NGX Gains N810bn Ahead of First MPC Meeting

EconomyInvestingNGX Gains N810bn Ahead of First MPC Meeting

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2022

LAGOS — The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) has posted a growth of N810 billion ahead of the first 2022 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) slated for Jan. 24 and 25. The market capitalisation, which opened last week at N23.951 trillion garnered N810 billion or 3.38 per cent to close at N24.761 trillion, Jan. 21. Also, the NGX All-Share Index inched higher by 1,502.68 or 3.38 per cent to close at 45,957.35 from 44,454.67 posted in the...

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We Are Developing Devices to Tackle Insecurity, Says VC UNIMAID

Crime & SecurityEducationWe Are Developing Devices to Tackle Insecurity, Says VC UNIMAID

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2022

ABUJA — The Vice-Chancellor, University of Maiduguri, Prof. Aliyu Shugaba says the institution has recently gone into research and innovative programme to develop devices to tackle insecurity challenges in the campus. Shugaba disclosed this when he featured at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja. He said that the institution brought the innovative idea following the devastating effects of insecurity in Borno and its environs. According to him, the university is working with...

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IPMAN President, Ahmed, Decries Delay in Payment of Bridging Claims

LabourOil & GasIPMAN President, Ahmed, Decries Delay in Payment of Bridging Claims

PilotnewsJanuary 21, 2022

ABUJA — The new National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Alhaji Debo Ahmed, has appealed to the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure payment of outstanding bridging claims owed members of the Association. He made the appeal during the inauguration of the new national leadership of the association in Abuja. Ahmed succeeded the immediate past President of IPMAN, Mr. Habu Fari whose tenure expired last...

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The Menace of Local Government Transition Committee in Anambra State

ColumnsLocal GovernmentOpinionThe Menace of Local Government Transition Committee in Anambra State

PilotnewsJanuary 20, 2022

If the House of Assembly of Anambra State goes ahead to confirm Chairmen and Members of Local Government Transition Committee anytime this week or in the coming week, most of the Transition Committee Chairmen and members (councilors) would have spent not less than five years in their local governments, with zero accountability or responsibility for the hundreds of millions of local government funds supposed to have been disbursed to them. In fact, many of these...

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A Toast To Willie—Dissecting Anambra’s Gubernatorial Politics

Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionA Toast To Willie—Dissecting Anambra’s Gubernatorial Politics

PilotnewsJanuary 20, 2022

Governor Willie Obiano’s direction of Anambra’s affairs will end on March 17, 2022. But his imprint on the state for eight straight years will endure. Not only endure but also assume legendary proportions with the passage of time. Historians will wax lyrical on his double tenure and ascribe to him the quotable, poetic words Julius Caesar uttered in celebration of one of his famous war victories: “Veni, vidi, vici.” Willie Obiano came. He saw. He...

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Flight KL 588 from Lagos: European airlines’ handling of its African passengers may be racially discriminatory

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsOpinionFlight KL 588 from Lagos: European airlines’ handling of its African passengers may be racially discriminatory

PilotnewsJanuary 20, 2022

In addition to a high rate of disparity in airfare, these systemic trends that emit prejudice, negligence, and thoughtlessness manifest as racial discrimination in service delivery standards.   The flight booking was the United States-based Delta Airlines, but the routing and services were provided by its partner airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the official airline carrier of the Netherlands. Thus, a Delta flight on January 13—originally booked as DL 9477—ended up as KL 588, a...

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FRSC Warns Operatives Against Risking Their Lives to Stop Moving Vehicles

Accidents and SafetyFRSC Warns Operatives Against Risking Their Lives to Stop Moving Vehicles

PilotnewsJanuary 19, 2022

ORE, (ONDO) — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned its operatives against risking their lives by jumping on the road to stop moving vehicles in a bid to perform their duty. Mr. Sikiru Alonge, the Commander, Ore Unit Command told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ore, Ondo State that many operatives had been killed in the process. He said that operatives must always imbibe professionalism and safety in the...

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Wizkid, Tiwa Savage , Omah Lay Nominated for NAACP Award 2022

EntertainmentMusicWizkid, Tiwa Savage , Omah Lay Nominated for NAACP Award 2022

PilotnewsJanuary 19, 2022

Tiwa Savage for another award Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Fireboy, Tiwa Savage, Kidi, and Omah Lay were on Tuesday night nominated for the NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding International Song category, organised by the National Association for Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP). Wizkid was nominated for his “Essence”, featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, while Fireboy DML got the nomination from his hit song, “Peru”. Tiwa Savage’s “Somebody’s Son”, featuring Brandy, gained her nomination, while Kidi...

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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles Hold Final Training Session Ahead of Guinea-Bissau Clash

AfricaSoccerSportsAFCON 2021: Super Eagles Hold Final Training Session Ahead of Guinea-Bissau Clash

PilotnewsJanuary 19, 2022

The Super Eagles on Tuesday had their final training session for the final Group D game against Guinea-Bissau at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the training took place at the annex pitch of the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua. But the session looked uneventful as the three-time champions only have as opponents on Wednesday the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau who are with only...

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Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionOPINION: Nurturing The Men And Women That Will Build And Sustain The Anambra One State Liveable Megacity

PilotnewsJanuary 18, 2022

By Joe C Anatune – Guest Columnist My good friend and late Yerima of Auchi, Prince Tony Momoh, never ceased to counsel that in building great cities, it is always better to first build the men and women who will sustain it. From March 17, 2022, when Governor-Elect Cee Cee Soludo will be sworn in, Anambra will commence the journey to a Livable Megacity. This will not be a hundred-metre dash but the benefits of...

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