Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Gets N1.3 billion from World Bank

The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has received a grant of $8 million (N1.3 billion) from the World Bank. This is contained in a statement signed by Abiodun Olarewaju, the Public Relations Officer of the University and made available in

Dangote Group Considers Acquisition of Oil Blocks

The Dangote Group, a conglomerate of manufacturing companies owned by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is considering purchasing oil fields in Nigeria. The planned purchase comes in the wake of news that international oil companies in Nigeria plan to sell

AMAA to Reward African Journalists with $5000

The Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, has revealed it will be rewarding African journalists with a special recognition award, Media Recognition Award, which will also come with cash prizes of $5000, $3000, and $2000 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions

Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Releases New Single “Barren Land”

Nollywood actress and global icon, Omotola Jalade–Ekeinde returns to the music radar with a new tune titled ‘Barren Land’. The actress who took a break from music to face her foray into Hollywood teamed up with hit maker, Del’B on

GenVoices: A New Generation Has Spoken

Generational Voices (GenVoices), a project-driven platform to harness the energy of young Nigerians for nation building, held its historic 100,000 Voices Telethon hosted by Channels Television, and aired by Ebony Life TV, Beat FM and Nigerian Info. The event was

CHAN 2014: Ejike Uzoenyi Showing Class

It has been a rejuvenated experience for the home-based Eagles at the ongoing African Nations Championship holding in South Africa. After conceding to a defeat to Mali in its first match, the Super Eagles still ended the group stage

Lagos Bans Public Smoking; Violators to be Imprisoned, Fined

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law, which would in effect, ban smoking in public places in the state with penalties for violating the law pegged between N10, 000 and N50, 000 fines or

Julius Agwu, Seyi Law, X3M Ideas Lead Campaign Against Gender Violence

A group of Nigerian comedians comprising Julius Agwu, Seyi Law, Owen G, Tee A and music artiste, Sound Sultan, have all joined Lagos-based creative agency, X3M ideas, in the agency’s pro-bono campaign in support of ‘Project Alert’, a non-governmental organization’s

DHL Wins Award for Its Focus on Africa

International express delivery company, DHL, has been recognised for its progress in the Sub-Sahara African market. The latest award, which brings the total number of awards received by the company since January 2013 to 20, was given by Frost &

CHAN 2014: Super Eagles to Square-up Against Morocco in Quarter Finals

The home-based Super Eagles representing Nigeria at the 2014 African Nations Championships in South Africa will, perhaps, be facing its toughest battle this Saturday. The Eagles will be put to the test when they square-up against the Moroccan national team.

Love in the Air: Close-Up Launches Cupid Games Ahead of St. Valentine’s Day

Closeup, a leading toothpaste in Nigeria, has set the pace for an engaging and fun-filled Valentine season among Nigerian youths with the launch of the digital social game, “Cupid Games”. The St. Valentine’s Day, an annual celebration of love,

Market Awaits Unemployment Data for Signs of Meaningful Recovery in the US

The USD last Friday enjoyed its strongest rally since November 2013, hitting 1.3508 in response to buoyant retail and consumer data indicating that the US economy is improving. This data has further boosted speculation that the US Federal Reserve will

CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Defeat South Africa; Qualify for Quarter Finals

Nigeria had one of its best games since the start of the African Nations Championship in South Africa. The Super Eagles, comprising of home-based players, got an easy ride over host Bafana-Bafana in a 3-1 clash. Ejike Uzoenyi opened the

GenVoices: Christopher Kolade Tasks Nigerian Youths to be Proactive

It was just three hours, but the impact reverberated beyond the 36 states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and for a longer period. The 3-hour telethon organised by Generational Voices, a youth movement that advocates increased roles for the

UCH Performs Seven Open Heart Surgeries in 3 Months – Prof. Alonge, Chief Medical Director

The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, has announced it performed seven open heart surgeries between October 2013 and January 2014. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Professor Temitope Alonge, told the media yesterday that the hospital

5 Things to Know Today – Friday

1. UCH Performs Seven Open-heart Surgeries in Three Months The University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has carried out seven successful open-heart surgeries in the final quarter of 2013. Professor Temitope Alonge, chief medical director of the hospital,

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