“Nigeria” is written in Hausa (Najeriya) on the proposed BRICS reserve currency banknote. This tells me 3 things immediately. 1.) Nigeria’s application to join BRICS was almost certainly pushed by Muhammadu Buhari’s parochial, ethnocentric administration. He couldn’t do a single good deed as president without spoiling it. He sidestepped his country’s official language and put his ethnic language on the banknote, which is exactly what you would expect of Muhammadu Buhari. A truly disgraceful excuse for a president to the very end. Jamhuriyar Tarayyan Nijeriya 2.) The Tinubu CIA-puppet administration has nothing to do with it and is probably under…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has intensified efforts to locate five missing individuals following a helicopter crash in the Gulf of Guinea. The helicopter, registered as 5N-BQG, carried six passengers and two crew members. So far, three bodies have been recovered, and the search for the remaining five continues. On Thursday, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC Limited’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, confirmed the information in a statement on X. According to Soneye, “On October 24, 2024, around 11:22 am, we lost contact with the helicopter—Register Number: 5N-BQG, engaged by NNPC Limited, which took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en…
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has carried out a series of community service and public awareness programs as part of its activities for this year’s Sustainability Week in Kogi State. Speaking at the event, Dr Eseosa Ighile, Head of the Sustainability Department at Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, highlighted that the company used Sustainability Week to engage with and support local communities through donations and outreach initiatives. She said: “Obajana Sustainability Champions visited the Ministry of Mercy orphanage in Lokoja, providing essential supplies, and food items, and spending quality time with the children and residents. The day was filled with fun…
President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Thursday, inaugurated the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Highway. ASHENEWS reported the Minister of Works, David Umahi on 30 April 2024 as revealing that President Bola Tinubu had directed the Ministry of Works to begin designs for the Badagry-Sokoto Coastal Highway project. “I’m happy that Mr President has also directed me to start the immediate design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway. This one is a spur of the Coastal highway, and that one is 1000 kilometres. “We’ve started the design and I’m very sure that as soon as Federal…
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has confirmed three persons dead in a helicopter crash that occurred in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Thursday. The accident occurred at 11:22 a.m. along the waterways in Port Harcourt when the helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG and operated by East Wind Aviation, was en route from Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the Nuimantan oil rig. A total of eight persons were confirmed on board, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Odutayo Oluseyi. The aircraft ditched into the waters near Bonny Finima in the…
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Pairwise, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have launched the Yam Optimized Architecture through Gene Editing (YOAGE) project, an innovative initiative aimed at transforming yam farming. This four-year project seeks to introduce novel genetic variations to reduce labor and environmental impacts associated with traditional yam staking, while enabling mechanized farming in Nigeria, where yam serves as a vital staple crop. YOAGE focuses on developing bushy-type yam varieties by identifying the genes responsible for plant growth. Using Pairwise’s Fulcrum Platform technology, the project will optimize gene editing for more efficient yam cultivation. Collaboration…
The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) LL.B Class of 1978 on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, presented a solar power system to the university to support the Faculty of Law, providing electricity to the theatre halls and staff offices. The solar system, which costs N11 million, includes a 10KVA inverter, 6.6KW solar panels, and a 30KW lithium battery backup package. During the brief but vibrant ceremony, Prof. Auwalu Hamisu Yadudu, Deputy President of the ABU LL.B Class of 1978, handed over the project to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala. Yadudu, who represented the Class President, Prof. Momodu Kassim Momodu, explained that members…
In today’s world, businesses are increasingly aware that operating sustainably is no longer just an option—it’s essential. As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles continue to reshape industries globally, Nigerian companies are recognizing that integrating these values into their operations is vital for long-term success. It helps companies manage risks, meet regulations, and build stronger relationships with stakeholders and investors who prioritize sustainability. To support this shift, Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with PwC, NGX, UNIDO ITPO Nigeria, LBS Sustainability Centre, LCCI, NECA, and Sterling Bank, is excited to host ESG Series 4.0 on October 25, 2024. This event will…
The De Renaissance Patriots, a socio-cultural organization for Lagos State indigenes, has raised concerns about a proposed bill in the Lagos State House of Assembly seeking to amend the state’s Local Government Administration Law. In a letter dated October 22, 2024, addressed to the Speaker, Mudashiru Ajaiyi Obasa, the foundation argued that local governments cannot achieve full autonomy without the restoration of their constitutionally assigned revenue sources. At an emergency meeting held on October 18, 2024, the Patriots reviewed the bill and criticized its provisions, including the replacement of the state’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) with 37 Area…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has pointed to the principle of regionalism as the core issue hindering Nigeria’s progress, describing it as the root of the country’s challenges. Obasanjo made this statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday during a visit from the League of Northern Democrats, led by former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau. Reflecting on Nigeria’s independence in 1960, Obasanjo noted that the same regionalism adopted then continues to persist today, hampering national unity. He emphasized that the focus should not be on where a leader comes from but rather on what they bring to the table in terms of development…