The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the Costain to Alaka section of Eko Bridge effective from Friday, June 4 to Friday, August 13, 2021, for the commencement of emergency repairs by the Federal Government. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the repair became necessary to…
This Saturday, at the Covenant Place, Iganmu, Lagos, VFD Group’s Executive Director, Gbenga Omolokun, will join other tech innovators to share founding success stories to inspire hundreds of a younger generation. Themed ‘The Innovator’s Journey,’ thought leaders in Edutech, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics and e-commerce will engage in panel sessions to unpack ideas generation, scaling and…
President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Major General Yahaya replaces Ibrahim Attahiru, a lieutenant general, who died last week in an air crash alongside 10 other military officers . Prior to his appointment Major General Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of…
Trade is crucial to bridging economic gaps and boosting infrastructural development. Countries with international solid trade portfolios tend to grow faster, innovate more and provide higher incomes and economic opportunities for their citizens. Beyond integration into the global economy through trade and global value chains that help drive economic growth, open trade also benefits low-income…
Spanish giant Real Madrid has once again parted ways with their Manager, Zinedine Zidane after failing to win any trophy this season. Zidane won three consecutive Champions League titles and a La Liga title in his first period as manager between 2016 and 2018 but left in May 2018 and returned 10 months later. Since…
The Bigi drinks sponsored Nigerian Idol took a dramatic twist on Sunday as Akunna’s electrifying performance thrilled the audience with much applause from the judges, with the song “Loving Your Way” by Seyi Shay, one of the judges. Akunna, who performed beautifully, received words of commendation from the judges. Her rendition which formed one of…
The Lagos State Government has sealed the Mingy Trading Company Limited, located at No 11, Ila Orangun Street, Ijegun-Egba, Satellite Town, for violating the State’s safety rules. According to the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, the action was as a result of the death of a teenage factory worker who was reportedly…
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Wednesday commended the Management of the company for an impressive performance despite the economic challenges in the year under review. Unanimously, the shareholders approved N272.6 billion as dividend, translating to N16 per share for the year ended December 31, 2020. The 16 per cent increase in the company’s revenue…
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria most innovative banking service provider has joined forces with Silverbird Group to empower and deepen its supports to young entrepreneurs in the Nigeria creative and entertainment industry. This, the bank said, is in line with its culture as timeless wealth partners, which would impact positively on the nation’s socio-economic development, as…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested one Mohammed Umar, a Bida, Niger State based politician and businessman, for alleged employment scam. A statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said operatives from the Cybercrime section at the EFCC headquarters, Abuja arrested Umar on May 18, 2021 following a petition from a victim…