BUA Group Chairman launches $100m Africa Endowment Fund
By Babajide Komolafe Chairman, The BUA Group, Isyaku Rabiu has announced the establishment of a $100 million Africa Endowment Fund for social development and renewal. In a statement announcing the fund, Rabiu said that the Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative Africa Fund Endowment will focus on education, health and social development sectors, starting with infrastructure and […]
Ambassadors summoned in latest round of tit-for-tat between EU, China
China’s ambassadors in Berlin and Paris were summoned for talks on Tuesday, marking another round in a tit-for-tat between China and the European Union that was kicked off by sanctions slapped on Chinese officials by Brussels over the treatment of Uighurs. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in […]
Project Safeup fights COVID-19 apathy, misinformation across southwest Nigeria
According to recent reports, there has been a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases in various parts of the world. This has been attributed to a number of factors, including the efficacy of vaccines, increased immunity of the previously infected, and a significant reduction in crowd gatherings occasioned by the end of the holiday […]
IE bags latest ISO certifications, reiterates commitment to operational excellence
Ikeja Electric, Nigeria’s leading Electricity Distribution Company, has scored another first in the electricity sector, after bagging three latest International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 in recognition of its effective implementation of Occupational Safety & Health, Environment Management and Quality Management processes. In addition, the DisCo also emerged […]
Kwara Hijab Controversy: I took the decision in good faith ― AbdulRazaq
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state has said that the decision to allow every Muslim schoolgirl who so wishes to wear hijab in public schools was taken in good faith, even as he warned parents to talk to their wards to stay away from trouble, warning that,” any attempt to take […]
Austin Zelan says happiness is the ultimate return on investment
What do you consider to be the ultimate return on investment? It differs from person to person, and as Austin Zelan puts it, the ultimate return on investment is happiness. Now, Austin is not discounting all other returns; he is simply explaining that the ultimate goal of other returns is to lead to happiness. As […]
Abami OG to take over the music scene with a new wave
Lagos based fast rising singer Abami OG known for his hit single “Omoye Bad” is a new name that is set to take over the music scene in the coming years as he has been doing good so far. The singer who is unsigned has managed to make a name for himself after doing the […]
2023: PDP clarifies on committee’s report on zoning
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said it had yet to adopt any position on zoning ahead of the 2023 presidential elections
Attack on Ortom: Reps urge DSS to go after Fulani group
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, urged the Department of Security Services. DSS to investigate claims Fulani National Movement, FUNAM, that they were responsible for the assassination attempt on Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Saturday last week.
Anti-Graft War: Why we need guidelines on plea bargaining ―Malami
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Tuesday, said the effective deployment of plea bargain provisions would reduce the financial cost of prosecutions and hasten the trial of corruption cases. However, the AGF, said there was a need for harmonized guidelines on plea bargaining […]
North Korea fired two missiles in first test under Biden — US, South
North Korea fired two missiles just days after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials, the White House and Seoul said, in Pyongyang’s first launch since Joe Biden’s inauguration. The nuclear-armed North has been biding its time since the new US administration took office, not even officially acknowledging its […]
