Credit: Techeconomy Onyeka Akumah, the founder and CEO of Treepz, a leading corporate mobility solutions startup in Africa, was awarded a medal at Africa’s 40 Under 40 CEOs Awards in Kampala, Uganda. Event and Recognition: The prestigious Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards & Summit took place on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, serving as a significant […]
The student loan program will commence on Friday, benefiting 1.2 million students in federal tertiary institutions nationwide. Akintunde Sawyerr, the managing director and CEO of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), announced this during a pre-application sensitization press conference in Abuja on Monday. Beneficiary Scope: Sawyerr revealed that the first phase of the program would […]
Thirty-nine students recently completed Paradigm Initiative’s (PIN) 10-week LIFE Legacy training program, which encompasses Life Skills, ICT Skills, Financial Readiness, and Entrepreneurship Skills. This pan-African non-governmental organization held a graduation ceremony at Strathmore University in Nairobi for trainees from the program’s first and second cohorts, awarding them attestations of completion. Program Overview and Impact: The […]
The constituents of Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State have notified Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of their intention to recall Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji from the House of Representatives. They are citing inadequate representation as their reason, in line with Section 69 of the Nigerian […]
Governor Similanayi Fubara of Rivers State confirmed that he began actively making gubernatorial decisions in February 2024. Speaking on Tuesday at the Egbeda Community Secondary School field during the inauguration of internal road projects in Emohua Local Government Area, with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in attendance, Fubara highlighted the efficient and cost-effective delivery of […]
In an explosive NWFL Super Six showdown against Edo Queens, former champions Rivers Angels have proved they still have their wings! Dominant Edo Queens Stunned: In a surprising turn of events, Rivers Angels soared to a 2-1 victory over previously dominant Edo Queens at the NWFL Super Six. This win not only secured bragging rights for the Angels but also […]
Nigeria’s cinemas generated ₦2.25 billion from ticket sales in the first quarter of 2024, according to Filmone Entertainment’s Nigerian Box Office Year Book for 2023, released on Monday. This period saw a significant increase in revenue compared to the ₦1.5 billion generated in the first quarter of 2023. The total number of admissions in Q1 […]
The first-anniversary schedule of events for President Bola Tinubu’s administration is set to commence on Wednesday, May 22, with a World Press Conference. The Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on President Tinubu’s First Anniversary has released details of the initial phase of activities. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations […]
Afonja, a former Chairman of First Bank Plc, passed away on Sunday night at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan at the age of 82. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed his sorrow over the death of former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Ajibola Afonja, calling the news shocking. In a […]
Military Rescue: The Nigerian military’s Joint Task Force Northeast Operation Hadin Kai conducted a 10-day clearance operation in the Sambisa Forest. During the operation, they rescued 350 people, including six adult males, 134 females, and 209 children. Deputy Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Kenneth Chigbu, emphasized the professionalism of the joint task force in this operation. Rescuees’ […]