Residents of various buildings in Lagos faced a perilous situation as balconies and doors exhibited concerning signs of deterioration. The occupants refrained from lighting up for fear of a catastrophic collapse. Furthermore, on Layi Oyekanmi Street, Ilasa, Mushin, two separate three-storey structures underwent partial demolition. Numerous other distressed edifices were sealed off and marked for Read More…
The United Nations has commended the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration for admitting the African Union (AU) as a permanent member of the G20, a move that has elevated the AU’s status from “invited international organization” to full membership, akin to the European Union. The declaration’s emphasis on accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals Read More…
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a final agreement to lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers and to promptly resume flights operated by Etihad and Emirates Airlines. This development comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the emirate on Monday, following his participation in the G20 summit Read More…
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by sealing eight nightclubs and event centres in both Ikeja and Victoria Island. This move is a response to various safety violations and is in alignment with the government’s commitment to public safety, as articulated by Mr. Lanre Mojola, Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission. Read More…
In a sombre moment for the accounting world and Nigeria at large, the distinguished Chief Akintola Williams, often hailed as the doyen of Nigeria’s accounting profession, peacefully passed away in his sleep at the venerable age of 104. The legacy of this remarkable pioneer, who was the country’s first indigenous chartered accountant, has left an Read More…
In a thrilling African Cup of Nations qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, Nigeria showcased their dominance by defeating Sao Tome and Principe with an astonishing scoreline of 6-0. The match got off to an explosive start as Nigeria wasted no time asserting their control over the game. Read More…
Despite the powerful earthquake that struck Marrakech on Friday night, the African Cup of Nations qualifier between Gambia and Congo will proceed as scheduled on Sunday. This devastating earthquake has claimed over 1,000 lives and left hundreds injured. In contrast, Saturday’s match between Morocco and Liberia, taking place 260 kilometers away in Agadir, has been Read More…
In a heartfelt gathering, close friends and family members of the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, the esteemed Founder of the Fountain of Life Church (FOLC) in Lagos, came together on Saturday to both celebrate his life and bid a final farewell as he was laid to rest. The solemnity of the occasion was beautifully accentuated Read More…
In an electrifying showdown at the U.S. Open on September 9, 2023, American teenage sensation Coco Gauff delivered a stunning comeback performance, overcoming the Belarusian second seed, Aryna Sabalenka, with a final score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. This remarkable victory marked Gauff’s maiden Grand Slam title, firmly establishing her as an icon in American tennis. Read More…
Nigeria played a significant role in the recent uptick in OPEC oil output in August, as revealed by a Reuters survey. Despite ongoing efforts by Saudi Arabia and other members of the broader OPEC+ alliance to stabilize the oil market, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) experienced a boost in production during the Read More…