The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on Thursday, reiterated its commitment to protecting the shorelines and fishing activities in Lekki coastal environment, thereby allaying the fears of fishermen and other residents in the area. The company said its Dangote Jetty has been constructed with Sandbar Breakwater technology, which is a unique concept that…
Year: 2021
Apapa Gridlock: Lagos, Others Reach Resolution On New E-Call Up System For Trucks Operations
In continuation of efforts to finding a solution to the maritime sector activities that have plagued Apapa and its environs with daily traffic gridlock, the Lagos State Government, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and Truck Transit Park (TTP) have reached a resolution on the strategy to be adopted for the new e-call…
Lagos Seals Supermarket At Ogba For Selling Expired Products
As part of efforts to rid the State of all forms of unwholesome products and ensure that consumers’ rights are protected, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on Thursday sealed Home Affairs Supermarket located at 21, Ijaye Road, Ogba. Speaking on the enforcement exercise, General Manager of LASCOPA, Mr. Afolabi Solebo Esq., disclosed that…
Gozem Appoints French Ride-Hailing Company Chauffeur-Privé’s Co-Founder as Strategic Advisor
Gozem, Africa’s Super App, today announces the arrival of Othmane Bouhlal to the advisory board of the company with a strong commitment as a strategic advisor. As Gozem prepares to enter new markets and scale its business, it is building an advisory board with exceptional entrepreneurial skills in the mobility business. Mr. Bouhlal will help…
VFD Group GMD, Nonso Okpala, Buries Dad
VFD Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nonso Okpala, has bid farewell to his father, Nze Okpala Chude Onyemauche, in Uga, Anambra state. The 2-day funeral rites began with a solemn service of songs on Wednesday, 10 February, at the Nze Okpala Chude compound, Ogbala Umuakparasi, Uga, Aguata local government, Anambra, followed by a…
Brands Must Own Customer Data To Survive Without Cookies, Says Elo Umeh
CEO of Terragon, Mr. Elo Umeh has explained the critical role, ownership of Customers First-Party data plays to Brands, and the exponential value they add in Online Advertising. Umeh who explained this during a chat with our correspondent in his office stated that, “First Party Customer data is the most valuable data businesses own and…
Nigerians Disappointed With Senate For Confirming Ex-Service Chiefs As Ambassadors – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says Nigerians are disappointed with the Senate for confirming Ex-Service Chiefs as ambassadors. The red chamber on Tuesday confirmed Abayomi Olonisakin, former chief of defence staff; Tukur Buratai, former chief of army staff; Ibok-Ete Ibas, former chief of naval staff, and Sadique Abubakar, former chief of air staff,…
Finishing 2020 Strong, United Capital Records Double Digit Growth with Profit Rising by 61%
Foremost Pan-African financial and investment services group, United Capital Plc has announced its audited results for the full year ended December 31, 2020, recording double-digit growth across all its major income lines. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant challenging operating environment, the investment institution leveraged on increased efficiency to deliver an impressive 61 per…
Senate Confirms Bawa As EFCC Chairman
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Abdulrasheed Bawa as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The confirmation was done after a screening exercise that lasted for over two hours and presided over by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. Bawa ushered into the hallowed Chamber at 11.45am by the Senior Special Assistant…
Ghana Receives 600,000 Doses Of Free WHO COVAX Vaccines
Ghana on Wednesday announced the arrival of the first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines from Covax, a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations for free, as the world races to contain the pandemic. This was disclosed by World Health Organisation (WHO) Accra, Ghana via its Twitter handle.COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access, abbreviated as COVAX, is a…