Afrobeats superstar Davido has unveiled his own line of electric bikes, a project he describes as a step towards generational wealth, sustainability, and empowerment. Announcing the venture on Instagram on Tuesday, the 32-year-old singer expressed his long-term vision for ownership and impact. “Manifestation is spiritual,” Davido wrote.“Years ago, I claimed 30BG, but it wasn’t just about success—it was about purpose. Today, I’m transforming that vision into something bigger: generational wealth and ownership.” Developed in partnership with Spiro, a major player in Africa’s electric vehicle market, the bikes aim to provide a Made-in-Africa solution to transportation challenges across the continent. The…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a ‘Drug-Free Safety Club’ under its Catch Them Young initiative to promote a drug-free society among students. The inauguration and awareness campaign against illicit drugs took place on Friday at Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by Dr. Paul Kamai, Deputy Director in charge of Narcotics in the FCT, emphasized the importance of early intervention to prevent substance abuse. “There is a high rate of alcohol and drug abuse in society. Our goal is to educate young students on the dangers…
The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd. and its authorized bottler, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art packaging collection hub in Lagos to address plastic waste management. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Friday night in Lagos, Zoran Bogdanovic, Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola, stated that the facility aims to enhance waste collection and recycling efforts in Nigeria. The hub, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s plastic recycling infrastructure, can process up to 13,000 metric tonnes of plastic bottles annually. Bogdanovic emphasized that the investment demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainability, job creation, and community support. “This…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has announced that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the inclusion of the CFA Franc on Nigeria Export Proceed (NXP) forms for the repatriation of export proceeds. The Executive Director of NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this while addressing the media on Friday’s Non-Oil Export Performance for 2024 in Abuja. Ayeni stated that the council had engaged the CBN in including the CFA Franc, recognizing it as a dominant currency in cross-border trade. “I am delighted to inform you that the CBN has magnanimously approved the CFA Franc to be captured on…
In the face of mounting agricultural challenges, experts have reaffirmed the critical role of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in ensuring food security, emphasizing that modern biotechnology can revolutionize food production in Nigeria. This was the focal point of discussions at a session titled “GMOs: Modern Biotechnology, Biosafety, and Fears,” organized on Thursday in Abuja by the Rufus Ebegba Centre for Leadership and Environmental Sustainability (RECLES), a non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental and agricultural advancement. Highlighting the transformative power of technology in shaping economies and societies, the founder of RECLES, Dr. Rufus Ebegba acknowledged the growing debates around GMOs and urged…
The Kano State Government has extended the deadline for the ongoing recertification of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) by an additional 60 days, moving the deadline from January 31 to April 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Abubakar Abdulabal. According to the statement, the extension was granted in response to concerns raised by property owners over the initial time frame. The government aims to ensure that all eligible individuals have ample opportunity to complete the recertification process. “The government acknowledges the concerns regarding the…
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Paediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Acceleration Plan Committee to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in the state. At the inauguration in Ilorin on Friday, the Deputy Governor of Kwara and Chairman of the Kwara AIDS Control Agency, Mr. Kayode Alabi, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating HIV transmission, particularly among newborns. He commended the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) for selecting Kwara as one of the pilot states for the initiative and assured that despite limited resources, the state remains steadfast in its fight against…
The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, has announced plans to commence domestic production of HIV commodities, including test kits and anti-retroviral drugs, before the end of 2025. Dr. Ilori made this disclosure on Friday in Ilorin while inaugurating the Kwara Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Paediatrics ART Acceleration Committee. She emphasized that local production is part of the government’s strategy to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Other key measures, she noted, include enrolling all individuals in the National Health Insurance Scheme, mobilizing resources for states, strengthening…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising cancer care by expanding infrastructure and treatment centres across the country. Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, made this known during a visit to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Meta, Lagos, ahead of the 2025 World Cancer Day. Salako highlighted the government’s efforts, including the establishment of the Cancer Health Fund, an intervention programme designed to support cancer patients financially. He noted that President Bola Tinubu has directed the expansion of cancer treatment facilities and infrastructure to improve healthcare delivery. “We have the Cancer Health Fund, which…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to receive 12 million barrels of crude oil from the United States to mitigate local supply constraints that have hindered its production capacity. The $20 billion facility, which aims to reach its full refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) by June 2025, has turned to international markets to sustain operations. According to The Africa Report, the shipment has already departed from the U.S. and is expected to arrive in Nigeria by February. Local crude supply constraints Despite an agreement for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to supply 450,000 bpd for…