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Aliko Dangote Foundation, WEF Announce 2024 Class of Dangote Fellows

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in conjunction with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), has unveiled gifted and high calibre individuals for the esteemed 2024 class of the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (YGL) Dangote Fellows. ADF and WEF, in a release, said, “With great excitement and anticipation, ADF and WEF announce this year’s ... Read More »

Kwara Gov presents 16 ambulances purchased by LGAs for PHCs

 Says govt committed to improved healthcare delivery Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented 16 Toyota ambulances for the use of primary healthcare facilities across the state, effectively strengthening the health emergency response system at the grassroots. The ambulances were purchased by the local government authorities, each to be stationed in the various primary health care centres. Presenting the ... Read More »

“Lagos Lawmakers Demand Action After Fatal Gas Explosion: Calls for Stricter Safety Laws”

Following a recent gas explosion in the Ajeromi/Ifelodun area of Lagos that resulted in fatalities, the state House of Assembly has called on concerned ministries, departments and agencies of government to step up enforcement of safety laws to protect lives and property. The House, at plenary presided over by Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on Monday, tasked two ministries – Physical ... Read More »

“UBA Smashes Records: Q1 Profits Soar to N156bn, Marking 165% Year-on-Year Growth”

Solid Start to 2024, UBA Consolidates Gains as Gross Earnings Rise by 110%, Profit for [Quarter] Hits N156bn – delivering a YoY growth of 165% United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank , released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2024, showing very strong growth across key performance measures. The Group’s results, which were ... Read More »

“Forgery Claims: Kayode Ajulo Firm Asserts Innocence”

The law firm in a disclaimer signed by its Senior Associate, Hamza N. Dantani, Esq. and Associate, Eniola Oyelami, Esq. on Monday demanded urgent and thorough investigation into the purported petition. Alaw firm, Kayode Ajulo (SAN) & Co. Castle Of Law, has dissociated itself from the petition purportedly filed before the Ondo State Commissioner of Police about harassment and assault ... Read More »

Lagos Assembly Clashes with IGP Over State Police: Calls Position “Unacceptable”

The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked against the position of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, that Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, to write the Inspector-General and the National Assembly stating that the state lawmakers ... Read More »

Pupils overjoyed as Kwara Gov visits Eucharistic College to applaud UTME champions

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday paid a congratulatory visit to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus College in Ilorin to personally commend the students who scored between 300 and 355 in the recently held Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the strides of all Kwara pupils across public and private schools who came top in the ... Read More »

Dangote Cement says it’s committed to Capacity Building for Ogun Host Communities

The management of Dangote Cement Plc., Ibese Plant has assured that it would continue to complement the efforts of the Ogun State Government in the development of its host communities through capacity building for the people, especially the youths. The company said it’s committed to development for the prosperity of the people and host communities by placing a premium on ... Read More »