Obinna Ezugwu

Nigeria

Columnist and Editor at Business Hallmark

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Articles

Babcock VC advises students to learn from industry experts, alumni

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

The Babcock University 2025 Charis Graduating Class Week commenced on Monday with a programme designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the world of work after graduation. The event, organized by the Department of Alumni, Class sponsors, and Graduating Class executives, brought together Babcock University alumni and industry experts to share their experiences and insights with graduating students.
Babcock University Hosts Inaugural Book Launch for Student Author

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

The Babcock University Department of Civil Engineering hosted a book launch in honor of a 200-level student, Peace Chibuike-Ihema. The event, held at the Pioneer Youth Multi-purpose Centre, marked a significant milestone in the department’s literary endeavors and brought together a distinguished gathering of academics, family members, students, and former high school administrators to celebrate Chibuike-Ihema’s achievement.
Senate committee commends Julius Berger on progress of Bodo-Bonny Road

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

The Senate Committee on Works has declared its excitement at the progress of work on the signature Bodo-Bonny Road even as it urged the contractor, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC to intensify efforts to meet the project deadline. Chairman of the committee, Senator Barinada Mpigi, led members on an oversight visit to the site weekend, where they inspected ongoing works on the vital 35.7km linking mainland communities to Bonny Island.
Wike hosts suspended Rivers lawmakers in London

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, hosted suspended lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly in the United Kingdom on Monday. The event, which took place as part of a “legislative capacity building” program, was highlighted by a dinner organized by Wike. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, shared the news on Tuesday through a post on X.com.
Pascal Dozie, Diamond Bank founder dies at 85

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the renowned business tycoon, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the age of 85, according to a statement issued by his family. The statement, which was shared by his son, Uzoma Dozie, reads: “With deep sorrow, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, on April 8, 2025.”He was described as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of steadfast Catholic faith.
Bandits Kill Six, Abduct Over 50 in Katsina

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

In a series of coordinated attacks, bandits killed six people and abducted 53 others across the Funtua and Dandume Local Government Areas of Katsina State on Saturday and Sunday. Residents of the Funtua area raised the alarm after the gunmen launched a fresh wave of attacks, targeting several villages and abducting women, children, and men.
Mob kills two siblings over suspected theft in Katsina

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

Two brothers, Gaddafi Isah, 35, and Badamasi Isah, 30, were killed by a mob in Katsayal village, Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State, over allegations of livestock theft. The incident was reported by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, through a post on his X account on Monday. According to intelligence sources, the two men had driven their father’s vehicle to the village outskirts to practice driving.
Tension in NNPC as workers threaten shutdown with Ojulari over management team

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

Workers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have issued a stern warning to the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Bayo Ojulari, urging him not to appoint external candidates to key management roles within the company.
US tariffs won’t have much effect on Nigeria – Edun

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has stated that the recent 14 percent tariff imposed by the United States on Nigerian exports will have minimal impact on the Nigerian economy. Edun made these comments during the inaugural Corporate Governance Forum organized by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated in Abuja on Monday.
Report: US imported $643m Nigerian goods in two months

2 weeks ago | hallmarknews.com | Obinna Ezugwu

According to data from the United States International Trade Commission, the U.S. imported goods worth $643.1 million from Nigeria during the first two months of 2025, prior to the new tariffs set to be implemented by the Trump administration. The tariffs, scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, have raised concerns about their potential effect on Nigeria’s trade. However, oil and minerals are exempt from these new tariffs, offering some relief to Nigeria’s main export sectors.