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VIDEO: Systemic Demolition Of Igbo-Dominated Markets In Lagos; Ohanaeze Advises Traders To Think Home

VIDEO: Systemic Demolition Of Igbo-Dominated Markets In Lagos; Ohanaeze Advises Traders To Think Home

Expressing strong disapproval of the deliberate demolishing of markets predominantly owned by the Igbo community in Lagos: Igbo people, it is prudent to gradually withdraw. OHANAEZE NDIGBO - 3/2/2024 Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the esteemed voice of the Igbo, vehemently denounces the blatant utilization of state machinery to target peaceful Igbo traders in Lagos State, without any prior notice or evaluation of their goods and products. In light of these distressing events, Ndigbo must acknowledge that it is now time to gradually retreat and redirect their businesses back home. The recently circulated online video depicting helpless Igbo traders at the Trinity spare…
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Real Estate Expert Urges Tech Integration to Address Nigeria’s Construction Challenges

Real Estate Expert Urges Tech Integration to Address Nigeria’s Construction Challenges

The Nigerian federal government was recently recommended by Femi Akintunde, the Group Managing Director of real estate solution company Alpha Mead, to use the technical innovations of the fourth industrial revolution in order to tackle the nation's multifaceted difficulties. Akintunde underlined at a discussion at the University of Lagos that the government must use technology to combat economic challenges. Akintunde emphasised that collaborating with industry could be an efficient way to address Nigeria's economic problems. He emphasised the significance of preparedness, willingness, and dedication while expressing hope about improving the nation's economic prospects. In spite of obstacles including poor infrastructure…
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Federal Government Launches Nationwide Robotics Competition to Foster AI Education

Federal Government Launches Nationwide Robotics Competition to Foster AI Education

To foster scientific brilliance and expand access to Artificial Intelligence (AI) education, the federal government launched the student robotics competition for 2023–2024. Speaking at the workshop's opening in Abuja, Education Minister Tahir Mamman praised instructors and mentors for their commitment to developing the next generation of creators and programmers. Mr. Mammam stressed the need of including robotics education in the curriculum, saying that it gives kids the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world in addition to enhancing their academic experience. He acknowledged the critical role that mentors, educators, principals, and organisers play in increasing the use…
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Wema Bank ALAT Set Record Breaking Precedent in 2023 performance.

Wema Bank ALAT Set Record Breaking Precedent in 2023 performance.

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, set a record-breaking precedent in 2023, with a tremendous upsurge in its 2023 corporate performance as seen in the bank’s 2023 Q3 performance results. In a yearly analysis that captured financials for the first three[3] quarters of 2023, Wema Bank recorded a 130% increase in Profit Before Tax [PBT] and 61% increase in gross earnings, achieving Gross Earnings of ₦150.90bn in Q3 2023, compared to Q3 2022’s ₦93.86bn. The pioneering bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) unprecedentedly stood at ₦21.76bn, an astounding 130% increase from…
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Gas explosion destroys goods worth millions, properties in Lagos community market

Gas explosion destroys goods worth millions, properties in Lagos community market

Goods and properties worth millions were razed on Saturday following a gas explosion that occurred at a market situated at Council Bus Stop along Egbeda-Ikotun Road, Alimosho Local Government Area, of Lagos State. Accordingly, the inferno resulted in unrest as traders and commuters scampered for safety. A statement by the Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident, noting that the agency had received an emergency call around 2 pm on the fire incident. Adeseye explained that the fire was caused by a gas cylinder leakage in use at one of the shops, which led…
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