NIGERIA MAKES BASKETBALL HISTORY
On Saturday, July 10th, Nigeria’s D’Tigers made history by being the first African team to defeat the U.S. men’s basketball team. They won the Olympic exhibition game with 90-87 points. They went on to defeat Argentina 94-71 on Monday, July 12th. We congratulate the team for making Nigeria proud, and wish them victory in the […]
JUSTIN CHUKWUDI OLEWUEZI BREAKS 143-YEAR OLD RECORD
We celebrate Justin Chukwudi Olewuezi, a Nigerian medical student who just graduated from Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk in Russia with a CGPA of 5.0 in a 5.0 grading system. He is the first Nigerian to graduate from the Russian University in 143 years.
ONDO AND SOKOTO STATES PASS VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS PROHIBITION (VAPP) BILL
We are making progress! Ondo and Sokoto States have finally passed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Bill. This is a big step forward, as the VAPP Act ensures that survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) are protected by law to get justice. We are excited that the governor of Ondo has assented to […]
PHILIP OKAFOR BECOMES THE FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE DEAN’S SPECIAL PRIZE FOR EXEMPLARY BEHAVIOUR.
Philip Okafor, a 200-level student of Microbiology at the University of Benin, became the first recipient of the Dean’s Special Prize for Exemplary Behaviour. He reportedly found a missing wallet with a large sum of money belonging to another student, at a time he couldn’t pay his tuition, yet he ensured the wallet was returned […]
LADUNNI THANKFUL AT 50
Meet Ladunni Idowu Giwa-Osagie, who gave birth at the age of 50! Her story is that of hope and incredible resilience despite challenges. She got married at 49 years old and gave birth to a baby few days to her 50th birthday. Congratulations Ladunni!
UNILAG TEST RUNS ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is test-running its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV), a mechatronics automobile device, with 63% of its hardware and 100% of its software locally sourced. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Prof. Oluwole Familoni, stated that the production is an invaluable addition to the University’s efforts at preventing the release of toxic emissions […]
AFFORDABLE AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR NIGERIANS
A young Nigerian entrepreneur in his 30s, Babawande Afolabi, recently launched Green Africa Airways, a Nigerian start-up carrier. The company took delivery of the new airplanes in Lagos and would begin affordable air transportation to Abuja, Akure, Enugu Ilorin and Owerri. They aim to reduce the cost of air travel in Nigeria.
COMPLETED REFINERY IN DELTA STATE
Nigerian businessman, Momoh Jimah Oyarekhua, has completed a 10,000 bpsd refinery in Kwale, Delta State, on Thursday, May 20th. The refinery’s construction began in 2017 would contribute to saving Nigeria funds on imported fuel.
WARRI-ITAKPE FREIGHT SERVICES COMPLETED
The Warri-Itakpe freight services project previously ignored for 33 years has recently been completed. The freight service, through 12 stations, links Warri in Delta State, through Edo State, to Ajaokuta in Kogi State. This is a boost to Nigeria’s railway infrastructure.
BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, NEUTRALIZED IN RANN, BORNO STATE
On Friday, May 28th, troops of the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized ten Boko Haram terrorists in Rann, Borno State. They also destroyed a Boko Haram gun truck & recovered multiple weapons including one anti aircraft gun, two machine guns & eight AK-47 rifles.