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100, 000 Athletes from 27 Countries to Participate in Lagos Marathon
A total of 100, 000 athletes from 27 countries including Nigeria will be participating in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos Marathon billed to hold from 7am to 2pm on February 11, 2017. 64 elite athletes from 26 countries…
Why the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on Africa
Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, who alongside Bill, shapes and endorses the foundation’s procedures, reviews results, and sets the general heading of the association. Through her work at the foundation in the course of 15…
AMCON takes over Arik Airline, Appoints Mr Oluseye Opasanya (SAN) as Receiver Manager
The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday said it has taken over the operation of Nigeria’s largest domestic carrier, Arik Air. Mr Jude Nwauzor, AMCON spokesperson, confirmed the development to newsmen in Lagos. Nwauzor said the airline would…
Oba Akiolu Visits Osinbajo at The Villa, Abuja
Oba Akiolu was welcomed by The Acting President with the Special Adviser to the President on Media, Mr Femi Adesina and Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media, Mr Laolu Akande. The Monarch told State House correspondents that he…
Ambode at German-African Business Summit in Nairobi, Woos Investors to Partner with Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the State is willing, able and ready to partner with investors within and outside Africa, just as he said that adequate measures have been put in place to enhance the ease…
Thai Citizens Making a Hand Printing with Wishes for Peace
A peace event of making hand printing flag for peace took place at Asawittayaschool in Thai, Bangkok. With 1,300 participants of the students, parents, teachers and the citizens of the communities, the peace event was held to boost civic awareness…
Op-Ed: Africa is now in serious danger of sleepwalking into a cancer crisis. By Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
One of the unfortunate consequences of more people surviving childhood and living longer lives is that you start to see cases of cancer steadily increase. But while medical advances are helping to improve survival rates of cancer patients in high-income…
Lagos State Waste Managers Fear Losing Business to Foreign Investors
Members of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAN) have begged the Lagos State House of Assembly to protect their investments in state’s Cleaner Lagos Initiative. The executive bill is entitled: “Bill for Law to Provide for the Management,…
When I look to Africa, I see a continent of hope – By António Guterres
A Continent of Hope – By AntónioGuterres Far too often, the world views Africa through the prism of problems. When I look to Africa, I see a continent of hope, promise and vast potential. I am committed to building on those…
