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LAGOS, NIGERIA – As part of activities to mark the 2024 World Environment Day, Nigeria’s wholesale financial institution, the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc, said it has planted over 3, 000 trees in Lagos and Abuja respectively. This year’s theme, “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” guided DBN’s comprehensive …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens’ well-being and national prosperity. As a universal currency, time is equally distributed but unequally valued, with marginalized communities frequently bearing the brunt of temporal inefficiencies. At the politics-time intersection, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Africa is facing a growing challenge of managing its waste and natural resources in a sustainable way. The current traditional linear economic model, characterized by a “take, make, dispose” pattern that is extracting, consuming, and disposing of materials, is inefficient, wasteful, and harmful to the environment and …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – NOVA Bank has announced the appointment of David Isiavwe as Executive Director of Operations and Information Technology, and Chinwe Iloghalu as Executive Director of Institutional and Commercial Banking. These strategic appointments are part of NOVA Bank’s efforts to reinforce its leadership team, aligning with …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Renowned African philanthropist and business leader Tony Elumelu is set to focus on transformative economic growth, youth employment, and energy transition as key priorities during this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in late September in New York, USA. Elumelu will call for urgent action through various …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised his wife, Senator (Mrs.) Remi Tinubu, as his rock, confidante, and greatest supporter on her 64th birthday. Tinubu took to social media on Saturday, September 21, 2024 to share his heartfelt message, celebrating the unwavering strength and …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED This is an urgent call to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, regarding the flooded section of road between Sagamu Express Junction and the old Toll Gate. This area is causing significant gridlock and poses a serious danger to motorists and commuters traveling along the Lagos/Abeokuta-Sagamu-Ijebu …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), has begun the second phase of repair on Zion Plaza-Olusoji Avenue, linking Alao-Akala Expressway, Ibadan. OYSROMA would also work on the drainage problem in the areas designated for repairs. According to a release e-signed and made available to …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Popular actor, filmmaker, and content creator, Adedimeji Lateef, paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State as he prepares for the premiere of his latest film, *Lisabi*. The movie, which is centered on the legendary warrior Lisabi and his significant impact on Egbaland, is set to …

ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – Team Ogun has made a remarkable impact at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with impressive performances and a growing medal tally. Starting strong with a historic first medal in Para Table Tennis, the team’s journey has been marked by significant achievements. …