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FirstBank has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to launch the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting startups and driving technology-led economic growth in the state. The programme is designed to provide funding, mentorship, and market access to high-potential businesses, with a focus on strengthening the local innovation ecosystem, creating jobs, and […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening climate resilience nationwide through the implementation of the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, made this known at the ongoing mid-term review meeting of the project’s Steering Technical Committee in Kaduna. Utsev said the initiative remains central […]
A Federal High Court in Kano has struck out a suit filed by the immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, seeking to halt impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the state House of Assembly. Justice S.M. Shuaibu struck out the case on Thursday after counsel to the applicant, Umar Danbaito, informed […]
The African Democratic Congress has directed its newly elected state executives and other officers to refrain from assuming office until their formal inauguration, insisting that current officeholders remain in charge. The party said the move is aimed at preventing confusion and potential disputes during the transition period. In a statement issued on Friday, National Publicity […]
Former players from the Premier League are continuing to make a strong impact across Europe, with several featuring in an “elite XI” of top performers outside England. The list, compiled by Planet Football, highlights players who have maintained high-level performances since leaving English clubs. At the centre of the team is Thibaut Courtois, who has […]
The caravans began forming well before dawn. For weeks, the main arteries of southern Lebanon had been arteries of flight, clogged with families fleeing Israeli bombardment. Now, at the stroke of midnight, the direction reversed. Israeli forces had continued to strike the south right up to the 12 a.m. deadline, the booms of […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi The vision of catapulting Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030 is an ambitious roadmap that demands more than just policy tweaks, it requires a complete structural overhaul. Central to this transformation is the understanding that a modern economy cannot function on an antiquated/outdated foundation. For decades, Nigeria has […]
