Public and private secondary schools are reminded that February 3, 2019 is the deadline to register their students for the 2019 Cowbellpedia Senior Secondary Mathematics Television Quiz Show. The Marketing Manager of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Abiodun Ayodeji, who stated this, reiterated that the registration is strictly online through the website, www.cowbellpedia.ng and it is absolutely…
Month: January 2019
Moghalu Starts Innovation Tour In Lagos
Presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Kingsley Moghalu, on Monday commenced a series of innovation tour in Lagos, as part of his presidential campaign tour of South-West Nigeria. Moghalu in his economic plan identified key pivotal standpoint to building a vibrant economy – startups, tech, finance, agric and creative industry – He stressed…
TEF Supports Sèmè City To Empower 50 Beninese Entrepreneurs
Sèmè City, the International Knowledge and Innovation City, has partnered with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropic organization empowering African entrepreneurs to train and empower additional 50 Beninese entrepreneurs. Sèmè City will join a growing list of governments, development agencies and private sector organisations partnering with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to explore the…
Lagos Assembly Threatens To Impeach Ambode Over 2019 Budget
All is presently not well between Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and the Lagos State House of Assembly. Yesterday, the Governor was summoned to appear before the Lagos State House of Assembly within one week over the 2019 budget, which has caused disagreement between the two arms of government. It will be recalled that Governor…
Beauty Pageant Dangles N3m, $70,000, Others Before Contestants
Top dignitaries from around Lagos, Nigeria, and Africa will converge in Ikeja, the State Capital, during the Grand Finale of Miss Inspire Nigeria beauty Pageant, slated to hold on March 2, 2019. Speaking with the Project Director Mrs Nkiru Stephen, who is overseeing and managing the successful delivery of the event, she affirmed the readiness…
Ifako-Ijaiye ADC Begins House to House Campaign
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ifako-Ijaiye/Ojokoro has commenced house-to-house campaigns to promote the programmes of the party in the Constituency. Mr Kenneth, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Ifako/Ijaiye, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Ojokoro on Friday 25, 2019. He said that the campaign and sensitisation visits has commenced…
Election, Debate and The Need For Attitudinal Change, By Omoshola Deji
Debate is a vital, far-reaching and inexpensive means of campaigning and earning the voters admiration before election. It is identical to an interview session wherein the employer (electorates) assess the job seekers (contestants) suitability for the job. In developed nations, candidates save debate dates and prioritize attendance over other political activities or duties. Participating in…
Spotlighting Diverse Opportunities in Nigerian Hospitality Industry
The global hospitality industry is a trillion dollar industry. This is because everyone at some point in their lives has been part of contributing to the fastest growing industry in the world – tourism. Whether you’ve stayed in a hotel, hopped on a plane or paid to go on a tourism tour, you have made…
Fruit Juice Helps to Lower Blood Pressure
A famous health and fitness consultant, Dr. Bisi Abiola has said that fruit juice could reduce the risk of high blood pressure (BP) if taken regularly. Abiola stated this during the January edition of the monthly healthy living dialogue, an event sponsored by Chi Limited. The platform gives experts an opportunity to x-ray the benefits…
Davos: Africa Boosts Free Trade While Global Barriers Go Up
A new African free trade area could be just weeks away as the last few countries ratify an agreement signed last year. The plan to boost intra-African trade by half is gaining much attention in Davos this year. When you ask Tony Elumelu if Africa would profit from free trade, the Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist…