The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) swept the stage at the recently concluded Bonds, Loans and ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards 2024 ceremony, taking home six of the awards handed out at the event held in South Africa. Delivered on the sidelines of the conference on 6 March, 2024, the awards recognised Afreximbank’s outstanding achievements in financing, promoting and facilitating trade and for its broadening work to facilitate sustainable economic growth and development in Africa. Afreximbank was recognised with ‘Financial Institutions Bond Deal of the Year’ for acting as Joint Lead Manager on the debut USD 300 million senior Eurobond issuance…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
In a courageous act, the family of a bride-to-be and a group of passengers thwarted a kidnapping attempt by killing a terrorist in Zamfara State. PRNigeria reports that the incident unfolded when the family of the bride-to-be and other travellers were ambushed by bandit terrorists along the Talata Mafara-Gusau highway. The bride’s family had embarked on a journey to purchase clothing and other wedding materials in Kano. However, their plans took a harrowing turn when armed bandits targeted them. An eyewitness who spoke to PRNigeria revealed that the response was spontaneous once the bandits had selected their victims. Despite one…
A 60-year-old Nigerian man, Malam Danjuma, popularly known as “Black”, his son, Ibrahim, 35, and one Aminu Gaye, also 35, have died in a pit toilet while trying to retrieve a cellphone. Saminu Abdullahi, Kano State Fire Service Public Relations Officer confirmed the incident on Sunday, 21 April, 2024. He said the service received an emergency call from Tsanyawa Fire Station at about 11:00 a.m. that four men had been trapped inside a pit toilet. According to him, Danjuma was trying to retrieve a cell phone that fell into the pit toilet, when he got trapped. Subsequently, his son entered…
By Pelumi Olajengbesi Olajengbesi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stands as a cornerstone in upholding the rule of law and combating economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. Its unwavering commitment to investigating and prosecuting offenders has earned it commendation, fostering transparency and accountability in governance, even though there cannot be an institution without a challenge. Despite facing institutional challenges, the EFCC’s track record of success has solidified its reputation as a formidable government agency, instilling a sense of propriety and caution among those in positions of political and economic influence. However, recent events have generated concerns about the…
Come Saturday, 27 April, 2024, all roads will lead to Adeyemi College Stadium in Ondo, the Ondo state capital, as Motherland Beckons and Destination Ondo, presents, the now popular Asun Carnival. Well packaged to provide a pleasant day for family outing, lovers fun-day and a fun-filled day for socialising, this year’s Asun Carnival is definitely set to live up to its regular biling. According to the organisers: “It is time to come and celebrate the indigenous Ondo goat meat delicacy! “We have taken much care in the planning of this year’s Asun Carnival. We are building on records of previous…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Presidency on Sunday, 20 April, 2024 disclosed that it was ready to launch about 2,700 CNG-powered buses and tricycles before May 29 when President Bola Tinubu turns one year in office. It said the Federal Government is set to deliver 100 conversion workshops and 60 refuelling sites spread across 18 states before the end of 2024. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Sunday titled ‘Presidential CNG initiative set for rollout.’ “From the end of May, Nigeria will take some baby steps to join…
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, 23 April, 2024, depart Abuja for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit. On the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, President Tinubu will engage in high-level discussions with the Prime Minister, as well as hold separate meetings with His Royal Majesty, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Kingdom. The Queen is the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA). While in the Netherlands, the President will participate in the Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum that will bring together heads…
Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Monday, 22 April, 2024, opened bids for execution of the 2021 FG/UBEC/SUBEB school intervention project. The bid opening for the year 2021 school project comes following a successful completion of the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 categories. Performing the bid opening in Ilorin, the Kwara State Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, said the present administration gives special attention to payment of counterpart funds, thereby making Kwara eligible to access FG/UBEC funds to improve infrastructure in public basic schools. “Today is another milestone in the history of the state, as…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. The President made the call at the African High-level Meeting on Counter-Terrorism in Abuja on Monday, 22 April, 2024 He said Africa must take a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, not only through might, but by addressing the root causes of the scourge, which include poverty, inequality, and social injustice. Tinubu emphasized that while seeking to address the root causes of terrorism, Africa must also attack the roots…
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s continued commitment to working with and supporting the judiciary and legislative arms. The Governor maintained that this would help the government to maintain a functional system, noting that his government has, in the last five years, had a cordial relationship with the judiciary. The Governor stated this while administering the Oath of Allegiance and Judicial Oath on the newly-appointed President of the Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal, Honourable Justice Tajudeen Mohammed Abdulganiyu. Speaking at the event held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, the governor…