JOS KICKSTARTS DIGITAL TV SWITCHOVER IN NIGERIA

Jos was on Saturday switched over from analogue to digital television in the pilot scheme of the Federal Government digital transmission.

2016 MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR OPENS, EXTENDSENTRY TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Nigerian Breweries Plc has extended the scope of this year’s edition of the Maltina Teacher of-the Year initiative to include privately owned secondary schools in the country. In the maiden edition last year, the competition was limited to teachers in the nation’s public secondary schools.

FG will provide enabling environment for culture, tourism to thrive - President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will provide the required enabling environment for arts, culture and tourism to thrive and develop through the massive upgrading of infrastructure and the provision of security. 

HERITAGE BANK PARTNERS OYO STATE ON ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION

In line with the current drive by the government to diversify the economic and revenue base of the country, Heritage Bank and Oyo State Government have gone into a multi-billion naira partnership to revive agriculture and boost agro-allied businesses in the state.

AFRIMA MOURNS PAPA WEMBA

The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission, AU, mourns the death of Papa Wemba, real name Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba.

LAGOS JAZZ FESTIVAL WILL PUT STATE ON WORLD TOURISM MAP- AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed optimism that the activities lined up for the forthcoming Lagos International Jazz Day will go a long way to showcase the tourism potentials of the State to the World.

RRS NABS BRIDGE VANDAL

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a 28 – year old man for allegedly stealing bridge railings meant to reinforce Ijora Bridge.

LAGOS PLANS EXPANSION OF IKEJA-ALAUSA ROAD TO TACKLE GRIDLOCK

The Lagos State Government on Monday announced plans to upgrade the network of roads in Ikeja to improve and boost the economic stature of the seat of Government to world class standard and to reduce traffic gridlock around the corridor to the barest minimum, just as it revealed readiness to expand the Awolowo Way with an elevated highway from the Ikeja Airport Hotel to Alausa.

AMBODE MOURNS PASSAGE OF FORMER LAGOS DEPUTY GOV, JAFOJO …Says He Was A Giant In The Progressive Fold

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday expressed sadness over the passage of the former Deputy Governor of the State, Alhaji Rafiu Jafojo.

States Debt Deferral – FG clarifies that creditors will not be adversely impacted

Further to the states debt repayment deferral for the month of March that was announced last Thursday, the Federal Ministry of Finance has clarified that the debt repayments due to the States’ creditors will be fully paid notwithstanding the deferral.

PARENTS PROTEST SALE OF SCHOOL PLAYGROUND IN IFAKO- IJAIYE

Hundreds of parents of students from three public schools in Ifako Ijaiye area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria stormed the Office of the Lagos state deputy governor today to protest the plan take over of the playing field of the schools by a certain company in the area.

UN Tourism Agency to help boost tourism in Nigeria - Minister

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with the government of Nigeria to boost tourism in the country, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said.

CFA whips visiting Indian Teams

The Cowbell Football Academy (CFA) hosted the Indian International Language School, Ilupeju, Lagos on Saturday to a friendly match between its Under-10 and Under-15 teams respectively, at the Main Bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

States Debt Repayment Deferral-- Not a bail out, just a responsive measure by FG - Finance Ministry

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting which took place yesterday, presented the lowest FAAC in over 5 years, with less than N300bn in revenue driven by the impact of the historically low oil prices in January and February.  This sum also reflects a seasonally low collection period for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

RE- THE JIBITI DRAMA AT UBA, ABULE EGBA THIS MORNING by Aliu Muhamed Olurotimi

I read a post entitled “THE JIBITI DRAMA AT UBA, ABULE EGBA THIS MORNING...” on the wall of my friend and colleague, Gben
In the said post, The writer painted a very bad picture of the situation inside the banking hall of UBA Abule-Egba during his visit to the bank one day (April 5, 2016).

AJIMOBI SIGNS DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPING BILL INTO LAW

The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has signed the new Kidnapping (Prohibition) Bill 2016 into l

aw.

UBA rewards staff at annual CEO awards

It was an exciting evening on Saturday, April 9, 2016 as staff of pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate the bank’s staff that have performed exceptionally well in the 2015 financial year.

SARAKI; TRIBUNAL TO SIT DAILY

The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki has been adjourned till 12 noon Tuesday, 19 April at the request of the defence.

