Monday, October 31, 2016

Elumelu: “We Give To Empower And Break The Cycle Of Dependency'

At the largest annual gathering of African entrepreneurs, held in Lagos, Nigeria, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) hosted almost 1,000 women and men from 54 African countries, for the 2nd TEF Entrepreneurship Forum.

HERITAGE BANK REELS OUT GLOBAL ASPIRATION TO STAKEHOLDERS

Heritage Bank Plc indeed lived up to its slogan of being the ‘Timeless Wealth Partner’ to its investors and customers when recently it took them through a journey of all the transformation activities that have made the bank what it is since inception till date, ‘a single bigger and better financial institution’.

Sunday, October 30, 2016

ARSENAL HAMMER SUNDERLAND 4-1 TO REMAIN JOINT LEADERS

Arsenal increased the pressure on Sunderland manager David Moyes with a comfortable victory over a Black Cats side who remain bottom of the table and without a Premier League win this season.

POLLUTION; IKOYI PRISONS TO BE RELOCATED

The Lagos and Federal Governments are in talks over the relocation of the Ikoyi Prisons built in 1955 due to the environmental nuisance it presently constitutes in the state.

Ajimobi charges NURTW, TOAN on Peaceful Conduct

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has charged members of the Nigerian union of Road and Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) to maintain peaceful coexistence in all their activities and interactions.

Minister Tasks Government Information Managers on Challenges of Information, Digital Technology

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged government Information Managers to boldly take on the challenges posed by the new information and digital technology in order to tackle purveyors of falsehood and also to saturate the various platforms offered by the Social Media with factual information.

NIGERIAN BREWERIES REWARDS MEDIA EXCELLENCE AT 8TH GOLDEN PEN AWARD

Nigerian Breweries Plc rewarded media excellence and outstanding journalism practice at the Nigerian Breweries Golden Pen Award which took place in Lagos last weekend.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

LASG DONATES TWO VANS TO VI/IKOYI RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday donated two Toyota Hilux Pick- Up vans to the Victoria Island Ikoyi Residents Association (VIIRA), says it is in furtherance of the need to sustain the gains of the clean-up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island areas.

Oyo presents N.1m to primary school pupil for academic excellence

The Oyo State government has said that it would continue to reward academic excellence, just as it presented a cash reward of N0.1m to the overall winner, Miss Yetunde Lawal, in the 2016 nationwide mathematical competition organized by the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) for primary schools pupils in the country. 

Nigerian Breweries Excites Shareholders, Declares Interim Dividend

The Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced an interim dividend of N7.929 billion, that is N1.00 (One Naira) per ordinary share of 50 kobo in the share capital of the Company for the 9 month period ended 30th September 2016. This is despite the marginal decline in the company’s profit for the period occasioned by the current challenging environment. This was revealed in a corporate filing of the company’s results at The Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Adeosun Hosts IMF Director, Says FG is Committed to Infrastructure Development

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Wednesday told the visiting Director, African Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie that the Federal Government is leaving no stone unturned in its bid to make infrastructure development a priority.
 

HERITAGE BANK TARGETS YOUTH WITH SKOOLIMPICS

As part of its contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria as well as ensuring continuity between the older generation of athletes and the younger ones, Heritage Bank Plc, in partnership with the Lagos State government, is targeting the youth in its forthcoming signature sports event, the Skoolimpics project.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

FOR THE RECORDS: AMALA AND ITS LOGO by Toye Arulogun

BEING THE TEXT OF A PRESS STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION, CULTURE & TOURISM, MR TOYE ARULOGUN ON THE OCASSION OF THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THE AMALA FIESTA LOGO AND BRAND AMBASSADOR – 25TH OCTOBER 2016 AT THE WESTERN HALL, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, AGODI IBADAN. s
Protocols.

BRAZILIAN LEGEND, CARLOS ALBERTO, DIES AT 72

Brazil legend Carlos Alberto, the captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning side, has died aged 72.

OGUN, OSUN, ONDO IN COWBELLPEDIA FINAL BATTLE

Expectation and preparation have heightened as the build-up to the final show down for 2016 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show entered the home stretch last weekend.

AFRICA'S 5TH LARGEST ECONOMY: WE’LL SOON SET UP ECONOMIC TEAM- AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday expressed delight at the emergence of Lagos as the fifth largest economy in Africa, just as he said his administration is in the process of setting up an Economic Management Team comprised of distinguished individuals from the private sector and the public sector to manage and scale up the successes recorded in that direction.

