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- 15 Oct 2014
Gowon, UBA GMD, Akinwunmi, Others Receive Leadership Awards
General Yakubu Gowon, former military head of state; Phillips Oduoza, group managing director and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc; Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina; minister of Agriculture, were among…
- 20 Oct 2008
Gowon to Chair Nitta, Mbu Commends the Awards
General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), former Nigerian head of state, will chair the Nigerian Information Technology and Telecom Awards (Nitta) disclosing that he accepted to play this role considering that…
- 9 Mar 2009
Ngas Unveils Website
Yakubu Gowon’s community, Ngas in Plateau State, one of the ethnic groups in Nigeria has unveiled a website detailing the Ngas history, culture, religion, politics and economy. www.ngas.com is…
- 7 May 2026
NCS, Gowon University Partner on Research, Development
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Yakubu Gowon University have moved to formalise a strategic alliance aimed at advancing national security research, border management studies, and student…
- 7 Jul 2019
Fraudsters Overwhelm Banking Operations, Nigerians Cry Out
Nigerians are worried that the activities of fraudsters in banks across the country may have overwhelmed banking operations despite efforts at curbing them. Gen Yakubu Gowon, former Head of…
- 12 Sept 2025
MTN Promotes Culture and Tourism as 2025 Bole Festival Records Massive Turnout
The 2025 MTN-backed Bole Festival drew a massive crowd to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium between September 6th and 7th, as thousands of residents, visitors and tourists converged in Port Harcourt for the…
- 17 May 2010
Etisalat Opens Kaduna Experience Centre , Expands Touch Points
Etisalat Nigeria last week launched its Kaduna Experience Centre to further increase bonding and bring its services closer to new and existing customers on the network. Etisalat’s customers who…
- 14 Jul 2019
Concerns as Fraudsters Unleash Terror on Banks, Nigerians
Cyber thieves, a band of premeditated and dangerous criminals are unleashing reign of terror of unimaginable proportions on the country, underscoring the need for decisive measures to stem the tide.…
- 18 Jul 2015
OBJ Says Jonathan’s Govt A Disaster
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, described Goodluck Jonathan, immediate past president as a disaster. This came days after he insisted that he had no regret choosing the peer of late…
- 15 Jan 2020
KSIRS Seals FCMB, Keystone Banks over N294.85m Taxes
Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KSIRS) has sealed off the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Keystone Bank in Kaduna metropolitan’s over unpaid tax liabilities and PAYE. The agency sealed two…
- 13 Aug 2021
Ahmed Joda, Ex-Chairman of NCC Board of Commissioners is Dead
Alhaji Ahmed Joda, former chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is dead. Ahmed Joda Joda was also a northern elder statesman and former federal super…
- 9 Feb 2022
NBC Grants TV Broadcast License to NYSC
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has granted an operational licence to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the commencement of direct satellite broadcasting and Internet protocol…
- 21 May 2023
NYSC, New Horizons Sign MoU to Empower Corp Members With ICT Training
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Horizons Nigeria to train corp members in ICT 4.0 skills and other latest e-business programs to boost…
- 4 Dec 2024
Galaxy Backbone Hosts Governor Mutfwang in a Move to Advance Plateau State's Digital Future
Galaxy Backbone Limited, Nigeria’s premier Information and Communication Technology (ICT) service provider, had the distinct honor of hosting the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency,…
- 2 Apr 2026
FG Orders Installation of 5000 CCTV Cameras for Surveillance in Plateau
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate installation of 5,000 CCTV cameras across identified flashpoints in Plateau State as part of urgent measures to address the worsening security…
- 7 Aug 2026
NITDA, UniAbuja Partner to Drive Tech Innovation, Research
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with Nigerian universities to promote research, innovation and technology-driven solutions…
- 3 Nov 2008
Ndukwe Wins Unique Innovator Award
Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently in Lagos, received a special award from Vivante Media Group led by Professor Pat Utomi, for his…
- 24 Nov 2008
Ndukwe, Ekeh, Lababidi, Usoro, Win Life Time Awards
Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Computers, and Chief Maan Lababidi, Chairman of Starcomms, were recently…
- 24 Nov 2008
Zain wins Pan Africa Operator Award
Telecommunications gaint, Zain has won the ‘Pan African Mobile Operator of the Year’ at the just concluded Nigeria Information Technology and Telecom Awards (Nitta 2008) for providing…
- 24 Mar 2014
FAAN MD Says Airport Terminals to Be Completed Soon
Adequate budgetary provision has been made for the completion of remodelled terminals across the country. Engr. Saleh Dunoma, managing director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), said…
- 12 Jul 2014
Ezekwesili Demands New Social Contract from Leaders
Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of Education, has stated that for Nigeria to surmount its current socio economic and political challenges, Nigerians must demand a new and normal social contract…
- 12 Jan 2016
Edumark Harps on Patriotism as WATFON Clocks 10
More than 3000 final year secondary school students' would be gathered in Lagos to celebrate the 10th edition of WATFON; an event that has created the platform where students are mentored by role…
- 15 Nov 2016
Edumark Bags SERAS’ Best SME Company of the Year Award
Edumark has garnered the best SME Company of the year at the 2016 Sustainability Entrepreneurship & Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held in Lagos at the weekend. The award comes in recognition for…
- 28 Aug 2018
How and Why Obafemi Awolowo Coined the Term Naira
Chief Obafemi Awolowo coined the term Naira- Nigeria’s currency when he was the Federal Commissioner for Finance between 1967 and 1971, according to Tokunbo Awolowo, the daughter of the late age.…