The start of the semi-finals of the on-going Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Television Quiz Show actually lived to its billings last weekend as speed, accuracy and composure became the weapons of ‘war’ in the hands of the twelve contestants fighting for honours in the first of the three semi-finals of the competition. In the junior…
Five regional winners in the on-going maiden edition of a nationwide competition sponsored by Phillips Nigeria for barbers of various categories are set to slug it out for the ultimate prize in the finals of the competition scheduled for Protea Hotel, Ikeja Lagos this Thursday. Tagged Battle of Barbers, the competition aims at promoting innovation,…
Excitement has reached fever pitch among teachers and other education stakeholders as the October 20 date for the unveiling of the Maltina Teacher of the Year draws close. Indeed, Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the work of the panel of judges that will determine who is named the best teacher in Nigeria for…
After a fulfilling and rewarding business relationship in 2015, brewing giant, Nigerian Breweries over the weekend in Lagos, rewarded its distributors and trade partners spread across the country. Hubert Eze, the company’s Sale Director who thanked the trade partners for staying with the company, explained that the award, which was preceded by a Distributors Business…
Top Nollywood actor, Fred Amata, has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN. Amata defeated his closest rival, Lancelot Imasuen, to clinch the post in an election held on Friday, February 26, 2016. It was the third time the filmmaker was giving the post a shot. He polled 48 votes, while Imasuen…
New Ooni, Enitan Ogunwunsi Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house has been appointed the new Ooni of Ife. His appointment has also been approved by the Osun State Government. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government, Moshood Olalekan Adeoti, on behalf of the state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed that the…
Pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa Plc had an excellent showing at the maiden edition of Nigeria CFO awards when its Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) and the Finance Team emerged as double winners at the awards night held on October 2, 2015 at Four Points Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Lagos. UBA CFO,…
Group Managing Director and CEO, UBA Plc, Mr Phillips Oduoza has emerged the 2015 Ai Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) 30 CEO of the year at this year’s 8th annual Ai CEO Investment Summit. This is the second time he is winning the award after winning it first in 2013. He was named the winner from…