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TAJBank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest lender, has signed the completion agreement for the N20 billion second tranche of its N100 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond programme. The Founder/Managing Director, of TAJBank, Mr Hamid Joda, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja Joda said that the latest investment initiative sealed on Tuesday, was coming after about two years of the issuance of the first-ever N10 billion Sukuk bond on the Nigerian Exchange in 2023,. According to him, it presents another opportunity for individuals and corporate investors to stake their funds in an ethical instrument with a competitive 20.5 per cent per annum return. “Specifically, the new Mudarabah Sukuk bond of TAJBank has secured all necessary regulatory approvals. “It is designed to o...

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has called on the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Government to immediately put an end to the escalating insecurity and violent crimes that resulted in the recent murder of a promising young industrialist. It warned the Inuwa Yahaya led Government that the escalating insecurity, violent crimes, and total failure to protect the lives and property of the citizens have reached alarming levels, demanding serious reflection, immediate action, and moral accountability. In a release signed by the party's Publicity Secretary, Abdulkadir Ahmad Dukku, and shared to Journalists, the PDP recounted that recent months in Gombe have seen an unprecedented surge in heinous crimes relentless phone snatching, motorcycle thefts, brutal house inva...

By Undie arnd Marian . In order to stem the tide of certificate racketeering and reposition the nations tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has mandated it's joint Committees on Education to probe the lot in the tertiary institutions and sanitize it for optimal productivity. This Special Intervention Joint committee is chaired by Hon.Abubakar H Fulake, and Co-Chaired by Hon.Wole Oke, and recently held it's seating at the House Conference Room 231. Stakeholders who attended the sitting were drawn from diverse interests in sectors including the Ministry of foreign Affairs, Immigration and various Vice chancellors of universities in Nigeria to investigate the academic sector, and stem the scourge in the educational development of Nigeria. Speaking at the sitting, ...

By Undie arnd Marian . In order to stem the tide of certificate racketeering and reposition the nations tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has mandated it's joint Committees on Education to probe the lot in the tertiary institutions and sanitize it for optimal productivity. This Special Intervention Joint committee is chaired by Hon.Abubakar H Fulake, and Co-Chaired by Hon.Wole Oke, and recently held it's seating at the House Conference Room 231. Stakeholders who attended the sitting were drawn from diverse interests in sectors including the Ministry of foreign Affairs, Immigration and various Vice chancellors of universities in Nigeria to investigate the academic sector, and stem the scourge in the educational development of Nigeria. Speaking at the sitting, ...

Amb. Dr. Peter Irabor PHD CSP By Marian and Martins Ambrose Alli University Alumni Celebrated her 4th Annual Lecture Series and Dinner in Honour of the National Executive Committee NEC members penultimate Saturday in Abuja Nigeria.Speaking with newsmen at the occasion was the Worldwide President of the AlumniDr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian Esq. He remarked that the AAU Alumni has its National Executive Council, NEC. across the globe, adding that they were in Abuja to hold their quarterly meeting hosted by the FCT branch. Enlightening further, Dr. Clifford said, the essence is to discuss matters of great interest bothering the university, the students as well as the management of the institution of higher learning.While throwing light on the menace of missing files and students’ result...

Marian and MartinsAmbrose Alli University Alumni Celebrated her 4th Annual Lecture Series and Dinner in Honour of the National Executive Committee NEC members penultimate Saturday in Abuja Nigeria.Speaking with newsmen at the occasion was the Worldwide President of the AlumniDr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian Esq. He remarked that the AAU Alumni has its National Executive Council, NEC. across the globe, adding that they were in Abuja to hold their quarterly meeting hosted by the FCT branch. Enlightening further, Dr. Clifford said, the essence is to discuss matters of great interest bothering the university, the students as well as the management of the institution of higher learning.While throwing light on the menace of missing files and students’ results sheets in the school, he said the asso...

By Marian and Martins Ambrose Alli University Alumni Celebrated her 4th Annual Lecture Series and Dinner in Honour of the National Executive Committee NEC members penultimate Saturday in Abuja Nigeria.Speaking with newsmen at the occasion was the Worldwide President of the AlumniDr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian Esq. He remarked that the AAU Alumni has its National Executive Council, NEC. across the globe, adding that they were in Abuja to hold their quarterly meeting hosted by the FCT branch. Enlightening further, Dr. Clifford said, the essence is to discuss matters of great interest bothering the university, the students as well as the management of the institution of higher learning.While throwing light on the menace of missing files and students’ results sheets in the school, he said ...

By Victor Okoye The Bayelsa All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Forum said it has technocrats and professionals that could add much value in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led government if given the opportunity. Dame Julie Donli, OON, the Chairperson of the forum and former director general of Naptip, said this in a statement, personally signed by her and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. She appealed to the party’s leadership to consider its members for political appointments across all levels. Donli said the demand for inclusion by Bayelsa APC Women in President Bola Tinubu's government also reflects a broader call for greater representation of women in governance. She said the movement was driven by promises made ...

