Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals, has proposed a N200 billion budget allocation toward a big data exploration project which already exists. As part of his 7-point agenda, he stated that the big data project is aimed at attracting foreign investors to Nigeria’s solid mineral sector which was not mentioned before. According to report,
Old Enough Yet Unmarried – Episode 18
A few seconds later I noticed she was still breathing and I heaved a huge sigh of relief, she had only fainted. I don’t know why I thought she was dead, I was obviously not thinking straight. I immediately raised her legs high above the level of her heart to restore blood flow to her
Accident Scene turns beer drinking galore in Abuja (pictures)
Abuja Residents Storm Accident Scene With Buckets, Others For Free Beer As Loaded Truck Falls Over. It was a case of different strokes for different folks on Tuesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital, as residents treated themselves to free beers when a truck loaded with beer fell over a few metres away from the popular Berger
Sanusi II: Court Bars Kano Government From Dissolving Emirates
Justice Liman of the Federal High Court has reportedly issued an ex-parte judgement prohibiting Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kano State Government from reinstalling Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. Platinum Times Nigeria reports that one Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Aminu Babba-Dan’Agundi, filed the lawsuit against Sanusi’s reinstatement late Thursday. Justice Liman granted leave to the Plaintiff/Applicant to issue and
Shaping the Future of Africa’s Economy – Peter Obi in Washington DC (Video)
Yesterday , Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at the Ekkonn Conference Center in Lanham, MD, Peter Obi led an exciting event focused on shaping the future of Africa’s economy while engaging the next generation. He shared his experiences and elaborated on the concept of the African Renaissance. Mr. Peter Obi emphasized the power
FG Disembarks On Lagos-Calabar Highway Realignment Due To Submarine Cables
The Federal Government of Nigeria Who’s set to change the National Anthem has announced its decision to disembark from the proposed Lagos-Calabar coastal Highway realignment. This was disclosed at the 3rd Stakeholders Meeting in Lagos, where the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi , confirmed that the proposed diversion would no longer occur due to the
Microsoft to build $1billion data center in Kenya after closing its Nigerian facility
Microsoft Corporation and G42, a leading artificial intelligence company in the United Arab Emirates are working together to build a $1 billion geothermal-powered data center in Kenya. This development follows the decision of Microsoft to close down its African development centre in Lagos Nigeria putting about 200 people out of work. According to Business Insider Africa, the
House Of Reps Passes Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem
The House of Representatives has passed a bill to revert to the old national anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”. The bill was quickly passed through first second and third reading within minutes. The lead debate for a return to the old anthem by the House Leader, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, pointed to the need for Nigerians
Wole Soyinka attacks Peter Obi, ignores Tinubu’s One year Scorecard
Prof. Wole Soyinka has accused Peter Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period. This is coming exactly one year when the Noble Laureate promised to comment on the government of his friend Bola
Ban on Smoking, Crime & Ritual scenes by Government Very Unnecessary – Echezonam
The Government of Nigeria reportedly places ban on money ritual, smoking, crime scenes in Nollywood films. This announcement has created different reactions from different individuals for different reasons which are quite understandable. First, let’s start from the reason most people thought it was a nice move by the government. They argued that our children and