President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff. This was disclosed in a statement yesterday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. According to him, Oluyede would hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is said to be indisposed and is…
The British High Commission has called for collaboration between the United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria, in curbing cybercrimes. The Commission’s West Africa Cyber Lead, James Carroll, made the call Wednesday in Abuja at the monthly Devs in Government discourse, organised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, and supported by Galaxy Backbone and…
The Nigerian Presidency has responded to concerns raised by the Northern Governors’ Forum regarding proposed tax reforms, emphasizing that these initiatives are designed to benefit all states, including those in the North. In a statement titled “Explainer: Proposed Tax Reform Bills Not Against The North; They Will Benefit All States” issued by Special Adviser to…
Ruud van Nistelrooy said he was sad to see Erik ten Hag fired by Manchester United on Monday, but the club’s former striker is honoured to step in as interim manager for as long as required. Dutch coach Ten Hag was sacked on Monday with the team languishing in 14th in the Premier League standings….
CSR-in-Action Group, a leading voice in sustainability advocacy, convened top industry stakeholders, policymakers, and international experts at the 13th Sustainability in the Extractive Industries (SITEI) Conference, held recently at the Ford Foundation in Lagos. The event, themed“Extractives for Green Growth: The Strategic Role of Extractives in the Just Transition into an Inclusive Green Economy”, examined the…
In a notable acknowledgement of his transformative contributions to Nigeria’s technology landscape, John Tanimola Obaro, the Founder and Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, has been honoured with an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree by Kings University, Odeomu, Osun State. This distinguished award highlights Obaro’s pioneering impact on technological innovation and his outstanding…
Lagos, Nigeria. October 7 2024 – As Nigeria’s financial technology sector continues its transformative journey, Remita, a pioneering payment company, continues to play a key role in shaping the future of the Nigerian and African fintech ecosystems. Known for its commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and reliability, Remita is a major sponsor of the Nigeria Fintech Week (NFW)…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 2nd, 2024 – As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, CSR-in-Action is excited to announce the introduction of a forward-thinking competition at this year’s Sustainability in the Extractive Industries (SITEI) Conference, scheduled for October 22, 2024. This new feature aims to ignite innovative thinking and generate actionable solutions centered around green financing…
[LAGOS, NIGERIA – October 2, 2024] – The Pistis Foundation’s highly anticipated Ubomi 2024 Medical Outreach is in full swing, as thousands of underserved Nigerians benefit from the comprehensive healthcare services being provided. Running from September 30th to October 4th, 2024, the outreach has already made a significant impact, providing essential medical interventions to communities that…
Lagos, Nigeria. October 1, 2024 – Zenera Consulting, a leader in brand management and communications, has been awarded PR Firm of the Decade at the prestigious Edge Awards 2024, held in Lagos on September 28, 2024. In an extraordinary double victory, the firm’s Managing Partner and Founder, Meka Niyi Olowola, was also recognised as Brand Strategist…
