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Justice doesn’t always work fairly when faced with power, bias, or red tape, but Barrister Olakunle Abiodun Afolabi stands out as a voice for those who aren’t heard. With ten years of court experience, Afolabi has become known for defending human rights, working with constitutional law, and giving hope to people caught in Nigeria’s complex legal system.Afolabi’s path comes from hard work, not luck. He graduated with honours from Lagos State University with both his law degree and diploma, then trained at the Nigerian Law School before starting a career full of impressive legal achievements. Beyond his education, he has…
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has restated the commitment of the agency to supporting initiatives that promote tax policy development and build the capacity of tax administrators in the West African sub-region. Adedeji spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the opening of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) Country Correspondents’ conference held at Transcorp Hilton hotel. He stressed that a well-articulated tax policy would promote economic development through effective revenue mobilisation domestically. A statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS chairman, said Adedeji noted that improved tax revenue through greater…
The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that his company decided to go back and invest in Ogun State because of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration’s vision and deliberate policies that focus on attracting investors as well as the investor-friendly climate that exists in the state. Dangote, who stated this on Monday during a courtesy visit to the governor in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, said Ogun State is one of the most attractive investment destinations in Nigeria by crafting itself as the manufacturing ‘bedrock’ of Nigeria. He said: “I will like to commend in a special way…
In order to improve the quality of air in the environment and stop hazardous air pollution from vehicles, the Ogun State Government has flagged-off the Vehicular Emission Control Scheme. Speaking during the event, at the Skating Ground, Post Office, Ibara, Abeokuta, Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, said Consultants from Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) would be conducting tests and issuing a certificate. “If your vehicle is sighted hissing out smoke, you will be asked your Vehicle Emission Certificate; that certificate will contain what is wrong with your vehicle and you will be given advise on what to do”,…
Why President Tinubu deserves commendation
Abuja, the nation’s federal capital, came alive with joy and excitement on Wednesday as a new set of winners in the ongoing Globacom Festival of Joy promotion received mouth-watering prizes they won at a special presentation ceremony held at the premises of Globacom at Aminu Kano Crescent. A glittering brand new Toyota Prado, a brand new Kia Picanto, tricycles (Keke Napep) and scores of other prizes including power generating sets, sewing machines and grinding machines were handed over to joyful winners. Sarah Ilya Madu was presented the keys to her brand-new Toyota Prado by Senator Simon Lalong, Senator Yemi Adaramodu,…
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In furtherance of its ongoing scheme to excite and reward its subscribers across the country, Globacom, on Friday, in Abuja, held another draw to select winners in its Festival of Joy consumer promotion. The draw, held at the Gloworld, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse, had the presence of several observers including Glo subscribers, members of the media and Martin Oteh who led officials of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to witness the process. The company had before now presented prizes to winners in several cities since the promo started in October 2024, enabling hundreds of Nigerians who won various prizes…
African Voices Changemakers, the popular CNN International magazine programme will this weekend host one of Hollywood’s most celebrated African actors, Djimon Gaston Hounsou. The programme is sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom. The star actor who was born in Benin Republic in April 1960, will be chatting with programme anchor, Larry Madowo on his inspiring journey and how he links the Black diaspora with its roots through the Djimon Hounsou Foundation which he launched in New York in 2019. Hounsou became a thespian when he acted in the 1990 film titled Without You, I’m Nothing from which he has gained…
For the thirteenth consecutive year, Nestlé Nigeria has empowered more than twenty young Nigerians through theTechnical Training program in its factory at Agbara. The participants received scholarships and training to attain the highly recognized City & Guilds certifications. In addition, the top five students were given the opportunity to conclude their training with an eight-week apprenticeship at two of Nestlé’s technical sites in Switzerland (Orbe and Broc). Equipped with their newly acquired skills, the graduating batch are ready to embark on their engineering careers with Nestlé in Nigeria. The Nestlé Technical Training Program in Nigeria is part of Nestlé’s global Needs YOUth initiative. Its objective across the three centres in…