Written by There are statistics that wound the conscience of a nation. And then there are those that indict it irrevocably. Nigeria, once lauded as the “Giant of Africa,” now holds a distinction no government should ever claim: the lowest life expectancy in the world. The latest UN World Population Prospects report has handed Nigeria such an … Continue reading “Editorial: Nigeria has the lowest life expectancy in the world!”
The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank … Continue reading “Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground – By Kazeem Ugbodaga”
• OVER $8 BILLION IN MAJOR UPSTREAM OIL AND GAS FINAL INVESTMENT DECISIONS UNDER PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNALS RENEWED GLOBAL INVESTOR CONFIDENCE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomes the news of Shell’s $2 billion Final Investment Decision (FID) on a new gas project in the shallow offshore HI Field, in OML 144. The new Non-Associated … Continue reading “Nigeria Secures Second Major Gas Investment In 18months With Shell`s’ $2bn Offshore Gas Project”
Last week, October 7, the announcement was made of the exit of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2015 – 2025, and his replacement in acting capacity by Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Chairperson of Legal Services, Clearance, and Complaints Committee (LSC &CC) – she is now likely to hold the record … Continue reading “Amupitan: New Broom At INEC – By Reuben Abati”
The World Health Organization on Tuesday disclosed that neurological disorders claim more than 11 million lives annually. WHO called for urgent scaling up of care for neurological conditions, which impact more than three billion people globally, insisting many could be prevented or treated with the right services. Neurological conditions affect more than 40 percent of … Continue reading “Neurological Disorders Claim Over 11 Million Lives Annually — WHO”
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday, received some members of the British Airways’ management team in Nigeria, led by Alan Campbell and Moran Birger, in his office in Abuja. A statement by Special Adviser On Media and Communications to the Minister, Tunde Moshood, said the meeting provided an opportunity … Continue reading “Keyamo Hosts British Airways Management, Discusses Passengers Experience, BASA Growth”
The Israeli military said Tuesday that the bodies of four hostages returned by Hamas have been identified, including that of a Nepalese student. In a statement, the military named two of the victims as Guy Iluz, an Israeli national, and Bipin Joshi, an agriculture student from Nepal. The names of the other two hostages … Continue reading “Four Returned Hostage Bodies Identified Says Israel Army”
The Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche, is meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of political parties at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is part of a series of consultative engagement with stakeholders, scheduled by the commission ahead of the Anambra state governorship election in November this year. … Continue reading “INEC Acting Chairperson Agbamuche Meets With Heads Of Political Parties”
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday dissolved the national assembly, pre-empting an opposition-led vote to force him out of office over the island nation’s spiralling political crisis. Rajoelina has faced over two weeks of deadly street clashes, led largely by young demonstrators furious with the ruling elite, forcing the 51-year-old leader into hiding. The … Continue reading “Madagascar President Rajoelina Dissolves Parliament Ahead Of Ouster Vote”
Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur Tony Elumelu has said that Africa’s future will not be built on aid but investment, partnership, and entrepreneurship. Elumelu on Monday spoke at an Africa-Europe summit focused on economic cooperation and sustainable development. The summit brought together policymakers, investors, and business leaders from across Africa and Europe to explore ways … Continue reading “Africa Needs Partners, Not Charity — Tony Elumelu”