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The Kwara State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afeez Abolore Alabi, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Department of State Services, DSS, to effectively collaborate on ways to curb the menace of illegal mining activities in the state. The commissioner made the call on Wednesday when he paid courtesy visits to the headquarters of the two security agencies in Ilorin, the state capital. Abolore explained that the visits became necessary in view of the activities of illegal miners in the state. The commissioner expressed concern over the negative impact of illegal mining on…

Alumni members of the Lagos Business School, LBS, have highlighted the crucial role of national corporations in driving business and investment for the economic development of African economies. Members discussed the topic extensively at the recent edition of the LBS Alumni Day conference, an annual knowledge-sharing conference themed, ‘African Economic Development: Cross-National Corporations as Enablers’. The conference brought together industry captains, association presidents, and business executives to share insights on driving Africa’s economic regeneration. The event featured a panel discussion, moderated by Mojisola Akinkunmi, Executive Director of Terra Energy Services, that acknowledged the challenges facing the continent while emphasizing the…

Former Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has voiced a bold opinion, asserting his preference for Arsenal’s midfield maestro Declan Rice over Paris Saint-Germain’s star forward Kylian Mbappe. Bent made this striking declaration while participating in talkSPORT’s UEFA Champions League semi-finals coverage. Rice’s acquisition by Arsenal from West Ham United for a staggering £105 million raised eyebrows, yet his exceptional performances have silenced critics. He seamlessly complements team captain Martin Odegaard in midfield, featuring prominently in 49 matches this season. Beyond his defensive prowess, Rice has displayed remarkable creativity and goal-scoring abilities, tallying seven goals and 10 assists.…

Trabzonspor manager, Abdullah Avci has refuted claims that Paul Onuachu sustained a major injury in the club’s Turkish Cup semi-final victory against Fatih Karagumruk on Wednesday night. Onuachu opened scoring for Trabzonspor after 54 minutes in the 4-0 victory. The big striker had to leave the pitch three minutes later after he sustained an injury during an aerial duel. The Nigeria international has only just returned from injury. There are fears he could be set for another spell on the sidelines but Avci has moved to debunk such claims. “We learned that it is not a serious condition, it is…

International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), a leading beverage company and member of ABInBev, the world’s largest brewer has reiterated its commitment to long-term investment in Nigeria. This came on the heels of the completion of the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held in Lagos recently. As part of its strategy to return the company to profitability, IBPLC proposed and got overwhelming support from its shareholders, in February, to embark on a Rights issue plan. During a second EGM, the shareholders gave more resounding support in April, with the approval of a shareholder loan. The resolution was passed with a vast vote…

The nominees for the Remo Stars Player of the Month award for April have been unveiled, DAILY POST reports. The quartet of club captain Junior Nduka, Sikiru Alimi, Haruna Hadi and Dela Akorli are the players in contention for the award. Akorli and Nduka were crucial for Remo Stars positive outings in the month. Nduka netted a last-minute goal for the Sky Blue Stars in their 1-1 draw against Doma United in Gombe. Alimi netted thrice in the month to maintain his push for the top scorer award. Hadi continued with his outstanding performance for Remo Stars which propelled him…

A Governorship aspirant of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Rivers State in the 2023 general elections, Victor Orokoh, has described the call by the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to impeach Governor Fubara, as “a call for anarchy in the state.” The Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee in the state, Chief Tony Okocha, had, on Tuesday, directed the 27 state lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Okocha’s call followed a statement by the governor, saying the faction of the Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule is “non-existent”. Reacting…

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday ordered that the trial of oil magnate, Akintoye Akindele in an alleged $5.6M fraud be moved from Abuja to the Lagos division of the court. The transfer of the trial of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MD/CEO, of Duport Midstream Company Limited, Akindele to Lagos is at the instance of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Olaolu Egbetokun. Justice Omotosho issued the order while delivering a ruling in the application by the IIGP seeking the transfer of the case on the grounds that the Lagos…

A group of foreign investors from Australia, Messrs Paul Camp and Richard Vargas of United Solar Energy, are to develop a 10 GW solar photovoltaic power plant in Benue State. The power plant is to be held under the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited BIPC. The investors, who met with the Managing Director, BIPC, Raymond Asemakaha, in the company of representatives of the Commissioner for Justice, Public Order and Attorney-General, Justin Gbagir, and representative of Commissioner for Transport and Power, Prof. Jonathan Uhaa on Tuesday in Makurdi. They presented a comprehensive Public Private Partnership, PPP, framework for the project…

In less than three weeks of a ‘jollof rice debate’ by two former African Presidents, His Excellencies John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and Ian Khama of Botswana in the African most rated luxury hotel, ‘The Delborough Lagos’, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne had also have his memorable experience in the Lagos Island presidential lodge. The Prime Minister who stayed and was hosted in ‘The Delborough Lagos’ during his visit to Nigeria by the Chairman/CEO of AirPeace Airline, Chief Alex Onyema gave the open invitation to the investor during a Business Forum meeting with Nigerian business community.…