The Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of The Africa Brands magazine, Mr. Desmond Esorougwe, has reiterated the need to properly profile the Africa petroleum industry among its counterparts in other continents of the world. Esorougwe, who made this assertion during the media briefing to unveil the 2020 Africa Oil & Gas Brands Awards in Lagos, said that the industry…
Day: December 7, 2020
All Roads Lead To Abeokuta For ‘Comedy Conference In December’
Comedy Conference In December is a new anticipated comedy show to beat and copy in this part of the world under the creativity of the organizers, Conference Hotel Abeokuta in association with Kanbitoons Company basically engaged to manage the smooth running of the show that has become the talk of the town. Information available revealed…
Channels Television React To Allegation Of Staff Assaulting Wife
Channels Television has reacted to the viral video released by the wife of one of its staff, Pius Angbo, who was accused of physical assault. The media station reacted through its official Twitter handle stating that it does not condone violence against women, adding that the matter was being investigated. It tweeted: “Channels Television does…
UBA’s GMD Honoured with Prestigious Zik Leadership Award
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Kennedy Uzoka, was on Sunday night presented with The Zik Prize for Professional Leadership. The award was presented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, under the chairmanship of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka at a glamorous event…
Fresh Protests: Any Act Of Hooliganism Will Be Dealt With – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina revealed that the president stated this while virtually declaring open the Chief of…
FG Commences Payment of N30,000 Grants to Bus, Okada, Cart Pushers, Others
The Federal Government has extended the implementation of N30,000 grants to Nigerians operating in the transport business – including Rideshare drivers (Uber, Bolt, etc.), Taxi drivers, Bus drivers, Keke Napep riders, Okada riders, cart pushers etc., by launching the transport support track under its MSME Survival Fund schemes for artisans and transporters. This was revealed…
Lagos Orders Removal Of Unapproved Street Gates Within 7-Day
The Lagos state government on Friday ordered the removal of unapproved street gates in communities across the state. The communities’ have been issued a 7-day removal notice with a directive to either leave such gates open between 5 a.m and midnight or have them dismantled. The government said this is in line with its policy…
Again Police Warns Against Protest In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has once again warned against any gathering, procession or protest in the state. According to the Commissioner of Police, the protest is backed by some unpatriotic individuals and groups who are planning to embark on another destructive and violent #EndSARS protest. He disclosed that intelligence reports indicated certain individuals and…
Shareholders Approve GTBank’s Planned HoldCo Structure
The shareholders of GTBank Plc have approved the holding company structure for the bank, as they expressed excitement over the benefits they would derive from the new structure. At the Court ordered meeting held on Friday, the investors gave their approval to the company for the transfer of the 29,431,179,224 ordinary shares of 50 kobo…