Muslims in Nigeria have been asked to observe the Eid-el-Kabir celebration on Friday, July 31, 2020. The day was declared as Sallah day by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, who further urged Muslims to observe prayers in mosques. Abubakar, also the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the…
Four persons involved in the harassment of a lady in a viral video few days ago have been apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force. Three of the four suspects are members of the police force, while the other is a civilian accomplice involved in the act, which the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) frowned at. It…
The buzz was palpable as Africa’s highly anticipated online series, The Men’s Club (TMC), hit the screens for its third season on Wednesday. The 13-episode smash series is powered by the United Bank for Africa’s Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, REDTV, producers of hit shows such as Our Best Friend’s Wedding, Inspector K, Assistant Madams, Red…
VFD Group Plc, a proprietary investor in financial services companies, is targeting a 2022 initial public offering on the Nigerian stock exchange, CEO Nonso Okpala tells The Africa Report. The Lagos-based company has appointed Kairos Capital to help it seek Nigerian and international investors, says Okpala, who holds about 24% of the company. He plans…
The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo recently gave a presentation on the topic, ‘COVID-19; Myths, Realities and the Way Forward’, at a webinar organized by the Alumni Association of the National institute (Lagos chapter). Moderated by Major General Shina Ogunbiyi, the webinar saw various medical…
The Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded Mouka Limited for the donation of 500 mattresses for the equipment of the State’s coronavirus (COVID-19) isolation centres used for the treatment of infected persons with the pandemic. Governor Sanwo-Olu eulogized the frontline Mattresses and Beddings Company, in the list of the second batch…
Block makers and artisans who are major users of cement have endorsed the ongoing Dangote Cement bag of goodies season 2 promo. The building sector professionals drawn from different parts of Nigeria agreed that the promo which is expected to produce 1000 millionaires is a welcome palliative in the period of COVID-19 scourge. President of…