Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi is the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Project Victory Call Initiative, aka PVC Naija, as well as Convener, The Apostolic Roundtable (TAC). Dr. Akinyemi, a renowned Christian activist with great passion for good governance, in this interview with EJIKEME OMENAZU speaks on the ongoing nationwide protests against bad governance, among other […]
Nigerians in South Africa have said the controversial parental history of Chidimma Adetshina who withdrew from a beauty contest should be thoroughly investigated. Adetshina, 23, pulled out from Miss South Africa Beauty Pageant 2024 on Thursday following criticisms from South Africans that she was not eligible to participate in the pageantry. Her withdrawal stemmed from
Femi Otedola’s endorsement of the windfall tax shows its potential to promote economic fairness and stability in Nigeria. Mr. Otedola, who has long been an influential voice in the country’s financial sector, argues that the windfall tax could be a game-changer for Nigeria’s economy. The windfall tax offers an opportunity to redirect substantial unexpected profits […]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has launched the distribution of inputs and grants valued at over N4.6bn to farmers, communities, and IT startups in the state. This, the governor said, was part of his efforts to enhance food security, promote agro-industrialisation, and support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises development. During the symbolic flag-off ceremony
LAGOS – Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and convener Reset Lagos PDP has faulted the recent appeal made by President Bola Tinubu where he urged Nigerians to be patient with him and look beyond the temporary pains and aim at the larger picture. Pearse told Daily Independent that the President has demonstrated […]
The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command has said it generated a total of N1.23tn as revenue between January and July 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, the command also said it collected N202bn as revenue for July, stressing that the figure is the highest monthly collection in the history of the service. The Customs
Now evolving rapidly, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to bring immense benefits to the telecoms industry and the people it serves. As telecoms operators acquire the necessary skills and expertise, AI will deliver new services, improve connectivity and enrich the customer experience. Head of GSMA Advance, Drew MacFarlane, explains how telcos can build the expertise […]
DAMATURU – As part of efforts to improve the livelihood of the citizens, Governor Mai Mala Buni has pledged to continue to prioritize social support through empowerment schemes and training for youths, women, and other segments of the population as part of efforts to cushion current socio-economic difficulties that people face across the Country. The […]