Listing fintechs on the Stock Exchange
The call by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for President Bola Tinubu to mandate major fintechs to list on the Nigerian stock market deserves serious attention. NGX Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Temi Popoola made the appeal during an engagement with the President, against the background of the Exchange’s drive to deepen Nigeria’s capital […]
Brain drain hits AAUA as welfare woes push lecturers out
—-Rejects promise, demands payment before resumption By Dayo Johnson Akure Lecturers at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, Ondo State, are leaving the institution amid welfare concerns and the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Findings show that the prolonged industrial action and poor welfare package have affected staff retention, with some […]
Kenya government recognises Africa’s Next Supermodel Initiative
By Esther Onyegbula The Kenyan Government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, has recognised Africa’s Next Supermodel, the continent-wide modelling initiative founded by renowned fashion entrepreneur and international model scout Joan Okorodudu, for its contribution to promoting African fashion, tourism, culture and youth empowerment. The recognition places Africa’s Next Supermodel at the centre of […]
ASUU declares indefinite strike at Bayelsa varsities over CBA, 19‑month arrears
At the Amassoma campus, ASUU-NDU Chairperson, Comrade Oyinkepreye Lucky Bebeteidoh, confirmed that lecturers had resolved to down tools
2027: APC suffers setback in Sokoto as supporters defect to ADC
SOKOTO: The political landscape in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State witnessed a major realignment on Tuesday as prominent members and supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) announced their defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development has been described by political observers as a […]
Ex-FRSC Operations boss Omeje joins Health Emergency Initiative board
By Chioma ObinnaThe Health Emergency Initiative, HEI, has appointed a former Deputy Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Hyginus Uche Omeje, as a member of its Board of Trustees, bringing more than three decades of road safety and emergency response experience to the organisation. Omeje’s appointment was approved at the board’s meeting […]
