Under the auspices of the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Startup Support and Engagement Portal has been launched as an integral component of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA 2022). Its primary objective is to cultivate the burgeoning landscape of startups and technological expertise […]
Month: April 2024
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) are gearing up for a collaborative effort. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, unveiled this strategic collaboration during the visit of participants from […]
The Nigerian Naira has appreciated to N1000 per US dollar as trading commenced on Monday in the foreign exchange market. This positive development was confirmed by Bureau De Change operator, Mistila Dayyabu. Dayyabu further shared optimistic projections, stating that the Naira is poised to appreciate even further below the N1000 […]
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has issued a stern warning, declaring a looming nationwide blackout if the Nigerian Government does not reverse the recently approved electricity tariff increase. In a statement delivered by its acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, NUEE directly informed the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its efforts to combat financial misconduct among celebrities, particularly in cases of Naira abuse. In a statement released by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Sunday, it was disclosed that the agency is actively investigating several high-profile individuals suspected of misusing the […]
Exciting news for tech enthusiasts! TECNO has officially introduced the highly anticipated CAMON 30 series, marking a significant leap in mobile technology innovation and excellence. Launched on April 2nd, this series is poised to redefine the smart phone experience with its advanced features and capabilities. The excitement doesn’t stop there—TECNO is […]
LAWMA Academy, the educational branch of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, has recently welcomed a new cohort of candidates for its one-month internship program in April. These interns are recent graduates from various universities across the country, representing diverse academic backgrounds. Addressing the interns, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO […]
The kingmakers of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have appointed the current Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The appointment, made by the members of the Olubadan-in-Council, was officially ratified at a meeting held at Mapo Hall on Friday. The meeting, which […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos has handed down a six-month prison sentence without the option of a fine to the controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, for the abuse of the Naira currency. Justice Abimbola Awogboro delivered the verdict as a stern warning to others engaging […]
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail in the sum of N50 million by a high court in Ikeja, Lagos. Facing a 26-count charge related to abuse of office, Emefiele had earlier pleaded not guilty to the allegations brought against him […]