Melinda French Gates
14 Sep
American philanthropist and businesswoman, Melinda French Gates, has spotlighted Nigerian author and speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as one of six women harnessing the power of philanthropy in remarkable ways.
13 Sep
American philanthropist and businesswoman, Melinda French Gates, has spotlighted Nigerian author and speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as one of six women harnessing the power of philanthropy in remarkable ways. The list includes Zimbabwean social entrepreneur, Tsitsi Masiyiwa; Spanx inventor, Sara Blakely; fashion model, Karlie Kloss; American nonprofit leader, Cari Tuna; and entrepreneur, Anne Wojcicki. French…
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abass, has expressed concern over the paltry amount of N10,000 paid to lowly placed pensioners in the country. Speaking when he received the leadership of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) during a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly on Tuesday, he noted…
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In sixty-four years of independence, Nigeria’s maritime industry remains a critical but underutilised sector, and far from realising its potential as a leading hub in West and Central Africa.
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, officially unveiled the LMRT Red Line for commercial operations. The governor said that the 27-kilometre Red Line project, which is the second rail system to become operational in less than two years
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The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has dismissed three officers involved in the fatal shooting of a student from the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The victim, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, was shot and killed on September 4, 2024, by the officers, including two Inspectors and a Sergeant.
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The President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Gabriel Idahosa, has expressed fear over the continued survival of businesses, saying that rising about 450 per cent hike in prices of fuel since President Bola Tinubu assumed office is a major threat.