As part of its goal to distribute free Bibles, the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) reports that in 2022, it donated various bibles totalling 16.7 million naira. This information can be found in a statement authored by Mr. Benjamin Mordi, BSN, Manager, Media and Public Relations Officer, and provided to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. Read More…
Day: 15 March 2023
Ikorodu APC leaders address member complaints
Prior to the March 18 governorship and Lagos House of Assembly (LSHA) elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Apex Leadership in Ikorodu assured party officials of preparations to resolve all concerns highlighted by its members. They provided the guarantee during a town hall meeting with party members on Tuesday in the Lagos neighbourhood of Ikorodu. Read More…
Singer TY Buoyant argues for Diaspora artists, to release single
Afrobeats artists should receive greater respect than they now do, according to Nigerian musician Olabisi Omokolade Oluwatoyin, better known by his stage name TY Buoyant. This is in light of the success that the genre has gained on a global scale. Afrobeats music from other continents deserves the same attention and global recognition, according to Read More…
NGX: Sell-offs cost investors N36bn
At the end of trading on Tuesday, investors in the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) stock market had lost N36 billion. In particular, equity capitalisation declined by N36 billion, or 0.12%, from its opening price of N30.391 trillion to its closing price of N30.355 trillion. The All-Share Index (ASI), which closed at 55,722.9 as opposed to Read More…
Gulf Brokers extends to Nigeria, diversifies services
Gulf Brokers, a stockbroking firm, said it has expanded its services to Nigeria and made a commitment to provide a variety of services there, according to a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by the company’s financial analyst, Mr. KP Syam. Syam said that the business just included Nigeria in its array of services, which Read More…
Young investors in Nigeria get $672 million tech fund
Nigeria on Tuesday unveiled a $672 million fund to aid the internet and creative industries for young investors who find it difficult to raise money in the biggest economy in Africa. The fund, which caters to individuals between the ages of 15 and 35, is launched at a time when locals are worried by the Read More…
Lagos Guber: Obi supporters rally for LP win
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for governor in Lagos State, on Tuesday, received the backing of some of Peter Obi’s followers. At a press conference held at the party secretary’s office in Ikeja GRA, the support organisations committed to helping the LP win the state. They promised to carry out this by organising Read More…
55 nations suffer COVID-19-related health worker shortages – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that as more people continue to travel to wealthier nations in quest of better-paying professions, there is a critical shortage of health personnel in more than 55 countries. They continue to look for higher-paying jobs in developed countries that have increased efforts to hire them in light of the Read More…