Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been announced as the official sponsor of the 4th edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024) scheduled to take place at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, Benin from February 22 to February 24, 2024. The regional event is expected to see a large gathering of key ... Read More »
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“Senator Shuaib Salisu’s Bold Move: 1,000 Indigent Students Receive Free JAMB Forms for Educational Upliftment”
The Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, has demonstrated a firm commitment to educational empowerment of his constituents by providing free JAMB forms to 1,000 brilliant indigent candidates within his senatorial district. This philanthropic initiative is a testament to Senator Salisu’s dedication to encouraging educational excellence and improving access to educational opportunities. To ensure that this initiative ... Read More »
LAGESC Arrest 17 Miscreants for Obstruction on Bolade Pedestrian Bridge
…. Styrofoam Enforcement to be activated from Monday Following the recent enforcement operation undertaken by the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI to dislodge miscreants and criminals identified to cause recurrent obstruction to Lagos residents in transit which resultingly discourages the appropriate use of bridges for pedestrian safety, the Agency apprehended 16 miscreants found laying siege on ... Read More »
“Farewell to Governor Akeredolu: A Legacy of Fearless Leadership and Enduring Impact” Dr. Olukayode Ajulo
Hark! As I alit in London, on that bleak December’s day, The tidings struck me deep, sorrow held its sway. A cherished brother lost, a loss I strive to keep, For four decades in Ibadan, city of Seven hills, our lives entwined, so deep. Thou, a son of Anglican clergy, I, an Anglican bookseller’s child, Our paths converged, our spirits ... Read More »
Dangote Cement Trucks Wrongfully Intercepted In Adamawa
…We don’t need to export to Cameroun where we have an existing cement plant The management of Dangote Cement Plc has stated that two of its trucks that were wrongly intercepted in Adamawa State have been released. The company stated the two trucks loaded with 900 bags of cement each from the Obajana Cement Plant were on their way to ... Read More »
Nifemi Temiloluwa Eitaio-Alao: A Journey of Entrepreneurial Success
In the heart of Nigeria’s bustling city of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nifemi Temiloluwa Eitaio-Alao, affectionately known as “Omo Afonja” and “Flawless” during his university days, embarked on a journey that would see him rise to the pinnacle of entrepreneurial success. His academic pursuit in Accounting at the University of Ilorin, followed by an MBA in Finance from Ladoke Akintola University, ... Read More »
Kwara Governor Allocates N1bn Monthly for Cash Awards as Wage Bill Soars
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend said public welfare in form of continuous cash award to workers and other palliatives and support for different segments of the state remains a top priority for the government, acknowledging the impact of inflation on the living standard of the people and provision of public services. The Governor said the administration has ... Read More »
DABIRI-EREWA CONGRATULATES FIRST AFRICAN DIPLOMAT, HONOURED BY A US CONGRESS
ABUJA, FEB. 17 2024: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Amb. Amina Smaila, Nigeria’s Consul-General in Atlanta Georgia for her recognition and commendation by the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, thus making history as the first-ever recognition of an African diplomat in its 247-year history. In the congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described Smaila ... Read More »
Governor AbdulRazaq Empowers Youth at Kwara Book Festival
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday said the administration will continue to empower the youth, nurture their talents and equip them with necessary skills to thrive in the evolving world. He said the government prioritizes youth development, thereby investing in projects that create opportunities for them to explore, experiment and express themselves freely. The Governor was speaking in Ilorin ... Read More »
Kwara Gov restates commitment to openness as Palliative Committee submits reports
Kwara State Palliative Distribution Committee at the weekend submitted their report to the state government, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commending the efforts and the fairness with which they carried out the exercise. The state government had in August 2023 inaugurated the committee to distribute 250,000 10kg bags of rice to the less privileged as part of the efforts to ease ... Read More »