The 2023 World University rankings have been unveiled by The Times Higher Education, covering 104 countries and regions worldwide.Among the top-ranking universities in Africa, ten institutions have secured prominent positions in the list.At the pinnacle of African universities stands the University of Cape Town, followed by Stellenbosch University and the University of Witwatersrand in the […]

Cote d’Ivoire has declared Monday a public holiday to commemorate Les Elephants’ victory in the Africa Cup of Nations.The host nation clinched their third AFCON title by defeating Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday night.The Super Eagles took the lead with a goal from William Troost-Ekong just before halftime.However, Emerse Fae’s team turned the game around in […]

The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has blamed the current hardship in Nigeria on former President Muhammadu Buhari. Sanusi said it would be unfair to blame President Bola Tinubu for the hardship Nigerians are experiencing.Speaking on Sunday during a virtual religious event, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said Buhari’s […]

For eight years, Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, did his best. Last month, he left the state better than he met it. He left in a blaze of glory. He was also privileged to hand over to a government of continuity headed by Governor Usman Ododo.But, out of jealosy, his foes have invaded […]

The chairman of UTM FLNG, Julius Rone has received with deep distress news of the passing of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, top banker and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, OFR, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, along with members of the Wigwe family.NEWS DIRECT earlier reported that the Access Bank chief died in […]

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has reacted to the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe. Obi while expressing sadness over the tragic passing of Wigwe, described the former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings as a dear friend, recalling how he once helped him prepare for his […]

A photo of late Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son Chizzy, have been shared online.All three died after their helicopter crashed in California, U.S. on Friday night, February 9, while on their way to Las Vegas to watch the Super Bowl 58. Read initial story here.US officials had said the helicopter crashed […]