Category: News

Obaseki, Okowa Meet On Bendel Development Commission
June 6, 2019 No Responses

Obaseki, Okowa Meet On Bendel Development Commission

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his Delta State counterpart, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, are putting finishing touches to the establishment of Bendel Development Commission, a joint body to aggregate and drive economic development efforts in the two states...
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Obaseki: Time For Sharing Of Govt Money Over In Edo
June 5, 2019 No Responses

Obaseki: Time For Sharing Of Govt Money Over In Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has restated his commitment to serve Edo people, stressing that the time for sharing public funds to a few greedy politicians in Edo State was over.  The governor, who said this when he...
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Eid-el-Fitr: Emir Sanusi Drums Support For Girl-Child Education
June 5, 2019 No Responses

Eid-el-Fitr: Emir Sanusi Drums Support For Girl-Child Education

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advocated for the rights of the girl-child to education. ‎The first class traditional ruler made the call while addressing the people of the state, shortly after he led the Eid prayer...
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Pope Francis Approves Revision Of Italian Missal
June 4, 2019 No Responses

Pope Francis Approves Revision Of Italian Missal

Pope Francis has approved a revised  third edition of the Italian Missal, including changes to the Lord’s Prayer and Gloria. On May 22nd during the General Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Italy, President Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti announced th...
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Sunmonu, Ex-Shell Boss To Oversee Oando’s Interim Management Team
June 2, 2019 No Responses

Sunmonu, Ex-Shell Boss To Oversee Oando’s Interim Management Team

The crisis rocking Oando Plc took a new dimension on Sunday as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appoints an interim management team for the company.  According to SEC, the management team headed by Mr. Mutiu Olaniyi Adio Sunmonu CON,...
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SEC, EFCC, Seek Prosecution Of Capital Market Offenders, Repatriation Of Stolen Funds
June 2, 2019 No Responses

SEC, EFCC, Seek Prosecution Of Capital Market Offenders, Repatriation Of Stolen Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have agreed to collaborate in combating crime in the Nigerian capital market.This agreement was reached when the Management of the SEC met with the Management ...
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Buhari To Host Lake Chad Security Summit
June 2, 2019 No Responses

Buhari To Host Lake Chad Security Summit

President Muhammadu Buhari will host leaders of Lake Basin Commission in an informal summit on the side lines of Democracy Day and Second Term inauguration celebrations on June 12, 2019, in Abuja. The meeting will focus on bringing up new...
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Apapa Gridlock: Presidential Task Force issues Operational Guidelines
June 1, 2019 No Responses

Apapa Gridlock: Presidential Task Force issues Operational Guidelines

The Presidential Task Force on the Restoration of Law and Order in Apapa Ports’ Area has unveiled its operational guidelines. The guidelines as contained in a paper made available to stakeholders at a meeting held in Lagos, recently, stipulates continuous...
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SEC Alleges Serious Infractions At Oando, Directs Wale Tinubu, Others To Resign
May 31, 2019 No Responses

SEC Alleges Serious Infractions At Oando, Directs Wale Tinubu, Others To Resign

The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has concluded investigation of Oando Plc and directed among others the resignation of affected Board Members. The commission in a statement on Friday also barred the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Wale T...
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Uber Declares $1b Loss
May 31, 2019 No Responses

Uber Declares $1b Loss

Uber has posted a $1bn (£790m) loss as the ride-hailing firm delivered its first figures since a disappointing flotation earlier this month. The quarterly loss came despite a 20% a rise in revenues to $3.1bn and increase in monthly active...
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Sanwo-Olu Extends LASTMA’s Working Hours To 11 p.m., Appoints Jaji SSG
May 30, 2019 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Extends LASTMA’s Working Hours To 11 p.m., Appoints Jaji SSG

 The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday signed his first Executive Order to address traffic control and management, fixing of potholes on the roads, sanitation as well as cleaning of drainages in the State.The Order is to also ensure...
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Heritage Bank Empowers ‘Tech Start-Ups’ Winners With $40,000 Grants
May 30, 2019 No Responses

Heritage Bank Empowers ‘Tech Start-Ups’ Winners With $40,000 Grants

As part of its efforts to support Nigeria’s aspiration and roadmap to become a leading Information Communication Technology (ICT) Hub in Africa, Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider has doled out $40, 000 grants to winners ...
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Sanwo-Olu: We Owe A Large Debt Of Gratitude To Tinubu, Fashola
May 30, 2019 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu: We Owe A Large Debt Of Gratitude To Tinubu, Fashola

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at his inauguration on Wednesday Commended former Governors for their contributions to the development of the state.  The Governor said: “We owe a large debt of gratitude to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and....
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FULL TEXT OF SANWO-OLU’S INAUGURAL SPEECH
May 30, 2019 No Responses

FULL TEXT OF SANWO-OLU’S INAUGURAL SPEECH

PROTOCOL 1. By the grace of Almighty God and Your votes, I stand before you  as your Governor. This day marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey to greatness. Today, I ask you to join me on...
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