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By Dr George Ogunjimi New public order powers to prevent individuals causing repeated serious disruption must come into force in Nigeria in view of the large scale planning of disruptive and violent protests by certain elements in the society as the government must be proactive with its plan to protect the public from criminality at protests. Serious Disruption Prevention Orders will empower the police and other security services to intervene before individuals cause serious disruption, damages to both public and private property. They must identify those who have previously committed protest-related offences or ignored court-imposed restrictions, if there are any…

Jambo, the largest web3 mobile infrastructure bringing emerging markets on-chain, announced that it’s expanding to the Solana blockchain along with Tether to offer blockchain-enabled financial and educational technologies that cater to emerging markets. Central to this is the JamboPhone, a $99 web3 smartphone that has been powerful in onboarding all types of users on-chain in a mobile-first way. Combined with the Solana blockchain’s high throughput capabilities and Tether’s dominant stablecoin, USDT, access to web3 financial and educational products will be democratized to those who need them most in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Introducing the JamboPhonePriced at $99 and…

As part of its zeal towards improving the lives of its citizenry and make them self-reliant through skills acquisition in ICT certification, Ogun State Skills Fund, an agency under the State Ministry of Education, has commenced registration for the second batch of training for interested citizens. A release signed by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, indicated that applicants should register for ICT Skills Training For Remote/Local Jobs and ICT Startups, as well as Skills Development For Employment and Self-Employment, stating that the programme was a follow up for year 2023 edition. It directed interested individuals…

Following the successful completion of the pre-qualifying examinations, Interswitch, Africa’s foremost digital payment and commerce company has proudly announced the conclusion of the second phase of the ongoing InterswitchSPAK 6.0 competition. Now in its 6th edition in Nigeria, InterswitchSPAK, a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the Interswitch Group, continues to inspire interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects among Senior Secondary School students across Africa. This year, the competition recorded an unprecedented participation, with a total of over 16,000 registered students and subsequently, about 11,500 students who sat for the prequalifying examination. From the pre-qualifying examination, the…

The flight to stardom has reached its crescendo as Chima emerges victorious as the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 9, a victory well-deserved and celebrated by all. Empowered by TECNO, this season of Nigerian Idol has been nothing short of spectacular, showcasing incredible talent and delivering unforgettable moments. TECNO played a vital role in this journey, empowering all the contestants with their latest and most innovative CAMON device, the CAMON 30. As the grand prize winner, Chima has also been awarded an entire suite of TECNO eco products, including the TECNO PHANTOM V fold, the TECNO True 1 buds, the…

Dee Pride Land Circle of Life Foundation is proud to announce the celebration of its 3rd year anniversary. The foundation, founded by Eng Ekundayo Oduntan, has been dedicated to promoting community development and empowerment through various initiatives. To mark this special occasion, Dee Pride Land Group expressed their gratitude to all members of the foundation for their unwavering support and commitment towards the foundation’s goals. Eng Ekundayo Oduntan extended his heartfelt wishes to all members and encouraged them to continue their good deeds towards the development of the foundation. Over the past three years, the Dee Pride Land Circle of…

By Paul Osemu More than three decades ago, Primate Ayodele started his ministry without walls; there were no buildings, cathedral, resources, and structure. All he had was a prophetic ministry, bamboo trees, a rented landed property and about thirty people who were members of his church, INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. Unsure about what the future held, Primate Ayodele began his prophetic ministry, accurately foretelling things to come, speaking the truth to power, showing gratitude to God, and sharing the little he had with people around him. He didn’t have a strong platform like other prophets at that time but he…

Following the arrest of popular land grabber, Mukaila Salau (Actors), Abubakar Sulaiman Miyaki and two others in connection to the death of a local government worker, Idowu Keshinro who was brutally murdered in April, witnesses and family members of the deceased can no longer sleep with their two eyes closed. The suspects were arrested some weeks ago and detained in Abuja but according to reports, one of them, Abubakar Sulaiman Miyaki has been granted bail after he claimed he was in Umrah, Saudi Arabia when the unfortunate incident that took the life of Idowu Keshinro happened. However, instead of maintaining…

Adaora Umeoji Highlights Zenith Bank’s Robust Financial Metrics: Says Bank Is Poised To Cross The N1 Trillion Mark In Profit In 2024. Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, held its Capital Markets Day last week to showcase the bank’s inherent values as it embarks on its recapitalisation journey. The event, which brought together key market players, focused on the bank’s growth trajectory, strategic objectives, market performance, and consistent, robust dividend payout over the years. It also provided an opportunity for the bank to inform capital market stakeholders about its robust risk management culture, adherence to regulations, capital adequacy, and…

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd., a leader in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, commemorated and supported the coronation of the new Alaawe of Awe, Oba Cornelius Abiola Taiwo Oladokun III, reaffirming its commitment to the community. The coronation took place on July 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Grammar School, Awe, Oyo State. Awe, Oyo State, where approximately 70% of Amo Farm’s – national operations are based, holds a special place in the company’s ethos. Over the years, Awe has been a pivotal location for operations and a cherished home where the company has flourished. Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery is the primary employer…