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Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have provided $5,000 in seed capital to young African entrepreneurs to spur economic growth across the continent. The announcement was made during the Future Investment Initiative New Africa Summit in Saudi Arabia, where the Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Founder of TEF, Tony …

Despite its significance to progress and development at the grassroots, local governments in the country have been treated as personal estates of governors, who have shown little or no regard to that tier of government. In this report, DIRISU YAKUBU examines the conduct of council polls in recent times and …

Ahead of the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, several groups within the All Progressives Congress have declared their support for the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Benson Akingboye. The groups, comprising Ondo Patriots, Ondo APC Solidarity Group, Jagaban Coalition, and APC Youth League, stated they are backing Akingboye as …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed serious concern over the week-long blackout that has crippled social and economic activities in northern Nigeria. Taking decisive action, the President summoned the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss rapid solutions to restore electricity across the affected …

Banking giant HSBC said Tuesday that pre-tax profit in the third quarter rose 10 per cent year-on-year, citing revenue growth in two divisions. This comes days after the lender announced an organizational overhaul. HSBC said in an earnings release that the rise in pre-tax profit to $8.5 billion reflected a …

Why I shaved my hair for movie role — Actress Yvonne Jegede Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede, in a bold move, has shaved off her natural hair for her role in an upcoming movie titled “AJA.” Known for her long natural hair, Jegede stated that she had been nurturing the hair for …

The Maitama Police Division in Abuja is currently interrogating Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, a member of the Abia State House of Representatives, over his alleged assault on Bolt driver Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya following the delivery of a package he requested. Commissioner of Police for the FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, has mandated …

  The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG has asked the President and General Secretary of the parent body to concentrate their energies on redeeming their battered image and putting an end to the lingering crisis in the union instead of making capital out of the misfortunes of oil …

  … becomes the largest operator of CNG trucks in Nigeria   In a demonstration of its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s CNG Initiative, which aims to provide cheaper and cleaner fuelling alternatives for all Nigerians, Dangote Cement Plc has made significant investments exceeding $280 million in compressed natural …

Late Modupe Temitope Oriyomi Ige Dada will forever be remembered as a beacon of selflessness, compassion, and dedication. She lived a life of purpose, both professionally and personally. As a highly accomplished investment banking professional with over two decades of experience, Modupe touched countless lives through her work and her …