FG to launch Information Portal for Nigerians- Lai Muhammed

The Federal Government will soon launch an Information Portal to keep Nigerians at home and in the diaspora abreast of government’s programmes and policies and also get their feedback.

Monday, October 24, 2016

Job cuts not due to recession - Dangote Group

The Dangote Group of Companies has denied reports that the disengagement of 36 expatriate and 12 Nigerian  workers  from the company was due to economic recession in the country.

83 Nigerian soldiers missing in Boko Haram attack

Some 83 Nigerian soldiers are missing in action since Boko Haram Islamic extremists attacked a remote military base in the northeast, senior army officers said Sunday.

LAGOS DOCKS ONIBA'S KIDNAPPERS, AS JUDGE REMANDS SUSPECTS IN PRISON

The Lagos State Government on Monday arraigned the key suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap of Oniba of Iba Town, Oba Yishau Goriola Oseni before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere.

NIGERIAN BREWERIES GOLDEN PEN AWARD HOLDS OCTOBER 28

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced that all is set for its 8th Golden Pen Award ceremony scheduled to hold on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos at 5pm.
According to the company, a total of 267 entries were received when submission closed for the award which focuses on published reports on Education, Youth Empowerment and Talent Development in 2015. The ceremony which is the 8th in the series will celebrate and reward journalists who submitted outstanding reports in these subject areas.

INEC TO DEPLOY 16,723 PERSONNEL FOR ONDO ELECTION

To conduct the governorship election in Ondo State, scheduled for Saturday, November 26th 2016, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is to deploy sixteen thousand seven hundred and twenty three (16,723) personnel.
 

Sunday, October 23, 2016

CHELSEA DISMANTLES MAN UNITED 4 - 0

Jose Mourinho was humiliated on his return to Chelsea as his former club blew away his Manchester United side at Stamford Bridge.

LAGOS SET TO ARRAIGN KIDNAPPERS OF IBA MONARCH

The Lagos State Government will today (Monday) arraign the key suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap of Oniba of Iba, Oba Yishau Goriola Oseni before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere.

MARWA RIDER WHO ABDUCTED AND DEFLOWERED 15 YEAR OLD GIRL, NABBED BY RRS

The operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a tricycle rider, popularly called, "Keke Marwa", for allegedly abducting a 15 - year old girl and turning her into sex slave.
The suspect, Dada Azeez, 28,  abducted Bukunmi on October 5 while on errand for her aunt in Agege area before the RRS operatives rescued her on October 21th, 2016 from his hideout in Agege.

Ex-banker condemns NSIA Insurance over delay in payment of entitlements

A former senior staff of the First Bank Plc, Mr. TaiwoShojobi, has condemned the management of NSIA Insurance Limited (formerly ADIC Insurance) for delaying the payment of his entitlements inspite of his petitions to the company and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), stressing that he might be forced to take his case to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).

Saturday, October 22, 2016

The unspiritual side of Aso Villa, by Femi Adesina

Let me begin with two clarifications. Aso Villa is not my home, I am just passing through. Even this world is nobody's home, we are just birds of passage. So, let nobody turn up his nose in derision, and say; "he's writing like the landlord of Aso Villa, defending a place where's he's just a tenant." Yes, nobody is landlord in the Villa, not even rational presidents. They can only live there for maximum of eight years, if Nigerians so decide. And for me, my treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. The angels only need to beckon me from Heaven's open door, and I wouldn't feel at home in this world anymore.

Friday, October 21, 2016

FAYOSE: THE DEVIL WHO JOGS WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO WALK.

Peter Ayo Fayose, the misogynistic governor of Ekiti State, Western Nigeria's most compact sub ethnic state, is a study in contrasts.

CAPITAL FLIGHT :'WE DID NOTHING WRONG' - MTN

MTN Nigeria says it was impossible to follow the provisions of the law on the issuance of Certificates of Capital Importation (CCI) before moving out $13.9 billion out of the country.

CBN, HERITAGE BANK, NYSC DISBURSE N774M TO 310 YIEDP BENEFICIARIES

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking services provider and The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have disbursed a whopping sum of N774million to 310 beneficiaries under the Youth Innovative Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YIEDP).

