Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has disclosed intentions to give away nearly all of his $200 billion wealth, leaving only one per cent for himself, as he shuts down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Microsoft co-founder stated on Thursday in a post on his personal blog, Gates Notes, that the foundation, which is considered to be among the most …

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reflected on his divorce from Melinda Gates, describing it as ‘the mistake I most regret’. In an interview with The Times, the 69-year-old billionaire admitted the separation was a deeply challenging experience but noted that he feels ‘more cheerful now’. The couple, who announced their split in May 2021 after 27 years of marriage, finalised …

The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has pointed out that Nigeria’s tax collection rates are low, posing challenges to financing critical sectors like health and education. Gates made these remarks on Tuesday during Nutrivision 2024, a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition held in Abuja. It was reported that Gates spoke while responding to a question …

The co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates is visiting Nigeria this week, as part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to Africa’s development. Gates will be meeting with national and local leaders, partners, grantees, and innovators to discuss advancing health, innovation, and nutrition across Africa. Gates, alongside other foundation leaders, will meet with experts in primary health …

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have finalised the plan to drive financial inclusion in the country. According to a statement from the apex bank on Sunday, the two groups recently held a strategic meeting on how to deepen collaboration on financial inclusion in Nigeria. During the meeting, the CBN’s Acting Governor, Mr. …

President Bola Tinubu, during a meeting with Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote in Abuja, promised to prioritise the health and safety of Nigerians in order to preserve workforce productivity. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy, Mr. Dele Alake. Last Friday, Dangote hinted State House Correspondents about the …

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’s eldest daughter Jennifer welcomed her first baby with her husband Nayel Nassar. She also shared a post of the same on Instagram. She took to Instagram on Saturday to announce the news with an adorable picture. “Sending love from our healthy little family”, she wrote in the caption. Bill Gates also shared the same photo to …