Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his net worth climb to $30.2 billion, according to the latest data tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The figure reflects an increase of $2.25 billion year-to-date (8%), supported by gains in his cement, oil, and fertilizer businesses. The Bloomberg data also shows that Dangote’s wealth rose by…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved a Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for every civil servant in the state for the 2025 festive season. The governor made the announcement on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor. “Governor…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has shed light on her decision to remain unmarried, even as societal expectations weigh heavily on her. In a conversation with colleague Emmanuel Ehumadu, popularly known as Labista, the actress shared her views on love, relationships, and marriage. Akintola, who is known for her versatile on-screen performance, revealed that the…
The execution of Nigeria’s N54.99 trillion budget suffered a major setback as the crude price dropped to $66 per barrel from $70 per barrel, indicating a 5.7 percent decrease, yesterday. This was even as Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate and foreign exchange, stood at 1.8 million barrels per day and more than N1,500 per dollar,…
Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency I at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief (Mrs.) Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, heartily rejoices with the illustrious Olubadan–Designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on the joyous occasion of his Royal Birthday. Hon. Comforter describes His Royal Majesty as a beacon of wisdom, a pillar of unity, and a symbol…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that some protesters in Jos, the Plateau State capital, organised a church service on Sunday as part of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, which began on Thursday. The ongoing church service is being held at the Old Airport Roundabout, with a large crowd of protesters in attendance, including Christian and Muslim leaders as well…
Unapologetically, BAO is a master strategist in a game of politics, I stand not to be corrected. One things that amaze me about this young intelligent politician is the way he do things, I don’t want to take it too long, people who get chance to engage you, they will have sense to relate with…
Nine passengers have reportedly been killed after an improvised explosive device planted at a local bus stop detonated in Mairari village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident, which occurred around 11 am on Saturday, left many others injured at the scene. Confirming the incident to PUNCH Online on…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed a new government policy that would permit Nigerians who are keeping dollars outside the banking system to bring those funds into the financial system. Edun, said such individuals have a nine-month grace period to comply with the directive without attracting legal liability…
The price war in the downstream oil sector continued on Thursday as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery quietly implemented a price reduction at its loading gantry, reducing the loading cost of its petrol from N825 per litre to N815 per litre. It was gathered that the new pricing structure introduced on Thursday was met with enthusiasm…