Tom Lockyer Stable After On-pitch Collapse The weekend’s Premier League games were marred by the sudden collapse of Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer, who suffered a cardiac arrest during their match against Bournemouth. Luton Town later confirmed that Lockyer is “stable and currently undergoing further tests” after being stretchered off the field. This unfortunate incident Read More…
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Sesor Empowerment Foundation joins hands with C1 Foundation to empower displaced children through digital art
Partnership focuses on fostering creativity and minting digital art as NFTs to aid displaced families. In a bid to support displaced families and empower children, Sesor Empowerment Foundation has joined forces with DedeukwuShryne, a curator collective operating under Chapter One Global Charity Foundation (C1 Foundation). The collaborative effort includes various interventions such as donating food Read More…
AfDB’s PFMA graduates emerge as torchbearers in Africa’s fiscal management
Public Finance Management Academy sees inaugural cohort’s graduation ceremony with a focus on accountability, transparency, and economic governance. Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, Chief Economist and Vice President of the African Development Bank Group, lauded the significant milestone at the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the Public Finance Management Academy (PFMA) for Africa. The Read More…
Liverpool’s Mo Salah reaches milestone in gritty win; Aston Villa stun Arsenal
Liverpool claimed the summit in the Premier League as Mo Salah scored his 200th goal for the club, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Aston Villa upset Arsenal in a 1-0 win, halting the Gunners’ bid to reclaim the top spot. In a nail-biting encounter, Liverpool faced staunch resistance from a determined Read More…
Lagos targets ₦7 trillion budget for 2024 infrastructure, Sanwo-Olu reveals at business forum
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State outlined the state’s ambitious financial needs, aiming for a staggering ₦7 trillion budget to address infrastructural gaps and essential amenities in the forthcoming fiscal year 2024. During the eighth Lagos Corporate Assembly, themed “BOS Meets with Business Community,” held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the pressing need Read More…
Nigeria mulls power utility stake transfer to states amid chronic shortages
Nigeria’s government is exploring a strategic shift, considering relinquishing its 40% stake in 11 power distribution companies (DISCOs) to state governments in a bid to enhance oversight and combat the nation’s longstanding power deficits. Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, revealed plans to potentially exchange federal shares in the DISCOs for stakes in the Niger Read More…
Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership faces antitrust scrutiny in US and UK amid governance shake-up
A regulatory storm brews as Microsoft’s collaboration with OpenAI comes under the antitrust microscope in both the US and UK following recent upheavals in the startup’s leadership. Nearing the resolution of a boardroom clash resulting in the abrupt exit and return of CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft, a substantial supporter of OpenAI, secured a non-voting observer Read More…
US vetoes UN Security Council demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The United States on Friday vetoed a proposed United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, diplomatically isolating Washington as it shields its ally. Thirteen other members voted in favor of a brief draft resolution, put forward by the United Arab Read More…
Enyimba FC seals ₦100m deal with United Nigeria Airline for club sponsorship
Enyimba Football Club of Aba finalised an initial ₦100m agreement with United Nigeria Airlines, marking a significant sponsorship milestone for the club over the next two years. At the ceremony in Enugu, Nwankwo Kanu, Enyimba FC’s Chairman, known as Papilo, he conveyed his delight regarding the deal, emphasising the club’s role in uniting communities. “Today Read More…
Convicted sex offender Dr. Olaleye appeals, cites lack of substantial evidence
Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging his conviction over alleged rape of a minor. His lawyer, Dr. Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, asserts the conviction lacks substantial evidence. In the appeal filed on Nov. 24 at the Lagos State Appeal Court, Dr. Olaleye Read More…