The re-elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has assured African leaders and stakeholders that Africa will be stronger and more resilient in his second term at the continent's biggest lender.
Adesina, who gave the assurance in a speech during his swearing-in ceremony and oath-taking, which...
The #EndSARS protest against the brutality and misconduct of officers of the Nigerian Police Force, especially its tactical unit, Special Anti Robbery Squad, notoriously known as SARS again for the third day gained momentum casing massive gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The protesters who thronged the streets had earlier caused massive...
Ahead of the September 5 re-opening of airports for international flights, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has released the list of the approved airlines for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
According to the list, the airlines approved include: British Airways, Delta...
The Benue state government has banned all Christmas and New Year activities.
This was disclosed by the state Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday December 17.
Governor Ortom explained that the decision was reached after a review of security situation in the state at the state’s security council meeting which he presided...
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in African private sector have expressed optimism about the future of the continent.
In a survey, which was commissioned by the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee (PAFTRAC), and conducted by African Business magazine in partnership with the Afreximbank, to gauge the private sector view...
Lagos State Government, through the Parastatals Monitoring Office, PMO, has organised a Workshop tagged “Corporate Governance: Series II” for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Government Parastatals in the State to reiterate the continuous adherence to the journey for a better and more prosperous Lagos.
The Special Adviser, Parastatals Monitoring Office,...
A Nigerian billionaire, founder and Chairman of Akande International Corporation (AIC), Harry Akande is dead.
Akande, who was 77 and until his death a Chief conferred on the title of Agba Oye of Ibadanland passed away on Saturday.
According to the family of the business mogul, Akande died due to complications...
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has condemned those attacking the organised labour unions for calling off the proposed industrial action originally scheduled to take place on September 28 as enemies of Nigeria's progress and development.
The Presidency argued that since the organised labour toed the path of honour last...
As part of activities to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day anniversary, a film, Eyimofe (This is my desire), is set to be premiered in the United Kingdom, at BFI London Film Festival on October 11.
The film, which had its world premiere at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival in...
Ace footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has celebrated winning yet another league title by spending £5.5 million on a new luxury yacht.
Juventus were confirmed Serie A champions after a 2-0 victory over Sampdoria on Sunday, the seventh league title of Ronaldo’s career.
The 35-year-old has decided to commemorate the victory by splashing...
