EX-KMPG Africa Chairman JK Randle attended a lecture on AI in London. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bashorun JK Randle, a former Chairman of KMPG Africa, an Audit, Tax and Advisory services firm, has attended a lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in London, United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS ANALYSIS: Biden Set For Crucial Interview On ABC … Read more
KPMG conducts forensic audit revealing ₦3.3 trillion inconsistency in fuel subsidy claims by NNPC. NNPCL initially reported ₦6 trillion in subsidy spending, with the government owing ₦2.8 trillion, as per CEO Mele Kyari. Nigerian Government plans fresh audit of NNPC’s ₦2.8 trillion fuel subsidy claim spanning 2015 to 2021 to authenticate claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bashorun Randle, OFR, turned the vibrant age of 80 with a lively celebration at the Dorchester Hotel on 53 Park Lane in London. The event which held on January 13th, was a joyous affair, attended by numerous notable figures who joined in the revelry. EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: Tinubu Meets Obasanjo … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle Let me start by acknowledging the presence in our midst of his Excellency Dr. Peter Mbah the Governor of the Enugu. Editor’s Pick: Court Jails Two Over Sale Of Fake Patience Jonathan’s Gold Lagos To Prosecute Staff Of Nightclub For Alleged Attack On LASEPA Officials Lagos State Seals Hospital Over Negligence … Read more
As confirmation that even our Ambassador, High Commissioners and other envoys are trapped into uncertainty, here is the front page of “Saturday Punch” newspaper of September 9, 2023. Headline: “NIGERIAN EMBASSIES IN FINANCIAL CRISIS AS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DELAYS FUNDS.” “The Nigerian foreign missions are currently facing a financial crisis following the delay in the release of … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle The credit for the concept of Negative Capability rightfully belongs to another “J K” (John Keats) who defined it as the possibility of living with uncertainty. In Africa, we have turned it upside down. A case in point was the front page report in “Daily Trust” newspaper on September 7, 2023. … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin spared neither money nor effort when he hosted African leaders at the Africa Summit in St. Petersburg (formerly known as Leningrad) from 27th to 28th July 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta Suspended EFCC Chair, Bawa Marks … Read more
Nigeria’s GDP growth has declined to 2.31% in Q1 2023 from 3.52% in Q4 2022. The decrease is attributed to the adverse effects of the cash crunch experienced during the quarter. This aligns with KPMG’s earlier projection of slower GDP growth for 2023 due to naira redesign and political transition challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, others stormed the wedding ceremony of Gbenga Daniel’s daughter in Lagos on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, among other dignitaries stormed Lagos State on Saturday over the wedding ceremony of the daughter of former governor of Ogun State, … Read more