MTN Nigeria said it has successfully issued N110 billion Series 1, 7-Year 13.0 per cent Fixed Rate Bonds due 2028 (Series Bond). The issuance, it said, is pursuant to its N200 billion Bond Issuance Programme. This new development, the telcos explained in a statement, marks its debut in the domestic bond market and makes it the first Nigeria’s telecommunication company to achieve this feat with the Series I bond being the largest corporate bond issuance in the debt capital markets thus far in 2021. The signing ceremony took place at MTN’s corporate head office on May 6, 2021. Speaking during…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is targeting at least 120m voters for the 2023 general elections in the country. Malam Garba Attahiru-Madami, the Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), disclosed this in Ilorin during a Stakeholders’ meeting on “Expansion of voter access to polling units in Kwara”. “INEC is targeting 120m voters for the 2023 elections in the country and the expansion upgrading of polling points to expand existing polling units is very necessary to reduce overcrowding of voters during election and also bring polling units closer to the people,” he added. The expansion exercise is…
The arrest of 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists by troops of 3 Brigade Kano on Saturday has created panic among Kano residents. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Yerima said the suspected terrorists were arrested around Filin Lazio in Hotoro area of Kano, following a successful operation. He said that the ongoing operation was predicated on the need to apprehend criminals who might want to hibernate in any part of Kano State. “The general public especially residents of Filin Lazio Hotoro, are enjoined to go about their lawful businesses…
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has assured that the ninth National Assembly will continue to ensure adequate funding for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in order to tackle the multifaceted security challenges threatening the corporate existence of the country. Gbajabiamila gave the assurance at the weekend while speaking at the graduation ceremony of 40 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) of the Strategic Leadership And Command Course, SLCC 2/2021 held at the National Institute of Police Studies, Life Camp, Jabi, Abuja The speaker, who was represented by Hon Lynda Ikpeazu, said that Nigeria could not afford to lose…
The Ondo State Government has reviewed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Ikare, Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state, from 7.00p.m. to 7.00a.m. Consequently, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed that from Monday the dusk to dawn curfew from 7.00 p.m. to 7.00a.m. would take effect. This is contained in a press statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, on Sunday in Akure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the 24-hour curfew was ordered on the heels of the violence that erupted over chieftaincy dispute in which six persons were reportedly killed.…
Popular Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, (aka Sunday Igboho) has made a u-turn, praying that the soul of Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s son, Dare rests in peace. DAILY POST reports that Sunday Igboho, during a live Facebook video with Olayomi Koiki on Saturday, refused to sympathise with Pastor Adeboye when he was told to do so. He said the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God would not be commiserated with because he does not support the Yoruba nation. Igboho did not mince words when he rained curses on…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 796 people after testing negative to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the aftermath of their treatment. The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Saturday. It stated that the nation’s total recoveries had increased to 156,250 in the past 24 hours while active cases stood at 7,823. “Our discharges today include a backlog of 795 community recoveries in Adamawa managed in line with guidelines,” it said. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 796 people after testing negative to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the aftermath of their treatment.…
Popular Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, (aka Sunday Igboho) has mocked Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, over the sudden death of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye. Sunday Igboho said he would not greet or sympathize with Adeboye over the demise of Dare because the General Overseer does not support Yoruba nation. Igboho did not mince words when he rained curses on any leader or Pastor who refuse to support the secession agenda, saying God will kill their children and wives. He said this during a live Facebook broadcast with his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, on…
Anthony Joshua is gearing-up for his era-defining Tyson Fury showdown with a bullish attitude, insisting he’s prepared for ‘torture’ during training for the clash. While doubts and promises swirl around the Battle of Britain clash – with Fury’s camp growing frustrated in negotiations, while Eddie Hearn is assures new is coming – both men are in full training. The fight will unify the heavyweight division and the winner will go down as the undisputed king of his generation. Joshua is as hungry as ever, and he’s certain he can fell the Gypsy King. ‘Am I excited? I ain’t excited, it…
Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has said that he believes in one Nigeria and therefore urged Nigerians to continue to coexist peacefully. Also, the Governor enjoined Nigerians to continue to pray for the continuous unity and peace of the nation. Akeredolu who said Nigeria’s unity is her strength, charged the people to continue to work for the progress of the country, adding that irrespective of ethnic backgrounds, Nigerians are one. The Governor spoke at the 52nd Ascension of Mount Horeb of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (Worldwide) held at the…