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Stakeholders to explore funding opportunities in renewable energy
The Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Energy Finance (SUNREF), a green financing line for businesses developed by the French Development Agency (AFD), has concluded a plan… The post Stakeholders
Nigeria’s fastest para-athlete, Ifeanyi Christian dreams big for Tokyo
At Atlanta ’96 Paralympics, Ajibola Adeoye made the country proud by winning a gold medal on the track. He died in 2011 as an unsung hero. The post Nigeria’s fastest
Nadal, Barty sent out, Serena, Osaka take centre stage
Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece stunned second seed Rafael Nadal in five sets, while Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic defeated top seed, Ashleigh Barty of Australia, 1/6, 6/3, 6/2 to reach
Aliko Dangote denounces fraudulent support fund application
Aliko Dangote Foundation has distanced itself from a scheme tagged, ‘2021 Dangote Empowerment,” inviting individuals to apply for support funds. The post Aliko Dangote denounces fraudulent support fund application appeared
FG’s capacity to end bandits’ attacks not in doubt — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the Federal Government capacity to end bandits’ attacks on soft targets is not in doubt. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary
Niger State, energy firm seal pact on waste-to-wealth
The Niger State Government and Ukpa Energy Company Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for converting municipal solid waste to wealth. The post Niger State, energy firm seal
Analysts Project $100 Supercycle for Oil Post-pandemic
A steady rise in oil prices since late last year could presage a new ‘supercycle’ in oil as the world economy recovers from the pandemic, the Financial Times has reported.
Pity President Buhari, victim of ‘harassment’ by Nigeria’s elite
By Olu Fasan WHEN President Muhammadu Buhari said recently that Nigeria’s ‘elite’ were ‘harassing’ his government, I instinctively wanted to defend him. I may be his arch-critic, but I don’t
Ebonyi Crisis: Govt orders deployment of more security personnel to warring communities
The Ebonyi Government has directed the immediate deployment of more security personnel to quell the renewed intra-communal crisis between Effium and Ezza-Effium indigenes of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the
Inducting Fela in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Fela NEARLY 24 years after the exit of the Afrobeat legend and progenitor, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Kuti (1938-1997), best known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti musically, the world has continued to
