1,200 startups apply as SEDC moves to boost South East innovation ecosystem
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja More than 1,200 technology-driven businesses have applied for the inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP), an initiative of the South East Development Commission aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and investment opportunities across the region. The Commission disclosed that 50 startups have now emerged as finalists following a multi-stage screening process under […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa refuses to resign after reinstatement of impeachment proceedings
In a televised speech, Ramaphosa said there was nothing in Friday’s Constitutional Court ruling that justified impeachment or his removal from office.
Chelsea begin managerial talks; Alonso, Iraola emerge top contenders — Reports
Chelsea have started contacting prospective managerial candidates as the club steps up efforts to appoint a new permanent head coach following Liam Rosenior’s dismissal, with Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola emerging as leading contenders, according to the BBC.
Artistes, producers living together influenced Afrobeats’ best records – Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy recounted how a random incident involving D’Prince and their manager, Sunday Are, at a house where they were living together in Mo’Hits mansion inspired D’Banj’s ‘Olorun Maje.’
SSANU, NASU resume negotiation with FG
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in Nigerian universities has resumed negotiations with the Federal Government following the suspension of its indefinite strike.
$9.6bn P&ID fraud: Court convicts fugitive Briton Nolan in absentia
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, convicted a British citizen, James Nolan, for his role in the controversial gas supply contract scam that led to a $9.6 billion judgment against Nigeria.
