Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG Palliatives: BESEMA begins distribution to vulnerable in Benue Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BESEMA) Thursday flagged-off distribution of the federal government palliatives to the twenty three (23) local government areas of the state. The palliatives which were sent to the state by the federal government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) are to be distributed to the vulnerable populations across the 23 LGAs of the state. Briefing newsmen at the flag off ceremony ibMakurdi, the Acting Executive Secretary of SEMA, Sir James Iorpuu, said the vital food items are intended to reach the most vulnerable population such as…

A donation of N2m from Airtel goes to quadruplets family Telecom operator, Airtel Nigeria, has pledged to donate N2 million to the family of Sodiq Olayode, who recently welcomed quadruplets with his wife, Abiodun. This donation follows the outpouring of support from Nigerians, who have raised over N16 million for the family through online donations. Airtel Nigeria disclosed this on X.com on Thursday, expressing its support for the family. The post read, “Hello, #jamysax, when life gives quadruplets, we give #ovajara support! We’re adding N2m because great things come in multiples.” PUNCH Online reports that the story of the Olayode…

Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation: Ododo Appoints First Female DG The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, on Thursday presented a letter of appointment to the first female DG in his office in Lokoja. Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has appointed Hajia Yussuff Nana-Hauwa as the first female Director General (DG) of Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, as part of the fulfilment of his promise for women inclusion in his administration. The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, on Thursday presented a letter of appointment to the first female DG in his office…

Nigeria Received Commendation for Leadership In $3.4trn Intra-African Trade, AfCFTA Secretary-General The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has commended Nigeria’s leadership in driving intra-African trade. Mene, made the commendation in Lagos while delivering a speech at the AfCFTA Nigeria’s inaugural shipment under the guided trade initiative framework and ribbon-cutting ceremony. He stated that Nigeria was ahead of other African countries in economic growth and development. The event aimed to promote the benefits of AfCFTA and encourage private sector investment in intra-African trade. “AfCFTA is a catalyst for economic growth and self-sufficiency in Africa. Nigeria’s…

Humanitarian Awards: Oluebube Charity Foundation to be honoured In an exciting development, the Oluebube Charity Foundation has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Awards. Ngozi Rosemary Ezeani, the director of the Oluebube Charity Foundation, alongside Emmanuel Anabueze, founder of the Humanitarian Awards and Magazine Event. In an exciting development, the Oluebube Charity Foundation has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Awards. This honour is in recognition of the foundation’s outstanding contributions to child welfare and community empowerment. The award ceremony will take place on August 24th at Merit House, in Maitama, Abuja. During a recent visit…

See new electrified commuter railway in Tanzania meant to modernise travel A new electrified commuter railway in Tanzania meant to modernise travel in the traffic-plagued country made its inaugural journey between the commercial hub Dar es Salaam and the capital Dodoma on Thursday. Built by a Turkish company, the 440-kilometre (273-mile) line is part of a 2,561-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network expected to connect the north and west of the country to Dar es Salaam, an Indian Ocean port city. The air-conditioned carriages from South Korea with built-in wifi have already developed a fan club among travellers weary of…

Folorunso Alakija’s Flourish Africa grant for female entrepreneurs: Giving back to the society after benefitting …philanthropic effort was largely supported by generous donations. In a remarkable display of gratitude and social responsibility, Ngozi Obasa, founder of the Initiative for Women Affairs Development and Ntanta Delicacies, has given back to the society after benefiting from the ongoing Flourish Africa’s grant program for female entrepreneurs. Chef Ngozi, a seasoned food culture specialist, was among the selected beneficiaries of the Folorunso Alakija’s Flourish Africa Grant for Female Entrepreneurs, which included a 3-month intensive training program. With her newfound skills and knowledge, she has…

AIRTEL AFRICA PLC RESULTS FOR QUARTER ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Strong fundamentals and focussed execution continue to support operating performance despite challenging macro-economic environment Operating highlights • Total customer base grew by 8.6% to 155.4 million. Data customer penetration continues to rise, driving a 13.4% increase in data customers to 64.4 million. Data usage per customer increased by 25.1% to 6.2 GBs, with smartphone penetration increasing 4.7% to reach 41.7%. • Mobile money subscriber growth of 14.9% reflects our continued investment into distribution to support increased financial inclusion across our markets. Transaction value increased by 28.7% in constant currency with…

SOUTHEAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BILL: IKENNA UKWA APPRECIATES PRESIDENT TINUBU “President Tinubu has, through the signing of this bill, demonstrated another unwavering support and dedication to bridging the developmental gaps and fostering a more inclusive and prosperous Nigeria.” The Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined well-meaning Nigerians to appreciate the President of Nigeria, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu for demonstrating visionary leadership and commitment to the development of the South East region, by assenting to the South East Development Commission bill into law. Hon. Ukwa while answering questions from…

Meta deletes 63,000 accounts of Nigerian Scammers on Instagram Meta deletes 63,000 accounts of Nigerian scammers on Instagram Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has launched a major crackdown on ‘Yahoo Boys,’ deleting thousands of Nigerian accounts involved in financial sextortion scams. The company removed accounts, including a coordinated network of around 2,500 accounts. It revealed this in a report entitled, ‘Combating Financial Sextortion Scams From Nigeria,’ noting that financial sextortion is a horrific crime that can have devastating consequences. The tech giant highlighted that it removed a set of Facebook accounts, pages, and groups run by…