Scholars dismiss China’s debt-trap narrative as baseless
By Favour Ulebor A team of African scholars has debunked the widely held belief that China engages in debt-trap diplomacy, describing it as a “misconception lacking credible evidence.” The scholars made this assertion during the unveiling of their new book, China, Building a Global Community With a Shared Future: A Deconstruction of Debt-Trap Diplomacy, at […]
Ambassador Ajadi congratulates CP Bode Ojajuni, says promotion well-deserved
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the esteemed South-West leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has extended his warmest congratulations to Bode Ojajuni who was recently elevated to the enviable rank of Commissioner of Police.
Wike, Atiku bicker over 2027
MR Lere Olayinka, Media Aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has vowed that his principal would frustrate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential bid as he did in 2023.
The Night at Kirikiri Prison
Yesterday, the author narrated how she fell ill in the midst of her travails and her efforts to save herself and her bank.
CITN unveils revolutionary taxation exam system set for April 2025 launch
By Elizabeth Osayande The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN is set to transform taxation education with the introduction of a groundbreaking examination system, scheduled to launch in April 2025. This significant upgrade will feature a revised syllabus and the implementation of Computer-Based Examinations, CBE for all candidates. CITN’s commitment to enhancing taxation education […]
Youth unemployment, hunger worrisome — Alake
THE Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, yesterday, described the high rate of unemployment among youths and food shortage as worrisome just as he advocated the youth involvement in agricultural activities, especially farming, to reduce rising unemployment and boost food production in the country.
Mohbad: Coroner’s magistrate asked to recuse from case
The magistrate presiding over the Coroner’s court investigating the death of the late musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, in Ikorodu, Mrs. T.A Shotobi has been asked to recuse from the case or publicly deny that she had a conversation with a third party on the matter. In a letter to the Chief Coroner’s Office and the […]
Partnership with LIFC ‘ll boost GDP, economic growth — Lagos govt
THE Lagos State government, yesterday, expressed optimism that its partnership with EnterpriseNGR, on the platform of the Lagos International Financial Council, LIFC, would facilitate an increase in the tech ecosystem’s contribution to it’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, from three per cent to 10 per cent through venture capitals in Lagos-based tech startups.
Nigeria Happens to me
By Ayorinde Ajibola The National Orientation Agency (NOA) recently launched the “Nigeria Happens To Me” campaign to redefine the national identity narrative and revive a sense of collective responsibility. This campaign was to shift public perception from passive citizenship to active patriotism, especially during Nigeria’s economic hardship. The campaign challenges a commonly expressed sentiment among […]
Lawyers demand strict compliance with judicial rulings on land disputes
By Elizabeth Ngozi Legal practitioners have called for stricter adherence to judicial pronouncements on land disputes, expressing concerns over increasing non-compliance. The lawyers made this call during a court session in Lagos, emphasizing the need for fairness and transparency in legal proceedings. Speaking to journalists, the lawyers stated that adherence to judicial rulings is essential […]
Young Nigerians tasked on luxury sales
Lead Consultant of DameOasis, Mr. David Osadolor, spearheaded an exclusive luxury sales training event, Unlock Luxury Sales Success in Abuja.
