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Harvard Business School today released a case study examining the role and impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), and its unique approach to catalysing entrepreneurship in Africa.

Harvard Business School Launches Tony Elumelu Foundation Case Study Spotlights Role of African Philanthropy in Transforming the Development Agenda in Africa At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a case study examining the role and impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), and its ... Read More »

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 the dividend ... Read More »

“Unveiling the Unreported: Yahaya Bello’s Transformative Achievements in Kogi State Revealed”. By Sadiq Abdullateef

FROM 2007 to 2023, there were only three northern governors I never had the opportunity of meeting face to face or had a sit-down with – one is Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, which is surprising, considering the fact that it is my state and I have a very good relationship with some top politicians there. The second is ex-Kebbi governor ... Read More »

“INEC’s Tight Schedule: Edo State Election Nomination Forms Submission Period Revealed”

As provided by the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the forthcoming off-cycle Edo State Governorship election, the deadline for the conduct of primaries by political parties expired on 24th February 2024. The next activity is the submission of nomination forms by political parties via the dedicated online portal. The Commission has earmarked a period of 20 days for Political ... Read More »

Celebrated Journalist Azuh Arinze Releases Two Pioneering Books: A Testament to Journalism Excellence

In a warm and heartfelt message to friends and well-wishers, esteemed journalist Azuh Arinze welcomes everyone to the month of March, marking his birthday and the release of two monumental books. Titled “Anything And Everything Journalism” and “My Story Of Many Colours,” Arinze’s latest literary contributions promise to be significant milestones in the world of journalism. Anything And Everything Journalism ... Read More »

“Nigeria Police Force Unveils Cutting-Edge Security Gear for Safe Schools Initiative”

Launches Training, Capacity Building Programme for School Protection Squad State Coordinators, DPOs Nationwide Following the Strategic Forum on Achieving Safer Schools in Nigeria and the introduction of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual for the Safe School Project on August 9, 2023, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, as part of the mandate of the ... Read More »

“Labour Party Unites: Governor Otti’s Leadership Strengthens Resolve for Edo Elections”

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed confidence in the capacity of Labour Party (LP) and its governorship candidate in Edo State, Barr. Olumide Akpata, to win the Edo gubernatorial election holding in September. Governor Otti spoke Thursday morning at the end of a marathon meeting he convened in Umuahia, capital of Abia, on Wednesday, and attended by ... Read More »

CANADIAN EMBASSY, NIDCOM PARTNERS ON MANAGED MIGRATION

The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Jamie Christoff has emphasised on the need to partner with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for a mutually beneficial partnership and collaboration with regards to migration management between the two countries. The Canadian Envoy stated this during a visit to NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, in Abuja. “I understand the impact of large diaspora groups and ... Read More »

“Political Tide Shifts: Shina Peller Joins PDP, Hailed as a Game-Changer in Oyo State”

The Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Federal Constituency, Hon. Hakeem Adedibu, on Thursday, welcomed the ex-lawmaker, Hon. Shina Peller, and his supporters to the fold of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He described the defection as a “new dawn” for the party in Oke Ogun and the state in general. Adedibu, who was the former Chief Whip in ... Read More »

“Tax Reforms on the Horizon: FIRS Chairman Addresses Obsolete Laws and Multiple Revenue Agencies”

The chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, says there are leakages because several government agencies collect revenues.. Adedeji made this known on Wednesday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee on finance to defend the FIRS’ 2024 budget. The FIRS chairman said a single revenue-collection agency is responsible for collecting revenue in other countries, ... Read More »