The Lagos State government on Wednesday revealed that it has concluded the first half of phase one COVID-19 vaccination campaign in line with the directive of the federal government with over 250,000 persons vaccinated in the state. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated that the conclusion of the first…
A United Kingdom based development agency, Prosperity Fund, has expressed its readiness to offer technical assistance to Ogun State in its efforts at putting in place efficient and sustainable transportation system. This, according to the agency, would fast track the socio-economic development of the state. Speaking during the presentation of report by the Committee on…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Nigeria’s leading end-to-end financial services organisation, held the 2021 edition of its Youth Leadership Series (YLS) on Thursday, 08 April 2021. The event held virtually this year due to the pandemic. Youths from across Nigeria and various parts of the world including the UK, USA and UAE were in attendance. Dr…
Heritage Bank Plc has further reiterated its commitment to the growth and development of the creative and entertainment sector by supporting the “Rita Dominic Acting Challenge.” Heritage Bank in collaboration with a foremost Nigerian Actress and Co-Founder of the Audrey Silva Company, Rita Dominic launched an acting challenge for aspiring actors to recreate a scene…
Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its unaudited Financial Results for the period ended March 31, 2021, to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the result shows a resilient performance across all key financial metrics in the face of the unprecedented macroeconomic challenges, reflecting the quality of past decisions and reaffirming its…
Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) on Tuesday announced that it generated N9,598,504,939.90 in the first quarter of 2021, a feat it credited to its increased adoption of technology and steady blockage of leakages within the tax administration system. The figure is the highest ever collected by the agency without any extraordinary item at any…
As part of its promise to guarantee increased investments in the real estate sector, Novarick Homes, a fast-rising property firm recently unveiled the addition of Ruby 2 and Ruby 3 Terraces. The ground breaking ceremony took place on Tuesday April 20th to mark the beginning of a new collection of affordable Semi-Detached and Terrace Duplexes…
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has proposed that the federating units in Nigeria should be allowed to develop and operate their respective minerals and pay royalty to the federal government. He said this has become pertinent because the federal government which unilaterally controls the country rich mineral endowment has failed to translate the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has once again notify the public about the emergence of a number of fake Twitter accounts masquerading as genuine Twitter handle of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. The commission in a statement issued and signed by the Head, Media & Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren said…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended ASP Sunday Erhabor, a Police officer attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the State Command, who was assaulted by one Victor Ebhomenyen at Four Point by Sheraton Hotel, Oniru last weekend. Governor Sanwo-Olu hailed ASP Erhabor for displaying high level of professionalism and calmness by…