Month: January 2024
Crypto exchange seeks to boost Nigeria’s Web3 adoption
Bitlink Exchange has expanded its operations into Nigeria and plans to expand to other African countries this year. It said the move was predicated on its mission to deepen Web-3 adoption by leveraging cryptocurrency…
Olowode of Egba in double celebrations
The Olowode of Egba, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, has many reasons to celebrate. In the course of the week, he marked his 13th coronation anniversary, and his queen, Toyin’s 60th birthday. The monarch went all out to celebrate his…
Cleft foundation hails experts in quality surgical care
The world’s largest cleft-focused charity, Smile Train, on Saturday, commended experts in Nigeria’s National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia, and Nursing Plan for championing quality surgical, obstetric, anaesthesia, and…
Again, Tinubu’s soldiers go on the rampage, brutalise policeman for
A public interest and human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, requesting him to fish out and punish a group of Army personnel whom he claimed…
Benue gov suspends APC primary election over irregularities
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has ordered the immediate suspension of the primary election of the All Progressives Congress for the Guma 1 State Constituency. The governor, who gave the order while briefing…
OPEC seeks more oil investments despite push for energy transition
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is seeking more investment in oil despite global push for renewable energy sources. OPEC said oil remains indispensable in the renewable energy transition, projecting in…
Amusan to know fate Jan 19
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has set January 19 as the date for hearing on the appeal filed by the Athletics Integrity Unit and the World Anti-Doping Agency challenging the ruling of the Disciplinary Tribunal in World…
Be creative, Princess Oghenovo advises entrepreneurs
An entrepreneur and fashion designer, Princess Oghene, has advised celebrities to always embrace authenticity in their fashion statements. Oghene, who is the brain behind GMYT Group Limited, which oversees the GMYT Fashion…
6 ways to stop addictive gambling
According to GambleAlert, a non-profit Nigerian organisation that advocates responsible gambling, the country is replete with what has been termed ludomania (gambling addiction), which is an urge to gamble continuously…
Lagos to enrol six million vulnerable residents in health insurance
The Lagos State Health Management Agency has called for financial support and partnerships from organisations and philanthropists to achieve its set target of enrolling six million vulnerable residents in the state health…
