The corpse of the foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Dr Iyayi Efionayi (MFR), on Monday, arrived the Benin airport in preparation for burial slated to take place in his country home in Egba, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo, on a date to be announced by the family. Efionayi’s eldest son, Dr Caesar Osaheni-Iyayi, received the…
Year: 2018
Second Nigeria Beer Festival Begins Tomorrow In Lagos
From Thursday, October 25 to Wednesday October 31, 2018, lovers of beer will converge in Lagos for the second edition of the Nigeria Beer Festival, which organisers promised to be filled with maximum entertainment. The event is hosted by the Lagos State government and speaking on the festival, the Permanent Secretary in the State’s Ministry…
Entrepreneurship: An Engine For Job Creation, Inclusive Growth In Nigeria
Entrepreneurship simply put is taking the risk of running your own business. In the case of Nigeria, young Nigerians have to brave quite a myriad of challenges before they can actually float their businesses. This has, however, discouraged, aspiring Nigerians to shelf their entrepreneurship dreams. Unknown to them, being an entrepreneur does not mean you…
Uduaghan: 64 Garlands For An Indefatigable Achiever, By Julius Akpovire-Enyeh
When great men celebrate, even the stars bow in solemn hallow. As the immediate past governor of Delta State and the All Progressives Congress candidate for Delta South Senatorial District, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan celebrates his 64th birthday today (October 22, 2018), the periscope is focused on a man who has given his all to…
EFCC Drags Fayose To Court In Lagos, Denied Bail
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, was on Monday morning arraigned before Justice C.M.A Olatoregun-ishola of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Fayose was brought before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an 11-count charge bordering on abuse of office. He was accused of collecting a huge sum of…
Jumia Trains Hospitality Industry Players
Jumia’s hotel and flight marketplace (Jumia Travel) recently organised a capacity training and intensive workshop for Lagos-based hotels selling flight tickets and hotel rooms on its platform, as part of the continuous efforts towards equipping the service providers with cutting-edge industry practice obtainable in developed countries. The supervising director of the company, Omolara Adagunodo, exposed…
Before You Crucify Primate Babtunde Elijah Ayodele, By Lukmon Akintola
Those who know Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele would acknowledge that he is one of the finest prophets of God. As far as prophesy is concerned, Ayodele, has been the most consistent, prophesying on both local and international fronts. His prophesies that have come to pass are countless and as such it would be a waste…
Airtel Gives Free Data To Customers In New Recharge Promo
These are surely the best of times for customers of Airtel Nigeria as the company has unveiled a new offer that will gift them 250MB data weekly if they recharge their lines. Under the new Recharge Plus offer, customers are encouraged to dial *479# to view their weekly recharge status and as soon as a…
Heritage Bank Wins Most Supportive Bank of the Year Award
Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service provider, Heritage Bank Plc, yet again has been adjudged the “Most Supportive Bank of the Year,” barely two weeks it grossed home three awards for its outstanding performance. The current award was conferred on Heritage Bank at the fourth edition of Green October Event 2018, an event organized by Alamode…
Court Orders Shebah, Orjiako of Seplat to Pay 3 Banks $144.2m
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has certified a judgment delivered by the High Court of Justice Queen’s Bench Division and upheld by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, directing Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd, Allenne Ltd and Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako (defendants) to pay African Export-Import Bank, Diamond Bank Plc…