total of 86,067 candidates registered for the examination.NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, revealed that 57,114 candidates obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The examination was conducted from November 14 to December 14, 2024.“The release of the results was the culmination of the processes involved in the conduct of a successful examination, consisting of pre-examination, examination, and post-examination stages,” Wushishi stated Breakdown of resultA total of 29…