Opinion By Ezedi Udom E-commerce platforms have proven to be critical enablers of economic growth and social development for Nigeria in spite of the myriad challenges occasioned by the tough operating environment. A key player, Jumia is fostering cashless and financial inclusion by encouraging Nigerians to move from brick-and-mortar malls …

LAGOS: Access Bank through the W initiative, has empowered women, owned and managed SMEs by putting together an innovative bundle of offerings designed to support the more than a few aspects of business during the global pandemic. The W Initiative of Access Bank remains a pioneer proposition to promote women’s …

ABEOKUTA: Following the flash flood occasioned by the heavy downpour of rain in the state especially Abeokuta, the state capital, on Saturday, July 3, 2020, the Ogun State Public Works Agency (OGPWA) has swung into action by moving to the troubled spots, to ascertain the level of damages and commencement …

AKURE: After he was infected and in self isolation, the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, has reportedly tested negative for COVID-19. During his weekly press briefing on Monday, July 6, 2020 confirmed he is now free of coronavirus. Akeredolu disclosed that doctors confirmed his negative status after running the …

ABEOKUTA: The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, July 5, 2020, visited communities in Abeokuta, which were ravaged by flooding during the torrential rains that fell in the State Capital on Saturday, July 3, 2020. The communities include: Isale Oja, in Kuto; Ijeun-Titun, and Ekundayo Street, Abeokuta. The …

A frustrated Nigerian – Ben Attah has cried out on social media claiming his family has abandoned him after selling his kidney to take care of them. In a report sighted on Naijapledge.com, Ben Attah sold his kidney in Malaysia where he was hustling in order to be able to …

ILARO-YEWA: Sunday, June 21, 2020 would remain a memorable day in the lives of the families of Deacon & Mrs. Thomas Gbadebo Fadipe and Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bowale Akinyemi as their children – former Miss Oluwadamilola Elizabeth Fadipe and Mr. Oluwatayo Ebenezer Akinyemi became husband and wife. The colourful …

ILARO-YEWA: Death, the cessation of life has been affirmed as inevitable for all human beings which no one on earth can escape. This affirmation was made by Venerable Abraham Ibikunle of Cathedral Church of Christ, Onala Quarters, Ilaro, headquarters of Ogun West, during the interment of Late Prince Atanda Ezekiel …

INDIA: A man has claimed that he was born in January, 1835 which now makes him not just the oldest Man on earth, but the oldest to have ever lived. It was gathered that the Man whose name was given as Mahashta Murasi is a retired Cobbler from Northern India. …

ADO-ODO/OTA: Man and his friends has been arrested known as a land grabbers, who killed seven workers at a construction site in Ogun state. According to a statement credited to the Ogun state police public Relations office – Abimbola Oyeyei on Thursday, July 2, 2020, the suspects had been terrorising …