The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has kicked off the construction of the N250 million Abdul Samad Rabiu Laboratory Complex at the University of Lagos with a ground-breaking ceremony within the university’s campus. The grant is part of ASR Africa’s Tertiary…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its landmark judgement which dismissed the suit filed by some state governments led by Kogi State to challenge the establishment and prosecutorial powers of Nigeria’s key anti-corruption agencies. It said the verdict is a significant victory for the rule of…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed that treason charges be dropped against all minors detained during anti-government protests in August, Information Minister Mohammed Idris said on Monday. At least 76 people, including 30 minors, were charged with treason and inciting a military coup after they took part in deadly August protests against economic hardship. The…
Metropolitan Lagos is set to host Nigeria’s biggest parenting conference, the first of its kind, designed to provide a platform for parents to enhance their knowledge and connect with their peers. The Baby Convention, scheduled for La Madison Place, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos, between November 16 and 17, 2024, is being convened by renowned pediatrician, Dr….
THE Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University has announced the opening of Collecting Now: Perspectives on Contemporary Art Collecting in Nigeria on Saturday, October 26. 2024. This groundbreaking exhibition offers a unique insight into the personal and curatorial journeys of six influential Nigerian art collectors, whose passion, vision, and dedication have been…
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile, Obafemi Banigbe, are expected to grace the 2024 BNI National Business Conference, scheduled for Abeokuta, Ogun State. While Obasanjo is the Special Guest of Honour, Banigbe will keynote the event and will be joined by seasoned business leaders from October 3rd to 4th….
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) came first in the 2024 National Freedom of Information (FOI) ranking compliance among 245 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). Other MDAs in the top 10 ranking include Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (2nd); Development Bank of Nigeria (3rd); Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (4th); Bureau of Public Service…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe Ecological funds management in Borno State. It said the probe should begin from 2001. In an open letter signed by its Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, it highlighted concerns over the management of the funds, particularly the N816 million collected from January…
ACTING Chairman, Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) Mr. Adebayo Olorunwa Rojugbokan has set a target of 120 per cent Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) for the state. He identified digitalisation of revenue collection process as a major priority in the repositioning the agency for improved revenue generation. His appointment follows the resignation of the erstwhile…