NIGERIAN AIRFORCE COMMENCES NIGHT FLYING TRAINING IN LAGOS

Lagos State Government has advised Lagosians not to panic as the Nigerian Air Force commences night flying training exercise in the state tonight.

FG To Bring Culture, Tourism Sectors into Mainstream of Economy - Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government is working hard to bring the culture
and tourism sectors into the mainstream of the nation's economy.

MY TEN KOBO; FAYOSE- FAR AWAY YET OH SO EMBITTERED

One of my favourite songs of the late Fuji Creator, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, is the one in which he sang that the lunatic would love to get a haircut, but his busy schedule would not accommodate it.

LAGOS VOWS TO GO TOUGH ON OKADA RESTRICTION, STREET TRADING

The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would henceforth strictly enforce the extant laws in the state especially those bordering on environmental offences and restriction of operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada in certain routes as well as street trading.

Oil theft: Navy arrests 25 ships

Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy said it arrested 25 ships in connection with illegal activities on Calabar-Oron waterways in the last seven months.

AGAIN, SARAKI FAILS IN ATTEMPT TO STOP TRIAL

A Federal High Court in Abuja has said that the case of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is an abuse of court process.

PHOTONEWS; HERITAGE BANK MD EMERGES LEADER OF THE YEAR

The Managing Consultant, FM&T, Dr. Chris Asoluka; The Head, Cultural Affairs, US Embassy, Abuja Robert Kerr; President, Guardian of the Nation International (GOTNI), Mr. Linus Okorie

Y2016 HAJJ: LASG COMMENCES SENSITISATION PROGRAMME ON SATURDAY

As part of outlined plans for a successful Y2016 Hajj exercise, the Lagos State Government, through the State Pilgrims Welfare Board, has concluded arrangement to commence sensitization and enlightenment programmes for intending Hajj pilgrims on Saturday, 16^thApril, 2016.

Cultural festivals, veritable platforms to promote peace, unity- Lai Muhamed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described cultural festivals as veritable platforms to promote peace and unity, especially in a country like Nigeria which has a  rich diversity.

Adeosun: Nigeria’s Economic Challenges are Surmountable

Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun met with the President African development Bank (ADB) Dr Adesina Akinwunmi during a meeting with African Finance Governors and Ministers along side the 2016 Spring meeting of the WorldBank/IMF in Washington DC. APRIL 14 2016

.Nigeria’s Finance Minister,  Kemi Adeosun, at the ongoing Spring Meetings of the IMF/World Bank on Friday, explained why the Federal Government is not excited about calls to apply for loan facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to tackle some of the current  economic challenges that Nigeria is facing due to the slump in global oil prices

ECL; ATLETICO STUN BARCELONA 2-0 TO ADVANCE

The slogan that hung from bridges and balconies all over Madrid read “Never stop believing” and Atlético never did, even if they might have feared it would be taken from them in the final minute.

LIGHT UP LAGOS: AMBODE COMMISSIONS 36KM ILE ZIK - SANGO TOLL GATE STREET LIGHTS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday evening commissioned the lighting up of the stretch of Lagos-Abeokuta expressway from Ile Zik to former Toll Gate, Sango Ota and Murtala Mohammed International Airport to Oshodi, just as he said the initiative was part of the promise of  building a 24/7 economy that will create employment and wealth for the people.    

Information Minister solicits BON's support for digitization process

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has solicited the support of the umbrella Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) for the country's ongoing digitization process in broadcasting.

Addressing BON members in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister said he called the meeting in order to brief BON, as critical stakeholders, on the digitization process.

'WE WILL GIVE VANDALS THE BOKO HARAM TREATMENT'- BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned vandals and saboteurs blowing up oil and gas installations in Nigeria to desist immediately or face the same drastic action being taken against Boko Haram by the Armed Forces.

'THE TELEGRAPH LIED' - PRESIDENCY

Re: Con Coughlin’s April 12 Telegraph report on Nigeria’s war
on terror

ANTHONY OLUFEMI JOSHUA KOed MARTIN IN ROUND 2

Anthony Joshua stopped Charles Martin in two rounds at London’s O2 Arena to claim the IBF heavyweight title in only his 16th professional fight.

Tottenham beat Manchester United 3-0

Tottenham maintained their Premier League title challenge with a thumping victory over Manchester United.

