Lagos state government has announced the reopening of tertiary schools on 14th September, 2020. Governor Bajidide Sanwo-Olu during the regular briefing on Covid-19 status also revealed that there are possible reopening of both primary and secondary schools from 21st September, 2020. According to Sanwo-Olu, “this decision is not cast in the stone and is subject…
Month: August 2020
Heritage Bank’s “The Refinery,” CBN, 25 others receive CIBN’s Certificates of Accreditation
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) yesterday official presented Certificates of Accreditation to Heritage Bank Plc Academy known as “The Refinery” and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Learning Centre. The Institute via a Zoom virtual platform also accredited more 25 Educational Training Service Providers (ETSP), which is in accordance with its role…
TAJBank Opens New Footprints in Sokoto
TAJBank, Nigeria’s most innovative Non-Interest bank has announced the launch of its 4th branch in Sokoto State recently. The launch which held at the TAJBank office in Sokoto State had several dignitaries present from across the country including the special guest of honour, Governor of Sokoto, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal who commissioned the new branch. In…
Zenith Bank GMD Seeks Expansion of Non-Oil Exports Post Covid-19
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu has called for a concerted effort towards diversifying the country’s export base through the promotion of non-oil exports. He made the call during a Webinar themed “Prospects of Non-Oil Export During and Post COVID-19” organized by the bank on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. According…
Philips Consulting CEO Report predicts August 2021 normalcy for Nigerian businesses
Following the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses globally and locally, the Philips Consulting CEO Report has forecasted August 2021 normalcy for business environment in the country to fully activate and operate optimally. Phillips Consulting Limited recently engaged 100 Nigeria business leaders on the current economic landscape and presented the insights in its…
Lil’ Dee Drops Spanking Single ‘Owo’ Money
The unassuming new gift to the Nigerian music industry born Damilola Samuel Ogunsanya and popular known as “Lil Dee” is ready to change the music scene in Nigeria under the reputable record label, Akad Records. The talented Afro Hip Hop singer with a unique powerful vocal delivery and extraordinary stagecraft is doing everything possible to…
FG to Complete Rehabilitation of Radio House in Few Weeks
The federal government has said the rehabilitation of the Radio House in Abuja should be completed in a few weeks’ time. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made this known on Monday during a tour of the project. He said this was the first major face-lift on the 14-floor building since it was…
COVID-19: Lagos Commissioner for Health Tests Positive
The man who has been at the fore-front in the fight against COVID-19 in Lagos State, Prof Akin Abayomi, has finally contracted the virus. Prof Abayomi is the Commissioner for Health in Lagos State and a statement from the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed on Monday that he has tested positive for…
K1 Blazes another Trail with New EP, Fuji The Sound
In another grand arrival of what he is known for, music icon and grand-master of the Fuji music genre,King Wasiu Olasunkanmi Marshal K1 has just proved again that he is not just a leader but a trail blazer in the fuji music world with his latest effort aptly titled ‘Fuji The Sound’ This time around,…
COVID-19: Nigeria Death Toll Passes 1000
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday, August 23, 2020, confirmed 322 new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria, with five new deaths. The latest addition in the last 24 hours increased the total number of cases of the virus in Nigeria to over 52,000, while the number of deaths jumped to 1002, making…