Meet Taslim Okunola, the Nigerian behind Google’s push for localised technology in Africa
Meet Taslim Okunola, the Nigerian behind Google’s push for localised technology in Africa In the fast-evolving global technology landscape, few careers capture the intersection of local insight and global impact quite like that of Google Global Strategy and Operations Manager…
Otti offers automatic jobs, scholarships to ABSU first-class graduates
Governor Alex Otti has announced automatic lecturing appointments and postgraduate scholarships for all First Class graduates of Abia State University (ABSU), alongside a ₦200 million business support fund for young entrepreneurs. The governor made the announcement on Friday during the…
23-year-old Nigerian graduate killed in US
A 23-year-old Nigerian graduate living in the United States, Oluwalayomi “Layo” Fadero, has lost her life after a suspect fleeing police drove against traffic and collided with her car in Nashville. Local outlet WSMV Nashville reported on Tuesday that the…
Zenith Bank appoints new Executive Director
Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Kennedy Okwudili as an executive director of the bank, with the appointment taking effect from 1 May. The bank disclosed the appointment in a statement signed by the company secretary, Michael Otu, and posted on…
Lagos seals UK deal to boost digital learning in public schools
Lagos State signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Estar, an United Kingdom (UK) organisation with digital learning expertise to bring modern digital learning platforms and infrastructure into our public primary and secondary schools. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state governor, made this…
Court To Hear Bail Application March 31 As ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Tuesday arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged corruption-related offences. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory had spent 38…
Damilola Ogunbiyi becomes first Nigerian for TIME Earth Awards
Sustainable energy, development trailblazer receives yet another prestigious award TIME has named the trailblazing Nigerian, Damilola Ogunbiyi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy,…
10 confirmed dead in Niger road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed 10 deaths in a road crash on Monday along the Tafa axis of Niger. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued by Acting Corps Public Education Officer,…
Tinubu Felicitates Damilola Ogunbiyi As First Nigerian Honoured With TIME Earth Awards
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Chief Executive Officer and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, Damilola Ogunbiyi as the first Nigerian to be honoured with TIME…
Inside Alleged Russian Plot to Stir Anti-Government Protests in Angola
Authorities in Angola have uncovered what they describe as a covert foreign-backed operation allegedly linked to Russian nationals, aimed at triggering anti-government protests and destabilizing the country. According to prosecutors, several individuals—including Russian citizens and local collaborators—were detained in the…