A partnership between WaterAid and the Lagos State Government resulted in the unveiling of a newly installed 6,000-litre solar-powered borehole, refurbished toilets, and handwashing stations at Community and LGA Primary schools in Ijegun. Evelyn Mere, WaterAid Nigeria’s Country Director, emphasised that the commissioning, coinciding with World Toilet Day 2023, marked a significant step. The project Read More…
Sterling Bank Limited, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has clinched the prestigious title of the 2022 Overall Best Workplace in Nigeria, affirming its consecutive win in the large corporate category awards hosted by Great Place to Work (GPTW). This year marks Sterling Bank’s continuous triumph in claiming the overall best workplace award by GPTW Read More…
Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), revealed in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that the committee intends to strategise for the upcoming 2024 events, particularly focusing on the Olympics, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) set for Dec. 13. Nezianya highlighted that during the AGM, the committee plans Read More…
In Berlin, Nigerian and German firms have solidified their economic partnership by signing two significant agreements, announced a presidential spokesperson. The deals encompass a substantial $500 million renewable energy pact and a gas export arrangement, marking a pivotal step in bolstering ties between the nations. Union Bank of Nigeria and Germany’s DWS Group sealed a Read More…
The House of Representatives has greenlit the medium-term expenditure framework for 2024-2026, a critical set of assumptions shaping the country’s upcoming budgets. The outlined projections, ratified by President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet before reaching the National Assembly, anticipate the naira to hover around 700 Naira per dollar in 2024, gradually strengthening in the subsequent years. The Read More…
Nigeria has now slipped to the third spot in Group C for the CAF qualification series leading to the 2026 World Cup. This shift comes after the conclusion of two crucial Match Day 2 games within the group. In a stunning upset at the Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda secured a surprising 2-0 win against Read More…
In a significant move, Sun Africa LLC, an international organisation, has pledged extensive support to bolster President Bola Tinubu’s administration by injecting $2.2 billion into critical power infrastructure development for Nigeria. The Minister of Power, Mr.Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday by Mr. Bolaji Tunji, his Special Adviser for Strategic Communication Read More…
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, emphasised the imperative need for continuous backing to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Schmale stressed, “We are part of the global trend in Nigeria of increasing humanitarian needs, with funding not holding up to Read More…
The Super Eagles managed to secure a second successive draw, grappling to maintain a 1-1 stalemate against Zimbabwe’s Warriors in Rwanda. The clash unfolded at the Huye Stadium in Butare, marking a pivotal matchday 2 Group C confrontation in their 10-match journey to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the earlier 1-1 struggle Read More…
In Nigeria, discussions about dog meat consumption spark varied opinions and debates, reflecting a cultural tradition in some regions, particularly the southeastern parts. Despite differing views on this practice, questions loom over its prevalence and societal impact. Amidst this discourse, South Korea has taken a monumental step towards ending the centuries-old tradition of consuming dog Read More…
