Tinubu seeks N’Assemby’s approval for $2.2b fresh external loan (Punch) President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly to seek the approval of a fresh $2.2bn as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 Appropriation Act. The President’s…
17-year-old Ugochukwu, son of Nigerian model Oluchi Onweagba, wins Macau Grand Prix
Ugo Ugochukwu, the 17-year-old Nigerian-American racing prodigy, clinched the 2024 FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup title on Sunday at the 71st Macau Grand Prix. The young driver dominated the race from start to finish, representing R-ace GP, with Olivier…
How President-elect Trump plans to transform Washington — Magnus Onyibe
President-elect Donald Trump, set to assume office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025, is preparing to usher in transformative changes that are already evident in the composition of his team. These changes, so striking,…
AI & innovation to take centre stage at 4th Zenith Tech Fair
Zenith Bank is set to host its fourth annual Tech Fair on November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 8am to 6pm. The event, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The…
Tinubu approves 3 spokespersons for his government
President Bola Tinubu has restructured his media and communications team, designating three Special Advisers to collectively serve as government spokespersons, according to a State House statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy). In the reorganisation,…
*Lagos to probe school over alleged sodomy (Punch)*5 dead as Monday sit-at-home turns bloody in Anambra (Tribune)
Lagos to probe school over alleged sodomy (Punch) The Lagos State Government has announced plans to investigate the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old boy by a 22-year-old teacher, Louis Prosper, at Blessed Peace School in Abule Odu in Egbeda community,…
Top reasons FUZE Talent Show 3.0 will blow your mind!
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has launched the third edition of their highly anticipated FUZE Talent Show, a captivating blend of creativity, talent, and corporate social responsibility. This event goes beyond a typical talent contest; it’s a lively celebration of the…
*Lagos destroys shanties, dislodges squatters around Adeniji-Adele (Punch)*Ex-NOGASA Chairman, Phillips bags 21-year imprisonment for fraud (Independent)
Lagos destroys shanties, dislodges squatters around Adeniji-Adele (Punch) The Lagos State government continued its crackdown on illegal settlements on Monday by demolishing shanties built along a drainage channel in the Adeniji Adele area of Lagos Island. The state commissioner for…
Strategic Alliances will drive financial inclusion & innovation, says Remita MD at FirstBank Fintech Conference 6.0
Collaboration between banks and fintechs is the cornerstone of scaling financial innovation and fostering inclusion across Africa, asserted Mr. ‘Deremi Atanda, Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited, during the FirstBank Fintech Conference 6.0 held in Lagos on Wednesday, November…
SteamaCo and Shyft Power Solutions: Transforming Nigeria’s Energy Landscape — Chido Nwakanma
In the wake of a global energy crisis marked by rising costs and dwindling supplies, two pioneering companies in Africa’s energy technology landscape have taken a bold step forward that could redefine the future of energy delivery across the continent.…