BY ABU-SATAR HAMED NEW YORK, USA – The Africa Center relaunched its capital campaign on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in New York City, bringing together a host of influential figures from business, philanthropy, and culture The event highlighted the center’s mission to strengthen ties between Africa and the global community, …
Read More »Aliko Dangote At UNGA Event – ‘Africa’s Future At An Inflection Point’
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED NEW YORK, USA, – Aliko Dangote, Founder and President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, attended the “Africa at an Inflection Point” event hosted by Invest Africa. The event, organized by the Milken Institute, took place at the Rockefeller Centre in New York during the United Nations General …
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Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE In the midst of Nigeria’s complex economic and political landscape, meaningful conversations become crucial catalysts for change. My recent discussion with Bolade Agbola, a distinguished Agricultural Economist, stockbroker, banker and Business Administration doctorate holder, offered invaluable perspectives on the country’s pressing challenges. As we delved into …
Read More »Stop Blackmailing Me – Epe LG Boss Tells Bloggers
EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS, NIGERIA – Surah Animashaun, the Chairperson of Epe Local Government Area in Lagos State, has called on bloggers and social media users to cease their alleged blackmail campaigns against her. Speaking from the Epe Local Government Secretariat, she urged her detractors to focus on uplifting their …
Read More »Lagos Residents Protest Electricity Tariff Hike: “We Don’t Want Band A, Leave Us On Band B”
LAGOS, NIGERIA – In response to the recent increase in electricity tariffs, a group of Lagos residents took to the streets in protest, expressing their discontent with the new billing structure. Carrying placards with bold messages such as “We reject outrageous tariffs” and “Issue Prepaid Meters for Free,” the residents …
Read More »“LISABI: THE UPRISING” MOVIE, A REMINDER OF EGBA IDENTITY – ABIODUN
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the movie, ‘Lisabi: The Uprising’, as a vivid reminder of the heroic exploits of courage, resilience and determination, which shaped the identity and ethos of the Egbas over the years. According to a release jointly e-signed and …
Read More »Buildings Above Two Floors In Ogun To Carry Insurance Certificate – Govt
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Any construction above two floors in Ogun State must obtain an All Risk Insurance Policy Certificate. This is in line with the provisions of the Ogun State Building Production Management Authority Regulation (OGBPMA) 2022. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, stated …
Read More »Progress Report At Gateway International Airport (+photos)
IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – This is a detailed pictorial status and progress report of the ongoing construction at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, focusing primarily on the main terminal building. The terminal, which will serve as the central hub for passengers, is steadily advancing towards completion, with …
Read More »Dupe Olusola @ 50: Launches Next Generation Foundation To Educate Underserved Children Across Nigeria
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola has announced the launch of the Next Generation Foundation, a philanthropic fund dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and vulnerable children through education. With this foundation, Olusola, is extending her lifelong commitment to empowering …
Read More »How Armed Gunmen Abducted Ogun Journalist, Seun Odunlami In Broad Daylight
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Publisher of the online news platform, Newsjaunt, Seun Odunlami, was abducted by suspected armed men in the Oke-Ilewo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Odunlami was taken at approximately 1:00 pm while standing outside a Bank, where he had gone to …
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