Shallipopi Vows To Boycott Next Headies

Nigerian singer, Shallipopi has vowed to boycott subsequent editions of the premier Afrobeats award, The Headies, after having an embarrassing moment at the 17th edition in Lagos on Sunday. Shallipopi, who lost the keenly contested Next Rated category to his frequent collaborator, Odumodublvck, thought he had gotten a consolation when his song ‘Cast’ was announced…

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18 Varsities To Share N110bn For Medical Programmes

The Federal Government through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a N110 billion investment towards enhancing the study of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing in 18 universities across the country. According to the government, each of the 18 benefiting institutions would receive approximately N4 billion, including N750 million for hostel construction. The benefiting…

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Christine Defies Autism To Be Seen, Heard, Understood

After six joint exhibitions across the country, autistic artist, Christine Mike-Nnaji has continued to defied autism, overcoming other challenges as she staged her first solo exhibition at the Mydrim Gallery.    Autism and art can have a positive and enriching relationship. Art provides a unique avenue for autistic individuals to express themselves, communicate, and develop…

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Top CBEX promoter, Adefowora Abiodun, surenders to EFCC

One of the suspected promoters of the controversial Ponzi scheme platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), Adefowora Abiodun, has surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to assist in ongoing investigations. Abiodun, who was previously declared wanted by the EFCC for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme linked to over $1 billion, arrived…

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AfCFTA partners Germany’s development agency to empower Nigerian youth with trade skills

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has joined forces with Germany’s economic development agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), to empower young Nigerian entrepreneurs with vital trade skills. Under the newly launched ‘TradeConnect’ initiative, a two-day capacity-building programne was recently held in Lagos and organised by Eric Andrew, the World Trade Organization (WTO)…

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