Dangote crashes Diesel price to N1,000 per litre
In an unprecedented move, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction of the price of diesel from 1200 to 1,000 naira per litre. While rolling out the products, the refinery supplied at a substantially reduced price of N1,200 per litre three weeks ago, representing over 30 per cent reduction from the previous market price of about N1,600 per litre.…
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Actor, Jnr Pope Odowodo dies in Boat Mishap
Nollywood action packed actor, Jnr Pope Odowodo has passed away. The actor and others drowned in River Niger, Delta State on Wednesday evening. Although, it has been rumoured that he was revived after being conformed dead, insider sources revealed to Julia Blaise Blog that Jnr Pope is dead. According to the source, Jnr Pope was filming with others while in the bo…
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Amo Farm Joins Muslim Communities in Celebrating Eid al-Fitr
Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited extends heartfelt greetings to Muslim communities across the country as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the joyous conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, Group Managing Director, Amo Farm, said "The dedication and resilience displayed during Ramadan are truly inspiring. This period of self-reflection…
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Ecobank MySME Growth Series: Proper Packaging and Basic Certification are Critical for SME Exports, Says Expert
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria have great potentials and opportunities to earn foreign exchange (forex) if their products are well branded and packaged to meet international standards. Managing Director/Chief Executive, Export and Sell Limited, Nduka Udeh made this submission in his presentation titled: Earning FX By Exporting to USA and Canada, del…
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Police arrest Interstate Tricycle Stealing Suspects in Enugu
A gang of thieves, Michael Chikaodiri Okorie, aged 18, and Christian Eze Okorie, aged 19, both male and of Onicha Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, were on April 5, 2024, at about 11 a.m., arrested by Enugu State Police Command's Detectives, serving in Central Police Station (CPS) Enugu, with support from Neighbourhood Watch Group members. They were arreste…
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LASEPA resolves noise pollution rift between Lagos resident, church
In a rare display of professionalism, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, had resolved the issue between a Surulere, Lagos resident, Mr. Justin Akpovi-Esade and a branch of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, on Thomas Animashaun Street, Aguda, Surulere. It would be recalled that Akpovi-Esade in a press statement last month accompanied …
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Hunger: Dangote spends N15bn on food intervention programme across Nigeria
…Disburses 120,000 bags of rice In Kano …We’ll continue on this Path, Says Fatima Aliko Dangote President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, launched his food intervention programme in Kano, On Saturday, The food intervention programme, which will cost his foundation, (Aliko Dangote Foundation ADF), close to N15 billion, started with the distribution of over one mi…
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+234Art International Fair Opens In Lagos,
Over 100 Artists and a Thousand Art Works on Display The +234Art Fair, an international art exhibition commenced today in Lagos. The 10-day exhibition which is holding at Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Lagos will run till March 31, 2024. The art fair curated by Soto Gallery, in partnership with Ecobank and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has …
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Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Dies In India At 62
Amaechi Muonagor, veteran Nollywood actor, who less than two weeks ago called on Nigerians to assist him financially to carry out a kidney transplant in India, is dead. The sudden news of his demise came few days after his viral video was trending online, where a relative solicited for funds to help him have Kidney transplant. He was born August 12, 1961. Amaechi M…
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AFC Joins Ecobank and Soto Gallery to Host +234Art International Art Exhibition to elevate African art and empower artists
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, has joined forces with Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery to host the +234Art Fair, a 10-day international exhibition intended as a springboard to promote Africa’s art and its artists. The exhibition will display more than a thousand works of art from emerging …
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2023: Dangote Cement increases shareholder’s dividend by 50%, to N30 per share
…sales from African subsidiaries rose by 12.7% In line with the promise of Chairman, Dangote Cement, Aliko Dangote at the company’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), of an enhanced return on Investments to all the shareholders and other stakeholders in Dangote Cement, Plc, the company’s Management for the year ended December 31, 2023, has proposed an increase in t…
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SAVE MY PROPERTY: Lagos estate resident cries out to Gov. Sanwo Olu over illegal structure
A Lagos estate homeowner has cried out to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu over the erection of a telecommunications base station and an ongoing illegal structure close to the major drainage without appropriate stipulated setbacks by the Lagos State Urban and Regional Town Planning authorities. Formerly known as Mawra Gardens, now rechristened MKO Abiola Gardens, Alaus…
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Former Super Falcons’ Goal Keeper, Bidemi Olaseni dies after long battle with cancer
A former goal keeper of Super Falcons, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni has died. She passed away after eight-year battle with cancer. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) announced her death on Saturday night. The brief from NFF reads: “We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goal keeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year battle with cancer. Our …
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Actor John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) dies at 62
Nollywood actor, John Okafor, otherwise known as, Mr. Ibu has died. Mr. Ibu died at the age of 62. A movie practitioner, Theophilus Akatugba, confirmed the story saying he received a call that confirmed Mr. Ibu's demise. Mr. Ibu who acted in over 100 movies, was a talented comic actor. “Precious Eze’s Blog” learned that Mr. Ibu had a relapse last week and was …
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Much Ado About A Tribe Called Judah - BY JUSTIN AKPOVI-ESADE
THERE is a popular African adage that says someone may pretend to enjoy a meal served him simply because of who prepared it, not because it was delicious. The film, A Tribe Called Judah, fits into the above scenario, perfectly. When the news of the blockbuster A Tribe Called Judah broke in December of last year, the whole country was excited especially as cinema hou…
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Dangote Cement Trucks Wrongfully Intercepted In Adamawa
…We don’t need to export to Cameroun where we have an existing cement plant The management of Dangote Cement Plc has stated that two of its trucks that were wrongly intercepted in Adamawa State have been released. The company stated the two trucks loaded with 900 bags of cement each from the Obajana Cement Plant were on their way to Jamtari, Maiha Local Government,…
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Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association Inaugurates New Executives to Drive Growth
The Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association (PAUAA) has inaugurated a new set of Executive members to drive the next phase of growth of the group, recognised as one of Nigeria’s most prestigious university post-graduation association. The new executives include renowned broadcaster Gbemileke Oscar Oyinsan as President. Oscar, who comes with a lot of experience, …
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President Tinubu, Others Congratulate Dangote on Award of National Order of the Lion by the Govt of Senegal
President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has been conferred with the prestigious award of the National Order of the Lion by President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal. The National Order of the Lion Award is the highest civilian laurel to be bestowed on any individual in the West African country. The award ceremony will be held, in…
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GDM Group, Eko Innovation Centre Debuts with MarkHack 3.0
…..Restates Commitment to Developing Marketing and Media Industries. GDM Group, Nigeria's frontline marketing and media technology company renowned for bespoke service offerings ranging from marketing tech solutions, big data management and 360 integrated marketing services in collaboration with Eko Innovation Centre, a startup accelerator focused on solving th…
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Ecobank SuperSavers Account Holders Get Up to Nine Percent Mouth Watering Interest Rate
Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group has announced mouthwatering interest rates on its SuperSavers accounts . SuperSavers account is a h igh-yield savings account type ta ilored for customers who w ish to maximize their returns on savings while benefiting from a customer-focused banking experience. The six mont…
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