In a first for Africa today sees the launch of the Pan-African Fund Managers’ Association (PAFMA), a new trade association bringing together fund managers from across the continent with backing from some of the industry’s most powerful players. The five founding members of PAFMA are the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PENOP); the Fund…
Doyen of accounting, Pa Akintola Williams, had died at the age of 104 Pa Williams died in his sleep in the early hours of today, Monday, September 11, 2023. Akintola was the country’s first indigenous chartered accountant, who pioneered Nigeria’s accounting profession. Born in 1919, he was instrumental in developing the country’s financial sector. The…
Two suspected cultists were on Sunday, reportedly killed in a clash between rival gangs in Ilesa, Osun State. Findings revealed that the rival gang members stormed a beer parlour at Onimo junction, where the victims, identified as Machine and SK, were drinking. The traditional ruler in the area, Onimo of Imo, Oba Olaniyi Agunbiade, said…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and athlete, Mike Edwards has challenged Pere, a housemate in the BBNaija season 8 All-Stars edition show to a boxing match after he damaged Big Brother’s wall with a punch during face-off with a fellow housemate, Doyin. Mike Edwards, the former housemate took to his ‘X’ page, formerly known as…
This is Trent’s second visit to Nigeria, the British High Commission said in a statement. A Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, arrived in Lagos on Sunday to aid the fight against illegal activities including piracy and illicit trafficking in the sub-region. This is Trent’s second visit to Nigeria, the British High Commission said in a…
TOPLINE Novak Djokovic—the world’s highest-paid tennis star—clinched his 24th Grand Slam victory at the U.S. Open Sunday night, beating the young opponent who shut him out of his last U.S. Open and breaking a historic tie with Serena Williams, one day after Coco Gauff, 19, won her first major tennis title and became the first…
Luis Rubiales has resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation following criticism for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony. Hermoso, 33, said the kiss after Spain beat England was not consensual and she filed a legal complaint last T He released a statement saying he had submitted…
…Urges President Tinubu to probe and recover funds looted by former president’s government Former military governor of old Kaduna State, Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (rtd), has said that the sit-tight syndrome of some African leaders is responsible for the current wave of coups within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region and the…
BBNaija All-Stars housemates Kim Oprah and Doyin have been evicted from the ongoing reality TV show. Recall that Kim Oprah entered the house as Biggie’s guest, and she added a lot of drama to the program. The love triangle that developed between Pere, Cross, and Kim Oprah was one of the major plotlines of her…
Two robbers operating on the recently commissioned 2nd Niger Bridge have been sentenced to 13- years’ jail term. The Anambra State Police command secured their conviction. The robbers, who were arrested with two daggers and five sim cards removed from phones of their victims, pleaded guilty when they were arraigned in court. Anambra State Police…