By NAN The Abuja Yoruba Community has announced the date for its cultural festival for 2025. According to a statement from the group, the event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development in the Central Business District (CBD) of Abuja. “The Yoruba Cultural Festival aims to bring together Yoruba sons and daughters residing in Abuja and its environs, to reconnect with our cultural roots, showcase the beauty of our traditions, and foster unity, peace, and progress among our people. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performances; Yoruba culinary experience and craft exhibitions. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performan...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer President Bola Tinubu has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, over the initiative to honour and award officers including the General Overseer of the Omega Power Ministry, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere. Tinubu, who was represented by the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, gave the commendation at the second edition of Police Awards And Commendation Night in Abuja. “Let me begin by commending the leadership of the Police Force for a successful institutionalisation of this noble initiative; one that not only recognises, but honours courage, dedication and integrity in policing. “Through this ceremony,  the Nigeria Police Force celebrate officers, who have gone beyond the call of duty, but demonstrated rear profess...

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Abuja Yoruba Community has announced the date for its cultural festival for 2025. According to a statement from the group, the event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development in the Central Business District (CBD) of Abuja. “The Yoruba Cultural Festival aims to bring together Yoruba sons and daughters residing in Abuja and its environs, to reconnect with our cultural roots, showcase the beauty of our traditions, and foster unity, peace, and progress among our people. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performances; Yoruba culinary experience and craft exhibitions. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural da...

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Abuja Yoruba Community has announced the date for its cultural festival for 2025. According to a statement from the group, the event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development in the Central Business District (CBD) of Abuja. “The Yoruba Cultural Festival aims to bring together Yoruba sons and daughters residing in Abuja and its environs, to reconnect with our cultural roots, showcase the beauty of our traditions, and foster unity, peace, and progress among our people. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performances; Yoruba culinary experience and craft exhibitions. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultur...

By Genesis ogiri KIGALI, RWANDA — In a landmark gathering of Africa’s most influential leaders and transformative change-makers, EUR ING Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, a globally recognized engineer and community development advocate, has been named among the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa for the year 2025. The prestigious award will be conferred during a high-level summit taking place from 4th to 6th July 2025 at the iconic Marriott Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Themed “Honoring Those Who Lead, Innovate, and Transform Africa,” this pan-African forum convenes a dynamic constellation of leaders from across sectors—public service, private enterprise, philanthropy, sports, and the arts—who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to peacebuilding, sustainable development, and continental unity...

President Bola Tinubu has called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits. The President, who observed the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that the security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top the prayer list, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. “We should remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable in the spirit of the season, which is sacrifice. “We must unite, remain our brothers’ keeper, and give to our neighbours. We should show love to everyone. “We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe. They are making sacrifices in the challenges that we face from ter...

Over 500 students from schools across the local government and local council development area of lagos participated in a one day United athletics series The series put together by Culture Rush in collaboration with school games , LASUBEB, and the lagos State Sports Commission was to discover talents in the track and field event for both lagos State and the country at large The series, which took place at the unilag sports Centre stadium of the University of Lagos, saw participants compete in 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 4×400 meters relay and long jump in the boys and girls category Organiser of the championshipAdeyemi Egbeoluwa says the decision to embark on the event was for early discovery of talents at the grassroots level who would be nurtured to take over from the a...

The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspected Internet fraudster after the body of an unidentified young girl was found in a hotel in the Igbogene area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.The incident was said to have happened on Saturday. It was gathered that the deceased lodged in the hotel with the fleeing young man suspected to be an Internet fraudster popularly known as Yahoo boy.A source said that a few minutes after the pair lodged in the hotel, the suspected Yahoo boy left the deceased behind.The hotel manager discovered the lifeless body of the girl and reported the incident at the Igbogene Divisional Police Headquarters.“The lifeless body of a young girl was found in a hotel at Igbogene on Saturday leaving the area in confusion.“She lodged in the hotel wi...

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has commenced the digitization of all Ph.D dissertations and theses from its School of Postgraduate Studies. This significant development was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, during a dinner organized by the Class of 2023/2024 Ph.D Students of the Department of Business Administration in Abuja over the weekend. Professor Sa'adatu, who is a Fellow of UNESCO, ACLS, and FIIP, highlighted that the digitization initiative will enhance the global visibility of NSUK's doctoral research. She stressed the importance of originality in their academic pursuits, urging students to avoid plagiarism and to strive for meaningful contributions that will positively impact the nation. The Vice-Chancellor who also thanked the ...

The Head of Civil Service of Gombe State, Ahmed Kasimu Abdullahi, has showered praises to the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, over his determination to end the billions of naira being spent in renting office spaces for State Government's Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA's). The State Governor has recently flagged off the construction of a morden State Secretariat worth over N68.58b in the State capital and the Head of Civil Service commended the Governor for taking the bull by the horns after about three decades without a functional State Secretariat since the creation of the State in 1996. Ahmed Kasimu revealed to journalists in an interview that in the last three years alone, the State Government spent nothing less than N600m each year for renting office spaces fo...