Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison Overtakes Elon Musk As World’s Richest Man

Oracle co-founder, Larry Ellison, has toppled Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person, ending the Tesla boss’s nearly year-long reign at the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Bloomberg reports that Ellison’s fortune surged by a record $101bn on Wednesday after Oracle reported quarterly results that beat expectations and signalled further growth in its cloud business.

Buhari Launches eNaira , Nigeria's Digital Currency

                                    

Three weeks after postponing the much-anticipated launch of Nigeria’s digital currency, e-naira, the Nigeria government has finally launched it today, October 25, 2021. According to the CBN, the theme of the e-Naira will be: “Same Naira, more possibilities”.

Joe Igbokwe Fight Senator Abaribe For Wearing 'The Dot Nation' Shirt

                                     

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Drainage and Water Resources, Joe Igbokwe has berated the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe over his customised shirt “The Dot Nation”. Igbokwe said this on his social media page, Facebook, while reacting to the senator’s display of a T shirt with inscription of “The Dot Nation”, saying he would soon write a book on the senate minority leader.

Joe Biden Snubs Buhari In His First Calls To Africa

                                             

U.S. President Joe Biden made his first call to an African leader last week, apparently choosing not to speak to Nigeria’s President Buhari, an omission experts say reflects not only America’s diplomatic priorities but Nigeria’s estimation at a time the continent’s largest democracy faces staggering domestic problems.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Resumes As WTO DG

                                         

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Monday resumed duty as the director general of the World Trade Organisation, weeks after her appointment was endorsed by the United States and approved by the trade organization. Her appointment was ratified on February 15. “WTO members have just agreed to appoint Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next director-general,” the global trade body said in a statement.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Appointed WTO Director-General, To Resume Office On 1st March 2021

                                    

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) today formally ratified the candidacy of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its first female and African Director-General (DG). The decision was taken by consensus at a special meeting today of the Organisation's General Council. WTO members made history today (15 February) when the General Council agreed by consensus to select Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria as the organization’s seventh Director-General.

Nigeria Govt To Resume Oil Exploration In Lake Chad Basin

                                   

 The oil exploration in the area was suspended by the Nigerian Government in July 2017 after suspected members of Boko Haram sect attacked a team of geological engineers from the University of Maiduguri who were engaged by Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to carry out a survey of the Lake Chad region in Borno State towards the commencement of oil exploration.

Joe Biden's Presidency Will Attract $700 Billion Investment To Nigeria.

                                   

 A win for former United States (U.S.) Vice President Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden will attract $700 billion investments to Nigeria and other emerging markets, Renaissance Capital (RenCap) analysts have predicted. RenCap Chief Economist Charles Robertson said a Biden victory will, in the long run, shift trillions of dollars to Nigeria and other emerging markets.

Nigeria Air To Start Operation Before The End Of Buhari's Tenure In 2023

                                    

Hadi Sirika, the minister for aviation, says plans are underway to ensure that Nigeria Air, the national carrier, is delivered before the end of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Sirika was addressing journalists on after appearing before the senate committee on aviation for the 2021 budget defence by the ministry and its agencies on Tuesday.

Zamfara State And Federal Govt Fight Over Ownership Of Gold

                                    

Olamilekan Adegbite, minister of mines and steel development, who issued the warning on Friday, said mineral products remain exclusively that of the federal government. Zamfara government on Tuesday said it started its gold reserve to reduce dependence on federal allocations. Rabiu Garba, the state commissioner for finance, told journalists that, though, there was a federal government ban on mining activities in the country, “the state government was able to purchase

Happy 60th Independence Day Nigeria (1960 - 2020)

                              

There is so much to learn about Nigeria, its people, and its cultures. On Oct. 1, Nigeria celebrates its Diamond Jubilee — marking 60 years since the country became an independent nation with the end of colonial rule. With an estimated population of about 204 million people, Nigeria today is the most populous Black nation on Earth and the seventh most populous country in the world. There is so much to learn about Nigeria, its people, and its cultures.

Buhari Approves Transfer Of NIMC To Ministry Of Communications

                                    

 It is obvious that Buhari likes Isa Pantami so much that he agrees on any decision Pantami tells him. Buhari approves transfer of identity management agency to Communications ministry. Nigeria may enforce mandatory use of national ID numbers by January 2021. Buhari appoints new NIMC director general. NIMC harmonises 30 million identities of Nigerians – DG.

How To Apply For Nigerian Army 2020/2021 Recruitment

                        

 Nigerian Army Recruitment 2020/2021 has begun. The Nigerian Army is part of the Nigerian Armed Forces which was founded in 1960. Their aim is to achieve a full complement of the military defence system of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Land warfare. The Nigeria Army headquarters is located at Mohammadu Buhari Way, Garki, Abuja. Nigeria. Nigeria Army has announced its desperate need for candidates who are willing and able to work in the following job position.

NNPC To Stop Managing Nigeria's Refineries. Private Firm To Manage It

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will no longer be involved in the management of the nation’s refineries after their rehabilitation. Its Group Managing Director (GMD ) Mallam Mele Kyari, disclosed this in an interview on Arise TV breakfast programme, The Morning Show on Wednesday.

Akwa Ibom State Is The Cleanest State In Nigeria Followed By Abuja.

Clean-Up Nigeria has rated Akwa Ibom State as the cleanest state in Nigeria beating the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by two per cent. In a statement, Clean-Up Nigeria, said the ratings submitted by the National Technical Study Group (NTSG) showed that Akwa Ibom State scored 68 per cent, followed by Abuja with 66 per cent.

Nigeria Now Tops South Africa As Africa's Biggest Economy

As if a recession wasn’t enough bad news for South Africa, it’s now confirmed as the continent’s second-largest economy. The answer to the question of whether South Africa or Nigeria, the two countries that account for almost half of sub-Saharan Africa’s gross domestic product

WORLD RADIO DAY 2020: Edeson Top 3 Best Radio Stations In Lagos State

World Radio Day is an observance day held annually on 13 February to celebrate radio as a medium. It was proclaimed on 3 November 2011 by UNESCO's 36th General Conference after originally being proposed by the Kingdom of Spain.

5 Nigerian Celebrities Born On Independence Year 1960 You Should Know

We take a look at five celebrities who were born on independence year, 1960. As Nigeria celebrates its 59th independence, we cant but recognize some celebrities in our country who were born in 1960, our year of independence.

4 Nigerian Companies Begin Local Production Of Milk

Buharinomics could be defined as the economic ideas and policy initiatives of the current President of Nigeria Muhammad Buhari aim to transform Nigerian economy and provide conducive environment for the welfare improvement among Nigerians.

Italy To Pay Nigerians €700 To Live In Its Abandoned Villages

An underpopulated region in southern Italy is offering newcomers, including Nigerians €700 per month for three years to live in one of its villages. There are a few catches, however: the village must have fewer than 2,000 residents, and the newcomer must pledge to open a business.