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Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 10th Cohort of Entrepreneurship Programme – 20,000 Entrepreneurs Funded Across Africa
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"As we mark a decade of impact, I am immensely proud of the incredible journey we have embarked on. Our entrepreneurs represent the driving force behind Africa's economic transformation,..." - Tony Elumelu
â–ª 10th Cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Announced
â–ª Over 50 business sectors from farming to technology represented.
â–ª 20,000 entrepreneurs from 54 countries across Africa funded...
The Canon Young Champion of the Year Award recognises young leaders who are driving positive change across any area of sustainability and use their examples to encourage others to take action.
London, United Kingdom March 4, 2024/ -- Canon EMEA the world’s leading imaging company, continues its sponsorship of the Canon Young Champion of the Year category at the Global...
National
N20m Bounty: FCT Police Finally Capture Killer-Kidnap Kingpin in Nasarawa
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The suspect is one of the two kidnappers the Honorable Minister FCT placed bounty on, as the other one namely Saidu Abdulkadir A.K.A Dahiru Adamu, had earlier been arrested
The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested Samaila Wakili Fafa, a kidnap kingpin on the Command's wanted list.
SP Josephine Adeh, PPRO FCT Police Command, made this known today,...
Before her appointment as Comptroller-General, Nandap was the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Migration Directorate of the Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), effective from March 1, 2024.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Chief Ajuri Ngelale,...
Politics
Edo Guber: Ex-Dep. Gov. Imasuen withdraws from APC’s Gov primary election
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A former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Imasuen has joined Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to withdraw from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship direct primary election holding today.
Imasuen and Ize-Iyamu were among the 12 governorship aspirants screened and cleared by a committee put in place by the National Working Committee (NWC) of APC.
While Ize-Iyamu withdrew from the race on Friday,...
News
Lagos State Government pays N138.1bn accumulated pension to over 34,000 retirees
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The Lagos State Government has disbursed a total of N138.1 billion as accrued pension rights to 34,178 retirees since the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in 2007.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed this during the 103rd Bond Retirement Bond Certificates Presentation organized by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) in Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu disclosed that his administration, which commenced in...
Environment
Stay Hydrated, Reduce Outdoor Activities To Combat Heat Wave, NiMet Director Tells Nigerians
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“With high temperatures, cognitive development and productivity will be affected. There’ll be a loss of concentration"
Stay Hydrated, Reduce Outdoor Activities To Combat Heat Wave, NiMet Director Tells Nigerians
The Director, Weather Forecast, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Vincent Weli, has advised Nigerians to stay hydrated as part of strategies to survive during the period of excessive heat.
In an interview on Thursday,...
Banking
Helicopter Crash: Access Bank Issues Statement, Confirms Herbert Wigwe’s Death
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Wigwe died alongside his wife and son on Friday, February 9, 2024 in a helicopter accident in the United States of America
Helicopter Crash: Access Bank Issues Statement, Confirms Herbert Wigwe’s Death
Access Holdings Plc has confirmed the death of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and son, in a helicopter accident in the United States.
The announcement was...
...this was uncovered during an audit by the consultant the CBN hired, which exposed a number of dubious transactions.
$2.4b invalid FX outstanding claims uncovered — Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has announced that $2.4 billion of invalid forex outstanding claims have been discovered, which is putting pressure on the naira and causing anxiety...
Lifestyle
[PHOTOS] Adron Homes’ Arena Champions Tour Stone Town And Nakupenda City In Zanzibar
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Adron Homes’ Arena Champions Tour Stone Town And Nakupenda City In Zanzibar
Images of activities of Adron Homes’ Arena Champions city tour to Stone Town and Nakupenda in Zanzibar have surfaced and obtained by newsheadline247.
The pictures below provide the stories of exciting moments as the tour continues