This weekend, the Glo-sponsored African Voices Playmakers will spotlight the legendary Nigerian playwright and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka as part of a special edition commemorating his 90th birthday. The episode, hosted by renowned journalist Larry Madowo, will air on CNN International, offering viewers an engaging exploration of Soyinka’s remarkable life and enduring impact on literature…
The Africa Creatives Alliance (ACA) has been officially launched, aiming to harness the immense potential of Africa’s cultural and creative sectors to drive economic growth and development across the continent. This landmark initiative was unveiled during the inaugural Africa Urban Forum, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, titled “The Africa We Want.” A Catalyst…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has projected that the Nigerian economy would grow by 3.5 per cent by 2026, pushing the country’s gross domestic product to approximately $400bn. He disclosed this at the Access Bank Customer Forum held in Lagos on Thursday. “The Nigerian economy will…
There have been a couple of new developments in the crypto world over the last few days just begging to have their dots connected. Here they are: On Sept. 9, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued its annual report on cryptocurrency fraud. The FBI found that, in 2023, crypto-related fraud absolutely exploded, with $5.6 billion in…
Bill Gates says if he set tax rates, the rich would be almost 70% poorer — but unlike Bernie Sanders, he would not outlaw billionaires. The Microsoft cofounder said that “under the tax system I would go for, the wealthy would have, say, a third as much.” He revealed his ideal tax policy in an episode…
The Presidential Livestock Reform Committee on Thursday proposed that a combination of ranching and open grazing could be the most viable solution to the farmer-herder crisis in Nigeria. Co-chairman of the committee, Prof. Attahiru Jega, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after presenting a 152-page inception report on livestock reforms. Jega emphasised that while the…
The most pervasive of these conspiracy theories have linked him to COVID-19. One popular unsubstantiated claim is that the COVID-19 pandemic was a cover to allow the Microsoft cofounder to put microchips in vaccines to track people. Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, said these rumors have even damaged some…
The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced that it will be inviting the management of 40 secondary schools across 17 states for discussions regarding their involvement in mass cheating during the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). This revelation was made by NECO Registrar Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi during a press briefing held at the…
In a show of support for the film industry, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun hosted renowned filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji and his wife Adebimpe Oyebade on September 18, 2024, ahead of the much-anticipated premiere of their historical film, Lisabi. The movie, which chronicles the life of the legendary Yoruba hero Lisabi Agbogbon Akala, is set to…
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