Some civil society groups have vowed to make President Muhammadu Buhari probe the corruption allegations involving top officials of his government. In a statement on Sunday, the groups announced that from Tuesday, their members will begin a daily sit-out at…
The State Government of Osun has called on citizens, groups and corporate organisations doing business in the state to be up and doing in the fulfillment of their civic duty by paying their taxes regularly. Government made this call after…
By: VICTOR AKANDE I intend a pun of how the death incidents that have trailed pop singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, in the last one week are turning out. Pardon me if this offends sensibilities in view of the departed souls;…
Ude said AFRIFF is well prepared to host filmmakers and actors from around the world this year, noting that the festival continues to attract interests with a record of 3,232 film entries received this year alone.
Igbo leaders, led by Deputy Senate President, Dr. Ike Ekweremadu and the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo socio-cultural group, John Nnia Nwodo, yesterday met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Aso Rock and alleged perpetual marginalisation of the South-east region.…
He faced challenges like all great people but he never looked back. Even when he was maligned regularly by those who hated his guts, he responded with more earth-shaking successes.
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governor, Godwin Emefiele, has emerged the 2017 Forbes magazine Best of Africa Innovative Banking Award. President of Forbes Customs Emerging Markets, Mark Furlong, said the award was in recognition of Mr. Emefiele’s courage and determination in using monetary policy to ensure financial stability in Nigeria.
"There had been relatively little in the way of public statements about President Donald Trump’s administration positions on Africa policy, but in speeches this week and at a congressional hearing, U.S. officials provided some insight."
Uber has said that over 1.8 million active riders are using its app since the company was launched in Africa four years ago. Uber, in a statement marking the anniversary in Africa, said the company has brought many benefits to…
The Odu’a Investment Company Limited, the investment hub of the South-West region of Nigeria, has concluded plans to venture into the oil and gas sector to boost the company’s fortunes. The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, OICL, Mr.…
