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Tinubu Congratulates Dangote on Appointment to World Bank’s Investment Lab
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s wealthiest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab. This is a body focused on driving investment and job creation in emerging economies.
Tinubu praised Dangote’s extensive experience in the private sector. He highlighted his strategic investments and the thousands of jobs created through his conglomerate, Dangote Group. He emphasized that Dangote’s appointment was well-deserved given the group’s rise to prominence, spanning industries like cement, fertilizer, salt, sugar, oil, and gas.
Tinubu also noted that Dangote’s $20 billion Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals project is the most ambitious and significant private investment in Africa. He encouraged Dangote to bring his innovative ideas to his new role at the World Bank. Also, he encouraged him to help shape impactful initiatives for emerging markets globally.
Dangote was announced as part of the World Bank’s expanded Private Sector Investment Lab on Wednesday. Joining other business leaders such as Bill Anderson (CEO of Bayer AG), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Chair of Bharti Enterprises). Lastly, Mark Hoplamazian (President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels). The expanded lab aims to attract private capital and create jobs in developing economies. In addition, to support the World Bank’s goal of global job creation as a key focus for development.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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