I WAS to attend the International Labour Organisation, ILO, Conference for two weeks in 2011 and was late in making accommodation arrangements in Geneva. I turned to Ambassador Ayo Olukanni, then Nigerian Deputy Ambassador in Vienna, Austria, to see if he had somebody who could check out the hotels and make a booking. Olukanni had Read More…
In a recent controversial decision, Elon Musk, the owner of social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, revealed plans to eliminate a protective functionality that enables users to block other accounts. This move has sparked debates within the company that Musk acquired last year. The block feature on X allows users to restrict specific Read More…
In a tribute to the significance of Isese Day in the year 2023, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has proclaimed Monday, August 21st, as a day of respite for all public servants within the State. This gesture underscores the administration’s dedication to upholding and celebrating the native Yoruba culture and customs, as well as Read More…
U.S. President Joe Biden, alongside South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, unveiled plans to intensify both military and economic cooperation during a summit at Camp David on Friday. The leaders issued a joint and resolute condemnation of China’s “dangerous and aggressive behaviour” in the South China Sea, aiming to Read More…
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to unify the Naira exchange rate, a crucial step to safeguard the nation from impending financial turmoil. Speaking at the 2023 Lagos Bankers Night themed “Exchange Rate Unification: Glocal Implications, Organisations, and the Country,” Dr. Ken Opara, President and Chairman of Read More…
In a determined move to reinforce safety measures and discourage pedestrians from disregarding designated footbridges, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has apprehended and subsequently arraigned eight individuals for recklessly crossing a highway in the Ojota district of the state. This initiative underscores the importance of adhering to safety protocols and utilising the provided pedestrian Read More…
The Lagos State Government has initiated a groundbreaking endeavour called “The Art for Climate Change” project, which harnesses the power of creative art to confront climate-related challenges, cultivate awareness, and encourage action through artistic expression. In collaboration with the Creative Youth Community Development Initiative – Solution17 for Climate Action and New York University, Abu Dhabi Read More…
A senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), affiliated with the Federal Operation Unit Zone A in Ikeja, met a tragic end in a fatal car crash along the Lagos-Badagry expressway on Friday. According to Mr. Williams Manga, the Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the accident transpired at approximately 11:20 a.m. Read More…
Renowned Nigerian music luminaries, David Adeleke (Davido) and Divine Ikubor (Rema), along with the celebrated comedian AY Makun, have been honoured with inclusion in the prestigious ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. On Friday, the initiators held a press conference in Abuja, where they revealed the roll call of peacebuilders. In addition to the Read More…
Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) has affirmed that its operations at the Bonny Island plant remain underway, notwithstanding the ongoing Force Majeure status. This action is in response to major liquids evacuation pipelines being unavailable due to acts of sabotage and vandalism. The company assured that these challenges have not halted its overall functioning. In a Read More…
