COP29: Early breakthrough as nations agree on Carbon Credit Standards

COP29: Early breakthrough as nations agree on Carbon Credit Standards

By Godwin Oritse On the opening day of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, global leaders reached an important milestone, achieving consensus on standards for generating carbon credits under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. This decision, celebrated by COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, is anticipated to boost demand for carbon credits while […]
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MOWAA both for preservation of artwork, cultural career development – Management

MOWAA both for preservation of artwork, cultural career development – Management

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE management of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), Benin City said contrary to belief in some quarters, the museum is both for the storage of artworks and the development of careers for cultural professionals, curators, artists, among others. Besides, the management of MOWAA said when fully in […]

Elton Sturna announces release of new song titled ‘Hard To Get’

Elton Sturna announces release of new song titled ‘Hard To Get’

The rising Afrobeats star continues to make waves in the Nigerian music scene, building on the success of his latest single, ‘’HARD TO GET’’. Since the release of his ‘’HARD TO GET’’, song which is now available on all major streaming platforms, fans have praised Elton Sturna for his captivating voice, relatable lyrics, and charismatic […]

Why Trump may not be too bad for Africa, by Jideofor Adibe

Why Trump may not be too bad for Africa, by Jideofor Adibe

The November 5, 2024 presidential election in the USA has come and gone. Americans have spoken. Donald Trump is returning to the White House as the country’s 47th President with a convincing win, polling 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris’ 226.  There are several observations on how Trump’s second term in office could possibly impact on […]

Amal prioritises preventive health in Lagos

Amal prioritises preventive health in Lagos

To ensure a healthier future, Amal Outreach, a public health initiative, is spearheading a nationwide initiative to promote preventive health, particularly, in Lagos Island communities.

FastCheck Africa Develops Curriculum For Media Practitioners in Higher Institutions

FastCheck Africa Develops Curriculum For Media Practitioners in Higher Institutions

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A non-governmental organisation and prominent Fact-checking organisation, FactCheck Africa has developed a comprehensive fact-checking curriculum tailored for journalism, media, and communication programmes in Nigeria’s higher institutions of learning as part of efforts to address the growing challenges of misinformation and hate speech. The convener of FactCheck Africa, Abideen Olasupo, in a […]

Kaiama LG Chair, Kwara Danladi Assures Residents of Dividends of Democracy

Kaiama LG Chair, Kwara Danladi Assures Residents of Dividends of Democracy

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Chairman of Kaiama local government area of Kwara State Alh Abubabar Abdullahi Danladi has assured that he’ll give dividends of democracy to his people in the areas of improving the low education standard, provision of more good roads and water and adequate security among others. Abubakar who said this while […]

Biji-biji Initiative drives environmental, social change globally

Biji-biji Initiative drives environmental, social change globally

A Malaysian-based social enterprise, Biji-biji Initiative, has pledged commitment to helping organisations grow their environmental and social competence through accelerator programmes. Biji-biji, which disclosed this in a statement of said  it would do so by aligning their initiatives and efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The statement reads: “The workshop has been held […]

The minors: A reflection of decay in society, by Dakuku Peterside

The minors: A reflection of decay in society, by Dakuku Peterside

WHEN voices rise in waves of protest, deeper wounds are laid bare, truths woven into our laws and ethics, waiting to be unearthed. In Nigeria, the #EndBadGovernance protests became a mirror reflecting these issues: the government arrested and prosecuted 76 individuals, including minors, accusing them of conspiring to overthrow the government. These were innocent children, facing […]

Child abuse: Church of England asks Archbishop of Canterbury to resign

Child abuse: Church of England asks Archbishop of Canterbury to resign

There are growing calls for Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, to resign, over his failure to ‘rigorously’ follow up on reports of alleged child abuse linked to the Church of England. A recent report has revealed that “horrific” and violent abuse of more than 100 children and young men by John Smyth QC, a […]

Bayo-Lawal bags TFAA award for Entrepreneurship

Bayo-Lawal bags TFAA award for Entrepreneurship

*Tasks young entrepreneurs to be resilient By Dapo Akinrefon The Co-founder of Dukiya Investments, Mr Babatunde Bayo-Lawal, has emerged winner at the 18th edition of the prestigious The Future Africa Awards (TFAA), taking home the coveted Prize for Entrepreneurship of the Year 2024. The award recognises Bayo-Lawal’s innovative leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, which has driven […]

UNILORIN, JOSTUM clash in historic Varsity Cup final tomorrow

UNILORIN, JOSTUM clash in historic Varsity Cup final tomorrow

By Jacob Ajom There will be lots of fireworks as the maiden edition of the Varsity Cup Men’s Football 2024 season comes to an end tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Main Bowl of the University of Benin Sport Complex, Benin City, Edo State. The final match will be between the comeback kings, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) […]

I use music to promote peace, love – Singer, Big Berry

I use music to promote peace, love – Singer, Big Berry

Rising music star, Musa Abdulmalik Oyarekhau, fondly referred to as Big Berry, has said that he use his music to spread love and peace among Nigerians and music fans. Big Berry, whose music career started taking shape while he was in secondary school, where friends coined the nickname “Malikberry.” Upon entering Auchi Polytechnic, where the […]

Obasanjo visits, wishes Aiyedatiwa victory

Obasanjo visits, wishes Aiyedatiwa victory

By Dayo Johnson Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has wished Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, victory in the November 16 Ondo State governorship election. Obasanjo, who paid a courtesy visit to the Governor in Akure, after the commissioning of the Ojaja Park, an estate developed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye […]