Dangote blows hot, says refinery didn’t receive anything Federal, State Govts

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has clarified that the Federal and State Governments did not provide incentives for his $20 billion refinery at the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Speaking during a visit from the House leadership, Dangote revealed that he paid $100 million for the land. Dangote emphasised, “We did not collect a single incentive…

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Osigwe emerges as new NBA president

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has been elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Osigwe, the former Secretary-General of the NBA, won the most votes in the 2024 NBA online election. Osigwe secured 20,395 votes, defeating Tobenna Erojikwe, who received 10,970 votes, and Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, who garnered 9,007 votes. READ ALSO: Phillip…

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Cross River-born Franka Undie-Okache pioneers AI solutions in healthcare

Mrs Franka Undie-Okache from Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, has graduated from the RUDN University with the highest distinction in Applied Mathematics and Informatics/Data Science and Digital Transformation in her Master’s degree. Her outstanding achievements include receiving a special award for her groundbreaking scientific research aimed at revolutionising the healthcare sector through…

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