African universities are spearheading a UN initiative to adopt 5G Tech Spaces as Digital Climate Action tools to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Highlights: African universities are embracing 5G Tech Spaces to accelerate climate-smart innovation and research. 5G Tech Spaces provide a cost-effective, modular […]
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit. This was disclosed by the president’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale stating that President Tinubu will deliver a national statement, highlighting Nigeria’s stance on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing. […]
“The Federal Government is addressing the surge in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, initiating efforts to reduce the cost of cooking gas for consumers. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, convened a meeting with key stakeholders, including Chevron Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, to […]
“After months of speculation and anticipation, Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has officially declared his candidacy for the 2024 governorship election in the state. In a pre-recorded speech aired recently, Shaibu announced his intention to run on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The 53-year-old politician, who […]
“In a recent ruling, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja dismissed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)’s attempt to overturn a previous judgement preventing the imposition of fines on broadcast stations. The judge rejected all grounds presented by the NBC, emphasizing that the commission failed to file a […]
Excitement is building as thousands of eager participants sign up for the highly anticipated ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, drawn by the substantial prize pool awaiting the winners. Scheduled for December 16, 2023, the marathon features two categories: the half marathon and the 5km road race, each offering impressive cash prizes. […]
The Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf has gone ahead to the Supreme Court to contest the judgment of the Appeal Court that sacked him last week. The Appeal Court had sacked Gov. Yusuf, of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, over his ineligibility to contest as the court declared […]
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Emefiele, embroiled in a procurement fraud trial, has secured bail amounting to N300 million from a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. Justice Hamza Muazu, in his ruling, mandated sureties to possess Certificates of Occupancy and titles within Abuja’s Maitama District. Emefiele […]
Nigeria’s football stars, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, have received nominations for the prestigious 2023 Globe Soccer Awards. Osimhen, 24, contends for Best Men’s Player alongside renowned footballers like Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappé. Having secured the Emerging Player of the Year in 2022, Osimhen aims for another accolade after finishing […]
Veteran Liberian politician Joseph Boakai was officially declared the winner of the presidential election, succeeding outgoing George Weah. Boakai, 78, secured victory with 50.64% of the votes against Weah’s 49.36%. Weah’s graceful acceptance of defeat garnered praise globally for promoting a non-violent transfer of power. Despite Boakai’s narrow lead […]
