The new CEO’s tenure begins in March, the disclosure said. Dangote Cement Plc has named Arvind Pathak as the company’s new chief executive/managing director, the company said in a note posted on the N…
HRH (Dr.) Becky Olu Ph.D
HRH (Dr.) Becky Olu Ph.D, The Erelu Atunluse of Erinmo Land, Erinmo- Ijesha, Osun State, is an accomplished serial entrepreneur with many successful businesses to show for it. She’s a mogul in every s…
Lateef Jakande: 10 facts about Lagos State’s iconic former ‘Action Governor’
As a former Lagos State Governor, Pa Lateef Kayode Jakande, marks his 90th birthday on Tuesday, July 23, here are quick facts to know about the nonagenarian politician: 1. He was a journalist 2. He fi…
Mastercard to let merchants accept some cryptocurrencies directly later this year
Mastercard Inc. said Wednesday that it would begin allowing merchants to accept some cryptocurrencies on its network later this year, marking the latest embrace of digital coins by a traditional payme…
City on the move: Abeokuta, Nigeria
The city of Abeokuta in Ogun State, Nigeria lies about 100km from the centre of Lagos. The state is known for its natural resources and mineral deposits (it is the largest producer of cement in the co…
One age group is responsible for nearly half of new cases of COVID-19, study shows
For months, public health officials have said that younger adults have been big drivers of the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. But new research suggests there’s another age group that may be fueling ne…
Telegram can now import your WhatsApp chat history
Telegram has added the ability to import your chat history from WhatsApp, meaning you won’t lose past conversations if you want to switch messaging services. On iOS the feature arrived with version 7.…
Post COVID-19: Top 5 Places To Travel To In 2021
The year 2020 was defined by a global pandemic that had the world on a standstill. It was probably the worst year for those of us that wanted to see and explore the world as it was marked by travel re…
Elon Musk’s ‘Strange’ Reaction To Becoming World’s Richest Person
Elon Musk, the outspoken entrepreneur behind Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, is now the richest person in the world – a feat he himself finds “strange”. Elon Musk surpassed Jeff Bezos on the …
Dressing for a Hotter Planet: In Lagos, Designers Look to the Past for Sustainable Fashion Solutions
Nigeria celebrated 60 years of independence this year, and there’s much to commemorate: It’s one of the fastest-growing countries in Africa; it has the continent’s largest economy; and, with its robus…