By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called for intensified efforts to empower African youth, emphasizing their critical role in shaping the continent’s future and securing its relevance in global socio-economic discussions. Afreximbank President, Benedict Oramah, made the remarks during the 5th Youth Summit hosted by the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN), a pan-African…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Breweries Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to showcasing Nigeria’s cultural richness and fostering unity by sponsoring the 2024 Calabar Carnival and Festivals, a globally renowned celebration of art, music, dance, and diversity. Often referred to as Africa’s largest cultural festival, the Calabar Carnival attracts thousands of participants and visitors from around…
South Korean authorities began releasing the bodies of victims from the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash to their families on Tuesday, while investigators worked to determine the cause of the disaster. The crash, which occurred near Muan in southwestern South Korea, claimed the lives of 179 people on board. The aircraft, traveling from Thailand to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Broad Money Supply (M2) surged by 51% year-on-year (YoY) to N108.96 trillion in November 2024, driven primarily by increased domestic borrowing by the Federal Government from the private sector. This is according to the latest Money and Credit Statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday. The figure…
As fireworks illuminate skies and champagne flows to mark the arrival of 2025, global revelers bid farewell to a year defined by Olympic triumphs, political upheavals, and crises spanning the Middle East to Ukraine. Record Heat and Climate TurmoilWith 2024 almost certain to be the hottest year on record, climate disasters left scars across continents,…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, the NBA legend revealed he could potentially play at an elite level for another five to seven years. However, he made it clear he has no intention of prolonging his career that far, stating he would likely retire before…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented a ₦1.1 trillion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly. The “Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development” was unveiled during a plenary session on Monday. Governor Fubara, accompanied by his cabinet and top officials, received a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Growing anxiety surrounds the impending expiration of Mele Kyari’s tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with speculation over potential leadership changes within the oil giant. Kyari, who turns 60 on January 8, 2025, may step down from his role, according to industry observers,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Human rights advocate Dele Farotimi expressed deep gratitude and emotion while reflecting on the solidarity of Nigerians, which he credited with saving his life during a recent ordeal. Speaking in a broadcast shared via YouTube and X on Sunday, Farotimi described how a united stand by Nigerians transcended ethnic and religious divides…
