Hilda Baci, the Guinness World Record Cook-a-thon champion from Nigeria, along with Gloria Michael, a Tanzanian journalist, and 98 other outstanding young Africans, have been honoured with the “100 Africa Travel under 40 awards.” The accolades were presented at an event organised by Mr. Ikechi Uko, the brain behind AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market, Read More…
Day: 5 September 2023
Lagos State Assembly forms committee to investigate missing intestine case
The Lagos State House of Assembly has taken action in reaction to the disturbing situation of 12-year-old Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestine purportedly vanished during medical treatment. On Monday, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa formed an ad hoc committee to investigate the subject extensively. The incident came to public attention when the boy’s mother, Abiodun Deborah, expressed Read More…
UK announces £49 million investment in African climate change initiatives
The United Kingdom has unveiled its commitment to invest £49 million in projects aimed at combating climate change across Africa. This announcement comes ahead of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, scheduled to be hosted by Kenya from 4th to 6th September. The projects are expected to focus on mobilising financial resources for climate action and Read More…
President Tinubu to inaugurate Lagos Red Line Light Rail Project before year-end – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed that President Bola Tinubu will officially inaugurate the Red Line of the Lagos Light Rail project before the close of 2023. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this significant development while becoming the project’s inaugural passenger on the Blue Line of the Light Rail, which traverses Marina, on Monday. “The Red Line Read More…
Lagos State cautions truckers about bridge height restrictions
In a firm admonition issued on Monday, the Lagos State Government directed truck drivers to exercise vigilance concerning height restriction barriers newly positioned at several bridges throughout Lagos, specifically designed for articulated vehicles. Mr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, conveyed this message through an official statement in Lagos, pinpointing the Read More…
Naira Slides Against Dollar, Hits N747.87 at Investors and Exporters Window
On Monday, the Nigerian Naira experienced a depreciation against the US Dollar, reaching an exchange rate of N747.87 at the Investors and Exporters window. This marked a 1.01% decline compared to the N740.38 rate observed at the close of business on September 1. The open indicative rate concluded at N772.06 to the dollar during Monday’s Read More…
60 same-sex wedding suspects remanded
Over 60 individuals apprehended last week in Nigeria in connection with an alleged same-sex wedding, an activity deemed illegal in the country, have been ordered to remain in custody, as confirmed by both the police and their legal representative on Monday. The decision to detain the suspects was granted following a court hearing held on Read More…
Eni to sell Nigerian onshore subsidiary to Oando amid energy sector shakeup
In a strategic move indicative of the evolving landscape in Nigeria’s energy sector, Italy’s Eni has agreed to divest its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, Agip Oil Company Ltd (NAOC), to the local firm Oando. The deal, announced on Monday, marks yet another international energy giant relinquishing onshore assets in this West African nation. Eni’s decision aligns Read More…
Government takes bold steps to eliminate torture
The Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating torture in Nigeria. Speaking at a three-day training session focused on Medico-Legal documentation and the rehabilitation of torture victims in Abuja, Jedy-Agba, who also serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, outlined the government’s commitment to Read More…
Presidential Election Tribunal to deliver verdict on Tinubu’s presidency challenge Wednesday
In a much-anticipated decision scheduled for Wednesday, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) is poised to render its verdict on petitions challenging the outcome of the presidential election that ushered Bola Tinubu into the highest office of the land, as announced by the court registrar on Monday. The presidential contest held in February saw Bola Read More…