I will not protect your ‘legacy’ of corruption, misgovernance, arrogance – Mahama hits back at Akufo-Addo
Former President John Dramani Mahama has responded to president Akufo-Addo statement that if he (Mahama) in the 2024 general elections and becomes president again he will destroy all the work he has done so Ghanaians should vote against him. He…
Cross River to benefit from FG’s $617m i-DICE initiative – Presidency
Cross River State is poised to benefit from a significant investment in the creative and digital economy, BusinessDay has learnt. The Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative and Enterprises (i-DICE) programme valued at $617 million, would be of benefit…
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to plead guilty to fraud in US
The former interpreter of Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to US charges that he illegally transferred nearly $17m (£14m) from the athlete’s bank account. In a deal between Ippei Mizuhara and Los Angeles prosecutors, he…
Cyber-security levy: Tinubu govt interested in milking dying economy –Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections Peter Obi, has criticised President Tinubu’s administration for introducing a Cyber-Security Levy on Nigerians, which he deemed unreasonable given the country’s economic struggles. Obi said the present government is more…
Can Africa’s soil sustain food security?
Amid Africa’s pursuit of agricultural prosperity, a pressing challenge emerges: the need to bolster soil health while mitigating the impact of pesticides. In Kenya, recent developments, such as the circulation of counterfeit fertilizers, underscore the urgency of addressing these issues….
Russian foreign minister discusses bilateral relations with Sierra Leone counterpart
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently hosted his counterpart from Sierra Leone, Timothy Kabba, in Moscow for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral ties. During the meeting, Kabba extended congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection victory and subsequent…
crisis deepens amid Rafah takeover
The strikes on Wednesday intensified the already dire situation in Gaza, exacerbating fears of further escalation as Israel took control of the Rafah crossing and halted aid shipments due to security concerns. Amidst the chaos, thousands of displaced people, including…
Nigerian airports: How not to arrive in any nation
Nigerian airports: How not to arrive in any nation – Businessday NG BusinessDay Share And before you ask how many international airports I have passed through, I have been to a significant number across six continents. At least I have…
LASU law students win national competition, defeat 52 other varsities
Law students from the Lagos State University have emerged winners of the National Inter Faculty Competition. The competition which attracted participants from universities across the country, was organised by the Redeemers University in Osun State. This was revealed by the…
200 jobs at risk as Microsoft shuts down centre in Nigeria
In a significant setback to Nigeria’s burgeoning tech industry, reports suggest that Microsoft is considering the closure of its African Development Centre based in Lagos. This move, if confirmed, would have profound implications for the country’s technological landscape, potentially impacting…