Month September 2024

Peter Obi Seeks Support for Flood Victims

THE 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to swiftly support the victims of Borno flood victims to alleviate their sufferings. In a post via his X handle, Obi expressed sadness over the…

NIRSAL Gets new MD/CEO, Inaugurates Board

NIRSAL PLC has appointed Mr Babajide Arowosafe as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. I has also inaugurated new board members following its reconstitution. The new board has swung into action, emphasising the need to refocus NIRSAL PLC on…

Music Legend Frankie Beverly Passes Away at 77

  FRANKIE Beverly, the legendary R&B musician and frontman of the iconic band Maze, has passed away at the age of 77. The news was confirmed by his family on Instagram, revealing that the music icon, whose real name was…

Cote d’Ivoire President Celebrates AfDB’s 60th Anniversary

  PRESIDENT Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire led the celebration of the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 60th anniversary on Tuesday, highlighting the institution’s pivotal role in improving the lives of millions of Africans. Speaking at the Bank’s Diamond Jubilee event…

AI and Cybersecurity: Remedying Transformation Fatigue in the Digital era

  IN today’s fast-paced digital age, organisations and governments are grappling with unprecedented challenges and opportunities driven by technological advancements. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity has drastically altered how businesses and governments operate, bringing with it…

Young African Entrepreneurs Call for More Support From AfDB

  YOUNG African entrepreneurs are urging the African Development Bank (AfDB) to increase its support for female entrepreneurs, youth innovators, and business creators to tackle poverty and unemployment on the continent. The call came during a panel discussion titled Our world,…

Kenya Airport Chaos as Workers Strike Over Adani Takeover Plan

HUNDREDS of passengers were left stranded at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday as aviation workers went on strike, protesting a proposed 30-year lease of the airport to India’s Adani Group. The strike, which saw workers deliberately slow down operations,…