In a poignant farewell address at the United Nations on Tuesday, President Joe Biden emphasized the dangers posed by global autocrats as he reflected on his decision to withdraw from the 2024 U.S. presidential race. “My fellow leaders, let us never forget, some things are more important than staying in power,” he declared, receiving applause…
Airtel Nigeria, one of the country’s leading telecommunications companies, is turning to solar energy to power its infrastructure as a cost-saving measure, following a surge in diesel prices that has pushed its fuel expenses to ₦28 billion. The telecom giant’s pivot to renewable energy is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing operational costs…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting tax compliance among Nigerian businesses through a strategic partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). This collaboration was highlighted at the opening of the 19th Abuja International Trade Fair, themed “Mobility: Options for Transportation, Trade Finance, and…
The Lagos State Police Command has extended an invitation to Juwon Sanyaolu, National Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, for a meeting with the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. The Take It Back Movement played a significant role in organizing the #EndBadGovernance protests held in August across Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory,…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The monarch praised Ladoja as a “worthy son of Ibadanland” for his lifelong contributions to the city, the state, and Nigeria. In…
Billionaire Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, has expressed regret over his decision not to purchase Premier League club Arsenal for $2 billion. In a recent interview with Bloomberg TV in New York, Dangote acknowledged that the opportunity has slipped away, with Arsenal now valued at around $4 billion. Back in 2020, Dangote had announced…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank has seen a remarkable 20% surge in its stock price on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, surpassing the N13 mark by the third week of September 2024. This growth follows the bank’s successful combined offer, which included a Public Offer and Rights Issue launched on June 20, 2024, further boosting investor…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is gearing up to launch the fourth season of its highly successful reward initiative, the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo. The much-anticipated season is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Launched in…
By Ayomide Otitoju A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals that an additional annual investment of just $0.24 per patient in digital health interventions—such as telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots—could save over 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) over the next decade. This investment is…
