Author: Edu
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Ajulo highlights Tinubu’s commitment to boosting economic growth and transborder security in ECOWAS
Legal practitioner, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, expresses confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to promote economic growth, transborder security, and rule of law as the President of ECOWAS. Tinubu’s appointment as ECOWAS chairman at the 63rd Ordinary Session in Guinea-Bissau is seen as a significant development that restores Nigeria’s leadership role in the region. Ajulo, founder…
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Odegbami reflects on Nigeria’s 1976 Olympic boycott
Segun Odegbami, a member of Team Nigeria in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, reflects on the devastating experience of the country’s boycott. Nigeria, along with 28 other nations, withdrew from the Games due to the International Olympic Committee’s refusal to ban New Zealand, which had violated the UN’s call for a sports embargo against apartheid…
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Psychologist emphasizes the need to address forgery and societal values in Nigeria
Dr. Charles Umeh, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital and Senior Lecturer at the University of Lagos, discusses the issue of forgery in Nigeria in an interview with LARA ADEJORO. When asked about the psychological aspects of forgery, Dr. Umeh explains that individuals who engage in forgery may have different motivations and…
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Tony Elumelu to participate in climate forum alongside King Charles and Biden
Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has been invited to join King Charles III of the United Kingdom and President Joe Biden of the United States at the Climate Finance Mobilisation Forum. The forum, taking place in London, aims to attract a new wave of capital to combat climate change. The statement emphasizes the…
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Binani takes legal action against INEC over declaration nullification
APC Candidate Binani Files Fresh Lawsuit Against INEC Over Declaration Nullification Aisha Dahiru, widely known as “Binani” and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Adamawa governorship election, has once again taken legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the nullification of her declaration as governor of Adamawa. Binani, represented by…
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NYSC shifts Plateau orientation camp due to ongoing violence and loss of lives
Following a series of tragic attacks by gunmen resulting in multiple fatalities in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has made a significant decision. The venue for the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Orientation Camp in Plateau State will be relocated. In an official statement released…
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ICAN promotes a debt-free strategy for sustainable development
Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: ICAN Calls for Internal Resource Mobilization Instead of External Borrowing The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Innocent Okwuosa, emphasized that Nigeria possesses the capability to generate funds for development internally rather than relying on external borrowing. During an interactive media session in Lagos, Okwuosa expressed his views…
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‘Implementation of IFRS 17 to enhance insurance industry’s perception’
Leadway Assurance Company Limited anticipates a revitalized insurance sector as insurance operators adopt the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS). Mr. Raphael Akomolede from Leadway’s Finance Department highlighted that IFRS provides a more intuitive representation of financial performance and position. During a workshop organized by Leadway Assurance for the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors…
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UTME: Soludo Urges Prompt Counseling and Therapy for Mmesomma
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has instructed that Mmesomma Joy Ejikeme, the female student who falsified her Unifief Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, be referred to the State Guidance Counselor and a Professor of Clinical Psychology for immediate intervention. Soludo communicated this directive in a letter addressed to the Principal of Anglican Girls Secondary School Nnewi,…
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Fayose Insists on Wike’s Inclusion in Tinubu’s Government
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has expressed his support for the appointment of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as a minister in President Tinubu’s government. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Fayose praised Wike’s capabilities and stated that he should serve in the cabinet. Fayose also emphasized the role played by…