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  The 10 richest people in the world as of January 1, 2024, are worth nearly $1.47 trillion, according to data from Forbes.   This is $350 billion higher than the combined net worth of $1.12 trillion the top 10 richest people started in 2023. Elon Musk, the CEO of …

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has announced plans by their government to extend its suspension of degree accreditation and evaluation to Kenya and Uganda.   Over 45 universities have been affected by the suspension of degrees due to allegations of granting fake degrees to students. “We are not going …

The free ride services for commuters on all train services which was to end on Thursday, January 4, 2024, has been extended by the Federal Government to Sunday, January 7, 2024.               The Nigerian Railway Corporation had announced the commencement of the free train …

South African business mogul, Johann Rupert, has dethroned Nigerian Aliko Dangote to emerge as Africa’s wealthiest man, according to a list released by Forbes Magazine.   Similarly, Nigerian billionaires Rabiu Abdulsamad and Mike Adenuga have lost their spots in the billionaire rankings released by the financial magazine. In the list, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested and detained the suspended National Co-ordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu.     According to reports, her arrest is said to be in connection with an alleged money laundering case of …

President Tinubu’s New Year address to Nigerians is filled with messages of hope and encouragement for the year 2024. The president started by highlighting that he understands the plight of Nigerians and that tough times never last. Here are 13 notable quotes from the president’s speech: 1. “Everything I have …

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has charged expectant mothers on prioritizing their health and seek to know their HIV/AIDS status.    She said this will enable them to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the disease and help themselves stay healthy. According to a statement issued by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady …

The acting governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the substantive governor of the state.    Aiyedatiwa’s swearing in was conducted by the Chief Judge of Ondo state following the demise of late governor Rotimi Akeredolu in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, in Germany.   …

  The federal government has declared Monday 25, Tuesday, 26 December 2023, and Monday, January 1st, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively.   The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government on Friday, December 22.   …

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of 11 new Justices of the Supreme Court appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fill the vacancies on the apex court bench.   The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal …