Alibaba is replacing Daniel Zhang as chairman and CEO as the Chinese tech giant undergoes the biggest shakeup in its history. Joseph Tsai, executive vice chairman and a co-founder of Alibaba (BABA), will succeed Zhang as chairman, the company said…
Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence
Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who has rarely been seen in public in the past three years, has resurfaced at a school in Hangzhou, a report says. The 58-year-old has kept a low profile since criticising China’s financial regulators in 2020.…
*COVID-19 protocols shunned as Lagos auctions 88 vehicles (Punch)*Why we reopened schools despite spike – Sanwo-Olu (Sun)
COVID-19 protocols shunned as Lagos auctions 88 vehicles (Punch) The car park of the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences in the Alausa area of Ikeja was a rowdy place on Wednesday afternoon as over 300…
*Lagos police arrest 25 suspected armed robbers few days to New Year (Vanguard)*Lagos pledges improved bus services (Punch)
Lagos police arrest 25 suspected armed robbers few days to New Year (Vanguard) The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested 15 suspected armed robbers and a cult member of the ‘Eiye Confraternity’, a few days to the New Year…
*Panel rejects LCC’s request to ‘take back’ Lekki tollgate (Punch)*Lekki Tollgate: Surveillance camera stopped recording at 8 pm – LCC MD (Vanguard)
Panel rejects LCC’s request to ‘take back’ Lekki tollgate (Punch) The Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing the alleged shootings of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers on October 20, 2020 at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos has declined the request by the…
COVID-19: Ethiopian Airlines delivers Jack Ma’s medical supplies to Nigeria
An Ethiopian Airlines Freighter on Tuesday landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to deliver medical supplies from the Jack Ma Foundation. The flight landed at 3:20pm, hours after the closure of international airports by the Nigerian Government.…
Buhari congratulates inaugural winner of Africa Business Hero Award
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian entrepreneur, Temi Giwa-Tubosun, the inaugural winner of the Africa Business Hero Award, founded by renowned Chinese technology entrepreneur, Jack Ma. A statement by the President’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said the Award, accompanied by a…
*FG allays fear on Third Mainland Bridge collapse (Guardian) *One year after, Lagos brings back Ready Set Work Programme (Tribune)
FG allays fear on Third Mainland Bridge collapse (Guardian) The Federal Government has allayed fears of residents and motorists on the stability of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, saying that it is strong and safe. This is coming against…
*CCT delivers judgment in Onnoghen’s trial Thursday (Punch) * Tribunal orders INEC to allow APC candidate inspect election materials (Guardian)
CCT delivers judgment in Onnoghen’s trial Thursday (Punch) The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday fixed Thursday for its final judgment in the charges of false and non-declaration of assets instituted against Justice Walter Onnoghen, who reportedly resigned as the…