PHOTO NEWS : NIGERIA AT THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

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IMOH ESSIEN IS THE MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2016

Mr. Imoh Essien, a teacher from Special Education Center for Exceptional Children, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has emerged the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year at the grand finale in Lagos on Thursday. For the feat, Mr. Essien was rewarded with One Million Naira in addition to Five Hundred Thousand Naira he received as state champion from Akwa Ibom. He will also get One Million Naira every year for five years, a training program abroad and a block of six classrooms built at his school.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT RESHUFFLES CABINET

The Ogun State Government has announced a reshuffle in membership of its Executive Council. The exercise involves four Commissioners and four Special Advisers to the Governor.

IMF projects Nigeria's economy as No.1 in Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Nigeria as Africa’s biggest economy, in spite of its current challenges.

Arsenal Trash Ludogorets 6-0 in Champions League

Mesut Ozil scored a hat-trick after stunning goals from Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott as Arsenal dismantled Ludogorets Razgrad in a ruthless Champions League display.

Why the FG is committed to meeting broadcast digitization deadline - Information Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government's determination to meeting the June 2017 deadline for the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting is borne out of the attendant benefits of such migration.

AMBODE DROPS COMMISSIONERS FOR TOURISM, FINANCE, TRANSPORTATION

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday effected a reshuffle of his cabinet, with the dropping of the Commissioners for Tourism- Mr Folorunsho Folarin-Coker; Finance, Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi and Transportation, Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

OYO GOVERNOR AJIMOBI SIGNS LCDA BILL INTO LAW

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has assented to the bill creating 35 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

OYO GOVERNMENT COMMISERATES WITH FAMILIES OF ACCIDENT VICTIMS

Oyo State Government has commiserated with families of the victims of Tuesday morning truck accident at Oja Oba area of Ibadan, which claimed four lives.

FG APPOINTS ABODERIN, RAFINDADI AS FAAN DIRECTORS

The Federal Government has appointed two new Directors, Mrs Nike Aboderin and Mr Sadiku Rafindadi for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Demolition of Shanties:Govt’ll Not Succumb To Cheap Blackmail- Ayorinde

Lagos State Government on Tuesday clarified its decision to demolish illegal structures and shanties erected along the river banks and under high tension cables across the State, citing security concerns and flagrant abuse of its building regulations as its core reasons.

Goldberg felicitates with Crown Prince of Benin

Goldberg Lager Beer, a brand from the stable of Nigerian Breweries Plc has felicitated with the Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the coronation rites for the new Oba of Benin continues in the ancient city.
 

Monday, October 17, 2016

MY TEN KOBO;ROADS, ELECTRICITY AND DIVERSIONS

We have been without public power supply in my neighborhood for the past one week, and for some adjacent areas, over a month.

Lagos pivotal to Nigeria’s recovery from recession – Utomi

Renowned economist and financial expert, Professor Pat Utomi at the weekend, said that Lagos State is a crucial catalyst if Nigeria’s economy is to witness a turn around for the better.

INFORMATION MINISTER APPEALS AGAINST COMMENTS THAT CAN JEOPARDIZE RELEASE OF REMAINING CHIBOK GIRLS

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to commentators and analysts to refrain from making statements that can jeopardize the release of the Chibok girls who are still in captivity.


I PRACTICE MATHS TO UNWIND - COWBELLPEDIA FINALIST

Oluwatunmise Idowu, a  student of Scholars Universal Secondary School, Ota, Ogun State  once again stunned the organisers of the on-going 2016 Cowbellpedia Mathematics Television Quiz Show with her performance in the second semi-final of the competition last weekend.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

LAGOS STATE ENDORSES HERITAGE BANK SKOOLYMPICS PROJECT

Lagos State Government has endorsed the Heritage Bank Skoolympics project, an initiative of Heritage Bank Plc, aimed at building a heritage of champions through youth sports competition at the secondary school level

Friday, October 14, 2016

FOR THE RECORDS; ABATTI, FANI;KAYODE AND THE EVIL SPIRIT OF ASO ROCK

From Cancer To Prostate Surgery, Strange Things That Happened In Jonathan’s Aso Villa.by Reuben Abatti

THE CHIBOK GIRLS RELEASE WAS A SWAP - CNN

Conflicting information is emerging about what Boko Haram received in exchange for releasing 21 Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria this week after holding them for two years.

FIRST BANK AND THE ART OF FOOD

Food is an essential part of our lives, which is why the way it is grown, processed, transported and consumed is worth understanding and improving.

NEW HOME, CAR OWNERS EMERGE AS COWLSO ENDS THREE DAY WOMEN'S CONFERENCE.

As the 23rd edition of the National Women's Conference organized by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), ends today...