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At Mo Ibrahim governance forum, Osinbajo makes case for more investments in creative industry
With the right infrastructure, provision of credit and the necessary exposure, the creative industry in Africa would expand its space significantly, according to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. He spoke at the first session of 2023 Ibrahim Governance Weekend today in Nairobi, Kenya. The panel discussion was themed “Africa in the World: Multiple Assets.” The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, MIF, the organizer…
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REPORT: Malaysia, Taiwan ban Indomie Noodles over cancer causing substance
Indofood, the maker of the popular Indomie instant noodles, has come under scrutiny after its products were banned in Taiwan and Malaysia due to an increased cancer risk. Health officials in both countries discovered the presence of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical, in the “special chicken” flavor noodles. “The detection of ethylene oxide in the product did not comply with…
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Tinubu commends Mike Adenuga’s commitment to nation-building at 70
President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended the commitment of Otunba Mike Adenuga Jnr, Chairman of Globacom Telecommunications for his unwavering commitment to nation-building. Asiwaju Tinubu used the occasion of Adenuga’s 70th birthday to extend his good wishes to the business mogul for his many social and economic investment in Nigeria, describing him as a ‘believer in the manifest destiny…
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PHOTO NEWS: Trekk Scooters launches alternative transport for LASU students
Students of the Lagos State University (LASU) can now explore an alternative model of transportation on the University Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos as the TREKK Scooters on Friday commenced operation. TREKK Scooters, dubbed Africa’s first Scooter Sharing Platform offers an eco-friendly alternative to the shuttle service on the campus and allows students to unlock the scooters parked at the University…
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Sudan: Home sweet home, By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir
Sudan has been a hotbed of conflicts in the last twenty years. It has seen so many military take overs, ethnic conflicts, and has had two civil wars. A culturally very rich country, it is also rich in mineral resources especially Gold. Aside its internal political and ethnic tensions and its resource endowments, its proximity to the Arabian peninsula adds…
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As business guru, Mike Adenuga hits 70, By Funso Arogundade
There are few great men and women alive who have helped define the course of history and shape the destinies of nations that would have epics and classics written about them. One of such is no other than the incredible and compelling empire-builder, Dr. Mike Ishola Agbolade Adenuga Jnr. The Nigeria’s billionaire mogul is an enchanting paradox that keeps perplexing…
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‘Chioma is in her husband’s house’, Davido tells fans seeking her whereabouts
Prominent Afro-pop hit maker, David Adeleke (Davido), has stated that his wife, Chioma, is still in his house, amid the swirling tales of infidelity and new Baby Mama. Davido made this known while replying to a fan who asked about Chioma’s whereabouts on a blog’s Instagram page on Thursday night, April 27, 2023. Unverified reports had insinuated that Chioma moved…
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Professor Richard Joseph and the 2023 polls, By Segun Ayobolu
Despite his status, academic renown and reputation as one of the foremost political scientists with specialization on the politics of Africa particularly Nigeria, Professor Richard Joseph appears to have been substantially swayed by the largely propagandistic opinion polls that predicted a Peter Obi/Labour Party (LP) victory in the 25th February presidential election and the attempt to rely on this failure…
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10th N’Assembly must cut its running cost, By Yemi Adebowale
The race is gathering momentum. I’m talking about the battle for the positions of President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the incoming 10th National Assembly. The good, the bad and the ugly have thrown their hats in the ring. It’s a coat of many colours. For me, the two chambers need crusaders to…
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BREAKING: FG postpones Population Census, incoming administration to decide new date
The Federal Government has announced the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census earlier scheduled for May 3 to 7. This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Saturday. The minister said the new administration will determine a new date for the exercise. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of…
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