Global Citizen, the renowned international advocacy organisation focused on eradicating extreme poverty, has announced Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue as Managing Director for Africa. Based in Lagos, Chuks-Adizue will lead Global Citizen’s strategic initiatives across the continent, with a major focus on Move…
Asido Foundation Wins Prestigious ACAMH Award
A Nigerian mental health advocacy organisation, Asido Foundation, has been named joint winner of the prestigious Innovative Research, Training, or Practice Award by the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) in the UK. Sharing the honour with India’s…
Zarttalent Foundation’s ‘How to Win With Tech’ summit equips Nigerian youth with future-ready tech skills
The Zarttalent Foundation, focused on advancing tech education in Nigeria, held its How to Win With Tech Summit on October 17, bringing together students, educators and tech leaders to explore technology’s role in career building and problem-solving. Prominent speakers included…
Kyari reveals NNPC’s plans for Nigeria’s energy security
•Kyari speaks at the opening ceremony of the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition NNPC Ltd. Group CEO Mele Kyari has reiterated the company’s commitment to resolving Nigeria’s energy trilemma by ensuring energy security,…
LisBon partners DelFest 2024, set to transform transportation with innovative rewards system
•Founder/CEO of LisBon, Alpha Okechukwu A visionary Nigerian tech startup is poised to revolutionise informal transportation in Nigeria with the launch of its public testing phase. LisBon, founded by entrepreneur Mr Alpha Okechukwu, will begin operations on November 18, 2024,…
*IGP Egbetokun disowns policemen protecting foreigners arrested for cybercrimes (Tribune)*NAFDAC seizes counterfeit wines worth ₦41.2m in Nasarawa (Channels)
IGP Egbetokun disowns policemen protecting foreigners arrested for cybercrimes (Tribune) The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun on Monday disowned Police personnel found escorting some foreigners recently arrested for cybercrimes, insisting that they were on an illegal duty as…
*Truck accident claims 3 lives in Lagos (Punch)*Tinubu urged to investigate alleged diversion of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway (Tribune)
Truck accident claims 3 lives in Lagos (Punch) A truck, reportedly suffering from brake failure, crashed into Ayetoro Market in Lagos, leaving at least three people dead. The truck, descending from Ita-Opo, is said to have lost its brakes, hitting…
Sanwo-Olu hails Pastor Tunde Bakare’s legacy at 70
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, on his 70th birthday. In a November 11 statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega…
Peter Obi donates N60m to Peter University, School of Nursing
•Obi presenting a cheque of 50 million Naira for continued infrastructural improvements at Peter University, Onneh/Achina The former Governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has extended a…
*Family members escape as overhead tank collapses on house (DailyTrust)*Nothing will stop us from removing all shanties posing security threat to Abuja — Wike (Leadership)
Family members escape as overhead tank collapses on house (DailyTrust) A man and members of his family narrowly escaped after an overhead tank collapsed on their house at Unguwar Sabon-Tasha in Abaji Area Council of the FCT. The victim, Alhassan…