Vehicle chased by LASTMA kills pregnant woman, 2 children, tricyclist
Tragedy struck, yesterday, in the Ago, Okota area of Isolo Local Government Area, LGA, of Lagos State, when a vehicle, chased by an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, ran into a tricycle, killing a pregnant woman, her two children and the tricycle operator.
Abuja-Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan Railways, Lekki Port and Nigeria’s job creation
The three vital infrastructural projects stand tall among others in the country. The have also redefined Nigeria’s landscape because of their impact on land space and the environment.
Science, technology and innovation: Their nexus, challenge of national devt and the future
By Anya O Anya Being excerpts of a keynote address in honour of Professor A.O.E Animalu, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, recently FROM the mid-17th century to the yearly 19th century the protestant reformation had created an environment where new ideas could sprout and flourish. The German sociologist (Max Weber) had promoted the idea that […]
FG responds to challenge of digital economy roadmap
Information and Communications Technology stakeholders in Nigeria who attended the recent concluded fifth edition of the annual e-Governance Summit, rose stoutly to challenge the federal government of Nigeria to do more than lip service to the issue of leveraging digital technology for effective government service delivery.
US-West Africa Tech Challenge: Squirrel decries disinformation menace in Africa
Frontline Nigerian public relation agency, SquirrelPR has urged all Africans to join hands in attacking the menace of disinformation which is ravaging the world, before it does irreparable harm to African nations.
AIICO Insurance advocates increased digital sales of insurance products, services
AIICO Insurance Plc has lamented the low insurance penetration in the country, advocating increased digital sales of insurance products and services to close the huge gap.
Nigeria’s Independence Day: British community honours Sarafa Isola
The London Borough of Southwark recently organised an event to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary, during which the immediate past Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola was honoured. The event, which occurred on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at the Council Headquarters in Tooley Street, London, was organised at the instance […]
Stanbic IBTC Insurance launches comprehensive funeral expenses cover
Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited has unveiled its latest insurance product, the Sunset Benefit Plan, to help customers celebrate a life well spent and provide comprehensive funeral expenses coverage and financial security during bereavement or loss of their loved ones.
Itsekiri group felicitates with Eyesan over NNPCL’s executive appointment
Iwere Oil and Gas Marketers Association of Nigeria (IOGMAN) has felicitated with their mother and sister Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan on her appointment as the Executive Vice President, of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL Upstream.
Nigeria’s rising external debt sustainable — experts
Despite Nigeria’s rising external debt burden, some financial experts have dispelled fears of possible default in repayment saying that the current N49trn external debt burden is still sustainable.
University of Ibadan: Asido campus network hosts suicide prevention awareness initiative
Globally, there has been a worrying concern on the rise in youth suicide and this is a very serious issue in Nigeria. In support of suicide awareness and prevention, Asido Campus Network, University of Ibadan held a grand finale of its suicide awareness event at the institution’s Trenchard Hallrecently.The event, tagged “Matters that Matter,” showcased […]
