Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Surpassing 2023, National Museum Lagos receives 32,369 visitors in 2024 National Museum Lagos The National Museum, Lagos, announced on Wednesday that it hosted no fewer than 32,369 visitors in the first half of 2024. The Head of the Department of Educational Services and Training at the museum, Oloruntosin Olanrewaju, disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos. Olanrewaju said this was an appreciable increase compared to the 17,442 visitors recorded within the same period in 2023. According to him, the visitors included foreigners, children, and adults of different age groups. “We have been able to attract a good number of tourists to…

Omi Eko water transport project will run on electric powered ferries – Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State government has said that its Omi Eko water transport project worth €410 million will run on electric-powered ferries. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos state governor made this known at an investors’ roundtable on Wednesday in Lagos while briefing investors and stakeholders on the state’s plan to expand its waterways and explore opportunities in public water transportation “We are starting a project with the World Bank called Omi Eko. It’s about a €400 million in which we will be buying a lot more electric-driven ferries. We’re…

See Nigerian passport’s value and accessibility to visa-free, affecting holders “…For Nigerian citizens, the prospects are even grimmer at 1.5 percent share of global GDP,” Chidinma Okebalama, senior consultant at the residence and citizenship investment company said. Nigerian passport is one of the lowest-ranking passports in the World, with visa-free access to just 1.5 percent of the world’s GDP, significantly limiting its holders, Henley & Partners has said. “The South African passport with access to over 100 visa-free destinations can only facilitate visa-free travel to 17 percent of global GDP. For Nigerian citizens, the prospects are even grimmer at 1.5…

Osimhen might move to Saudi Arabian clubs, considering the middle east offers PSG is unwilling to pay the €130 million release clause demanded by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, who remains firm on not letting Osimhen go for anything less. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly weighing offers from Saudi Arabian clubs after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) expressed reluctance to meet his release clause fee set by Napoli. With the proposed move to PSG in doubt, Osimhen is now considering a potential switch to Saudi Arabia. PSG’s inability to offload either Goncalo Ramos or Randal Kolo Muani to accommodate Osimhen has…

Glo subscribers to get cash in Flex Win Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has announced the start of a thrilling new lottery service, Glo Flex Win, which provides customers excitement and puts more money in their wallets. Glo subscribers can make additional money by showing their quick thinking and knowledge through the Glo Flex Win service. According to a press release from Globacom, subscribers will be given trivia questions on a variety of subjects, spanning from pop culture to general knowledge, and more. They will gain points for every right response, which will also raise their chances of earning significant prizes.…

Google’s privacy sandbox to hand more control to users Google’s Privacy Sandbox, an initiative focused on developing privacy-preserving web technologies, is evolving to prioritise user control over online data in a bid to empower users to make informed choices about their browsing privacy. These choices will be adaptable to individual needs and applicable across all browsing activities. This shift aims to find a balance between a thriving ad-supported internet and robust online privacy protections. “Our vision for the Privacy Sandbox has always been to create innovative solutions that enhance online privacy while sustaining a healthy ad-supported web,” said Anthony…

“Don’t Protest, I have heard your complaints, I shall do the needful,” Tinubu  Addresses Nigerians President Tinubu The president expressed concern for the hardship encountered by Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with the aggrieved Nigerians, especially the youths who are planning a national protest over the high cost of leaving to shelve the planned action, saying there is no need for it. The President also assured those behind the planned national protest that he has heard their grievances and is working seriously to ensure that all their concerns are addressed. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,…

FG releases over N438bn to 34 states, FCT – Suleiman Odapu The Federal Government has released over N438 billion in reimbursement to 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory, under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus programme. The Information and Communication Officer of the Federal CARES Support Unit, Suleiman Odapu, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Odapu quoted the National Coordinator of NG-CARES Programme, Dr Abdulkarim Obaje, as saying this, explaining that the funds were disbursed based on the results achieved by the states and FCT during the third Independent Verification Agency assessment…

FG, China partner on local production of renewable energy –  Ngelale The Federal Government said it is set to localise the production of renewable technologies through partnership with China-based Sinoma International Engineering Company. This formed the crux of discussions between Nigeria’s Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Ajuri Ngelale, and the Executive Management of Sinoma International Engineering Company at its Beijing headquarters on Tuesday. In a brief made available to State House correspondents on Tuesday, Ngelale said the discussions harped on the importance of localised production to reduce reliance on imports and promote economic growth. The meeting, attended by…

Important facts about Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk’s 20-year-old daughter Elon Musk Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently shared a personal and controversial experience involving his child’s gender transition. In an interview with Jordan Peterson, Musk expressed regret and concern over his decision to consent to puberty blockers for his child, Xavier, now known as Vivian Jenna Wilson. Musk described the experience as “incredibly evil” and claimed he was “tricked” into signing documents for the treatment. He believes his child was manipulated into believing they were the wrong gender and worries about the long-term effects of the treatment.…