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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has committed a bill to establish the State’s research trust fund to a sub-committee of the House.Meranda also emphasised the need for tertiary institutions in the state to partake in effective research works for the benefit of the state.This was as the bill, sponsored by a member of the House, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, scaled second reading on the floor of the House.The proposed law is aimed at creating a ‘state research trust fund for the allocation, management and administration of the trust fund and for connected purposes’.Supporting…

…INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM YOUNG INNOVATORS ACROSS AFRICA  HabariPay’s Squad, payment fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), today announced dates for its annual social coding competition. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, “Squad Hackathon 2.0” is set to take place from the 13th–15th of March 2025 at the state-of-the-art GTCO Training Complex, Tayo’s Plaza, Abeokuta, Ogun State.  Launched in January 2024, Take on Squad Hackathon is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among emerging tech talents. Competing teams will leverage Squad’s advanced APIs to create scalable digital solutions that not only…

By Oludayo Salami  Kunle Ogunrombi, popularly known as K-Peace, has once again raised concerns about unpaid prize money from his 2015 victory on “Etisalat’s Nigerian Idol”. His recent interview on The Honest Bunch podcast has re-ignited discussions about prize settlements after reality TV shows in Nigeria. As the winner of a reality TV show, backed by a popular brand (Etisalat at the time), K-Peace deserves the money he won on the show. However, K-Peace’s claims are marked by glaring inconsistencies. Maybe it was intentionally shared to whip public sentiments, knowing that most people would run with that snippet, not the…

As Nigeria continues to grapple with an unreliable power supply and rising electricity tariffs, PPC Limited, leading engineering and infrastructure development company is driving a sustainable energy revolution by championing solar power solutions** to enhance energy security and affordability.With over 85 million Nigerians lacking access to reliable electricity and businesses struggling with high operational costs due to power instability, the need for greater investment in solar energy has become more critical than ever. PPC Power Division is committed to providing cutting-edge solar power solutions that will reduce dependence on the national grid and improve access to clean, affordable electricity.…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has instituted a $5,000,000 (Five Million US Dollars) lawsuit before a Lagos High Court against Meta Platforms Inc., the U.S.-based tech giant owned by Mark Zuckerberg, over alleged invasion of his privacy In the originating motion brought pursuant to Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 24(1)(A) and (E) & Section 34(1)(D) of Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, Order 2 Rule 1 Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009, by his lawyer, Olumide Babalola, the human rights Lawyer accused the organization of publishing motion images and voice…

In an unprecedented and unexpected development, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele and the Spiritual leader of CCC Elisha Parish, Prophet Marcus Tibetan have joined forces for Nigeria’s cause.This was disclosed on Saturday, 8th of February, 2025 at the prophecy book launching of Prophet Tibetan at his Lagos church which Primate Ayodele surprisingly attended with his team.In a joint statement at the event, the controversial prophets acknowledged the division in the body of Christ especially among God’s servants, explaining that if men of God can come together and agree on one course, the nation will be…

Technology Company, Globacom, has announced a new collaboration with Samsung which offers amazing benefits to Glo subscribers when they pre-order the new Galaxy S-25 smartphones. Globacom said in a press statement released in Lagos that the exciting deal gives Glo customers the opportunity to pre-order the trendy Samsung Galaxy S25 series and enjoy 18gb bonus data, among other accompanying benefits. “We are thrilled to bring this offer to our subscribers, who will enjoy unparalleled benefits, including innovative packaging. This partnership with Samsung reinforces our commitment to providing value-added services that cater to the evolving needs of our customers,” Globacom said.…

Wema Bank has kicked off its 80th-anniversary celebration with the launch of its “80 Years of Spreading Love” Valentine campaign, running from February 1st to 28th, 2025. This campaign is the first in a series of exciting activities leading up to the bank’s grand 80th anniversary on May 2, 2025, and is designed to reward customer loyalty, strengthen connections, and create unforgettable experiences through 80 Acts of Love.With rewards tailored for every customer segment, Wema Bank is rolling out ₦11,000,000 in cash prizes, gift cards, movie tickets, spa treatments, fitness access, and Uber vouchers for young professionals and students. Women…

By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mohamed Ndarani says the exclusion of Edu state from the list of proposed new states is a sign of continuation of the marginalisation of the Nupe people in Nigeria. Ndarani, reacting to the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee’s proposed creation of 31 additional states made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the proposal does not reflect the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Ahmed Tinubu of fairness, equity and justice, adding that creation of Edu State will serve…

…sues for peace, law, orderThe Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, the Alaperu of Iperu, as a dependable, reliable, and quintessential monarch.Governor Abiodun stated this during a condolence visit to the palace of the Alaperu on Saturday night.Prince Abiodun, who described the death of the monarch as a personal loss and a significant loss to the entirety of Iperu and Remoland, said it is a void that will take several years to fill.He acknowledged the contributions of the late monarch, who retired from the Customs to serve his people, noting that Oba…