World Bank appoints Ajay Banja as 14th President

The Washington-based World Bank has appointed Ajay Banga as its new President. The World Bank confirmed that Banga, who had a decade-long career in Mastercard, would take over from David Malpass as the next President. The development lender disclosed that Banga would pioneer the institution for five years. The World Bank said it is optimistic…

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Sunday Bisi emerge as Osun PDP Chairman

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday affirmed Sunday Bisi as the elected Chairman of the PDP in Osun. Bisi was elected at the State Congress of the Party held at the Osun Township Stadium In Osogbo, Osun State capital. In his acceptance speech, Hon Sunday Bisi expressed commitment…

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World Press Freedom Day: IPI Nigeria sets agenda for Tinubu on journalists’ safety, media freedom

 On the occasion of today’s commemoration of the 2023 World Press Freedom Day, the Nigerian National Committee of the Vienna-based International Press Institute (IPI) is asking the new government that will be inaugurated in Nigeria on May 29 to commit to creating a better operating environment for journalists and media organisations. In the past few years,…

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