Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink, produced by Rite Foods Limited, celebrates Chima Udoye from Anambra State as the Nigerian Idol Season 9 champion! Chima won after a nail-biting finale against talented finalists Lammy and Chioma on July 14th, 2024. Bigi’s involvement in Nigerian Idol Season 9 went beyond being a sponsor. From the very beginning, Bigi brought refreshing excitement to the ... Read More »
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First Lady Tinubu: Public-Private Partnership Needed for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, senator Oluremi Tinubu has said realizing the Nations goal of Universal Health Coverage needs the efforts and partnership of the Private Sector and the full activation of Health Insurance. She stated this while commissioning the Diamed Health Center, in Lekki Lagos State. Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that such state-of-the-art facility resonates ... Read More »
Lagos announces 90-day traffic diversion at Odo Iya Alaro Bridge for repairs
Due to the deplorable state of the asphalt pavement and expansion joints on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, the Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at the bridge from Monday 22nd July, 2024 to carry out emergency repairs. The repairs will be carried out in two phases for a duration of 90 days. The first phase ... Read More »
Governor Abiodun Pledges Collaboration with FUNAAB to Champion Food Security
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Thursday said southern states have decided to promote inter-state and inter-region trade to foster food security and sufficiency. The governor also disclosed that Ogun State has decided to establish Farmers’ Markets across the state to ensure food security. He spoke when he received in audience the newly constituted Governing Council of the Federal ... Read More »
Ogun State Approves Construction of Five New Roads
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved the construction of five additional roads across the State. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, dropped the hint on Thursday during a press conference while giving an update on ongoing road constructions in the State. The five additional roads are Alagbole-Ajuwon, Akute-Ajuwon, Toyin- Gowahercules road, Oke-Aro, all in Ifo Local Government ... Read More »
Ondo Releases 57 Awaiting-Trial Inmates, Including 81-Year-Old Man
Last week, the Honourable Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo SAN, joined the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Hon Justice Ayedun Odusola as well as other stakeholders in the administration of Justice to visit the Correctional Centers across the State where a total number of 57 inmates were released. During the visits, 15 inmates ... Read More »
UAE COMMITS TO DEEPEN DIASPORA RELATIONS WITH NIGERIA
ABUJA, JULY 17, 2024 Following the removal of the visa ban by the United Arab Emirates (UAE)on Nigeria, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has visited Ambassador Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, to further strengthen areas of partnership and collaboration mutually beneficial to Nigeria and the UAE. Dabiri-Erewa stated that NiDCOM intends to engage and ... Read More »
Dangote commends NUPRC for publishing Domestic Crude Supply Obligation Guidelines
…Says local price will continue to increase because Trading arms offer cargoes at $2-$4 per barrel, above NUPRC official price …Insists IOCs are frustrating its crude supply demands The Management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) have commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its various interventions in the oil company’s crude supply requests from International Oil Companies (IOCs), ... Read More »
Celebrating Chima Udoye’s Victory in Nigerian Idol Season 9 Powered by Bigi!
The wait is over! Chima Udoye has been crowned the Nigerian Idol Season 9 winner, fuelled by the refreshing Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks from Rite Foods Limited. Chima takes home a life-changing prize package, including a whopping ₦30,000,000 (Thirty Million Naira), a brand-new SUV, a recording contract with a music video, and a DSTV Explora with a one-year premium subscription ... Read More »
INEC Launches Intensive Training for State Training Officers in Benin
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organized a capacity-building programme for its State Training Officers (STOs) and other Headquarters trainers. The goal of this initiative is to enhance the training and facilitation skills of its trainers for effective and robust preparation for election duty personnel. In furtherance of the above, The Electoral Institute (TEI), with technical support from the ... Read More »