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Refinery Boost: Aliko Dangote now 65th richest person in the world with $28bn

…Five more Africans made latest Billionaires Index President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote remains the richest man in Africa, and now the 65th richest man in the World, despite the volatility of the Nigerian currency against the dollar. Bloomberg, in its latest top 500 Billionaires Index released on Thursday, revealed that Dangote with a wealth of $28 billion had his ... Read More »

CNPP Backs House of Reps, Urges Reversal of Hikes in Petrol, Cooking Gas Prices, End to Planned VAT Increment

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has thrown its weight behind the House of Representatives’ call for the federal government to reverse the recent hike in petrol pump prices and stabilize cooking gas prices. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, the CNPP urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “immediately reverse the removal ... Read More »

2. Ijesaland’s Next Hope: Dr. Oriyomi Akerele, A Prince Rooted in Excellence and Tradition

A successful healthcare administrator based in the United States, proud Ijesha prince, historian per excellence, Dr. Oriyomi Adewunmi Akerele was born on August 10th 1974, to a the BILARO ruling house of Ijesaland. He attended University of Ilorin where he bagged a B.A degree in history and eventually proceeded to the prestigious University of Arlington Texas where he obtained both ... Read More »

World Food Day 2024: Origin Tech Group Partners with Lagos State Government to Champion Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

In celebration of World Food Day 2024, Origin Tech Group has partnered with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture to drive awareness and inspire action toward food security and sustainable agriculture. Themed “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,” this year’s event highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat food insecurity through local initiatives, ... Read More »

GITEX NIGERIA: LAGOS READY TO HOST THE WORLD, SAYS HAZMAT

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has expressed the Lagos State Government’s readiness to host the GITEX Nigeria conference in September next year. He said the State Government and indeed the entire technology ecosystem in Nigeria would be very receptive to the coming of the global tech show to the country, especially Lagos State, where tech and innovation ... Read More »

SANWO-OLU MOURNS PLUS TV CAMERAMAN, SAMSON OBAFISOYE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of the Plus TV cameraman attached to his Office, Mr. Samson Obafisoye. The Governor described the death of Obafisoye as a great loss, not only to the deceased family but to the broadcast industry. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Wednesday, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, ... Read More »

IGP Egbetokun Mourns Victims of Jigawa Tanker Explosion, Pledges Enhanced Safety Measures

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force commiserates with the Government and good people of Jigawa State, most especially the families of victims of the tanker explosion which occurred at about 11:30 pm on October 15, 2024, in Majia, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State claiming several lives and ... Read More »

Ondo State Reaffirms Commitment to Judicial Excellence, Says Attorney-General Ajulo

Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo has restated the present administration’s commitment towards elevating and transforming the state’s justice sector. Ajulo made the assertion in his speech at the special court session held to declare open the 2024/2025 Legal Year of the Ondo State Judiciary held at the Judiciary Headquarters in Akure on Monday. The Commissioner ... Read More »