Having seen Leicester beat Sunderland earlier, Tottenham scored three goals in six second-half minutes to stay seven points behind the Foxes.

President Buhari to Nigerians: I feel your pains

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Nigerians for their perseverance while urging them not to lose confidence in the ability of his Administration to bring about the change they so much desire.

President Buhari should check Fulani herdsmen assault on Yoruba people now- OPC

The killing of one our members by Fulani herdsmen in Chief Olu Falae's farm in the outskirt of Akure, Ondo State, has once again brought to the fore the danger posed by the herdsmen to their peace-loving host communities.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS IN LAGOS RESOLVE TO REPORT GOVERNMENT POLICIES EFFECTIVELY

Arising from a 3-day retreat, Public Affairs Officers in Lagos State resolved to further escalate the policies, programmes and achievements of the Ambode’s Administration as well as make information available to the generality of Lagosians through MDAs irrespective of their location in the state.

Efficiency Unit, OSGF Collaborate on Cost Cutting Measures on Travels

n line with its mandate, the Efficiency Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance is collaborating very closely with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), to review the provisions of some extant government Circulars on Overhead Expenses one of which is on Travels.

Shareholders Applaud Zenith Bank Management, Approve N57bn Dividend

The shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc have commended the Board of Directors for an impressive financial year ended December 31, 2015, as they approved a total dividend of N56.5 billion for the period.

R-L: Chairman, Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Peter Amangbo and Executive Director, Adaora Umeoji at the bank’s 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Civic Centre, Lagos on Wednesday.

FUEL, POWER SHORTAGE: AMBODE APPEALS TO LAGOSIANS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has appealed to Lagosians to bear with the government over the lingering shortage of fuel and power across the state.

ANALYSTS SEE ZENITH BANK LOANS, DEPOSITS RISE IN 2016

Within twenty-two years, Zenith Bank plc has demonstrated rare resilience and has witnessed exponential growth in virtually all areas. Today, the bank is undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s strongest financial services institutions and one of the country’s largest banks by market capitalization, shareholders fund and profitability.

UBA HOLDS AGM APRIL 8 TO RATIFY DIVIDENDS

United Bank for Africa, UBA plc says it will hold its AGM at Eko Hotel on 8 April, to ratify its proposed 40kobo dividend to shareholders.

HERITAGE BANK PRAISED FOR PROMOTING ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION

Heritage Bank Limited has been commended for stimulating economic diversification by promoting and supporting Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

SARAKI'S TRIAL CONTINUES DESPITE ATTEMPTS TO STALL TRIAL

Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki, will continue his quest to vindicate himself in the false asset declaration trial heard at the Code of Conduct Tribunal after revelation of how 50 deposits between N600,000 and N900,000 were made into his bank account in one day.

PMB TO FORWARD ELECTORAL REFORM BILL TO NASS

In line with his commitment to comprehensive legal reforms, President Muhammadu Buhari has begun the process of reforming the nation’s electoral laws in order to bring them into conformity with best global electoral practises.

LASG/FRANCE TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP TO UPGRADE SLUMS, BOOST INFRASTRUCTURES

Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen its partnership with France in its renewed efforts at upgrading slums and widening its infrastructure development projects.

RONALDO ENDS BARCA'S 39 MATCH UNBEATEN RUN

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late goal gave 10-man Real Madrid victory in El Clasico and ended La Liga leaders Barcelona’s 39-match unbeaten run.

WE’LL MOVE NIGERIA FORWARD AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES NIGERIANS ABROAD

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Washington DC assured Nigerians in the diaspora of his administration’s determination to move the country forward as rapidly as possible.

REFINERIES RESUME PRODUCTION IN TWO WEEKS

Bello Rabiu-Babura, Upstream Chief Operating Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) will resume production in two weeks’ time.

MY TEN KOBO; LWT: THE RETURN OF THE MACK

For those who grew up in Lagos in the 80s, the name Lagos Weekend Television represents the best in Television Programming. It was the first 24 hours infotainment platform, years before the DSTVs, the AITs and the Silver birds.

Nigeria’s Finance Minister Advocates Inclusive Growth at G20 Seminar in Paris

Nigeria’s Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun called for sustainable and inclusive growth for Africa at a high level G20 Finance Ministers seminar held in Paris Thursday night.