Opinion By: Ademola Orunbon Nigerians mark the 60th independence anniversary of their beloved country next Thursday, few will disagree that, amidst the myriad of unnerving socio-economic and security challenges facing the nation, Nigeria remains a great country still waiting to happen. October 1, 2020, therefore signals another opportunity to ponder …
Read More »Access Bank Partners Lagos State Govt, Commissions Oniru Road Project
LAGOS – As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free movement around the Victoria Island – Lekki axis, Access Bank PLC on Thursday, September 24, 2020, commissioned its Oniru road project with the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in attendance. Having moved its corporate Head Office from Danmole …
Read More »Ogun Compensates Victims Of Sabo Market Inferno
ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State government has given financial support and food palliatives to traders who lost their goods and property to the inferno which occurred earlier in the year at the Sabo Market, Sagamu, Ogun State. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun while making the presentation to the traders …
Read More »SV-NED CEO, Dennis Williams Now Member, Forbes Business Council
By AbuSatar Hamed SILICON-VALLEY US – The Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Silicon Valley-Nigeria Economic Development Inc. (SV-NED), Denise Ajayi Williams, has been absorbed into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. According to a release e-signed and made …
Read More »First Bank Announces Appointment Of Mrs. Oluwande Muoyo As Non-Executive Director
LAGOS – First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, today announced the appointment of Mrs. Oluwande Muoyo as a Non-Executive Director. Mrs. Muoyo joined the board of FirstBank from FBN Holdings Plc., the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Speaking on her …
Read More »Buhari Congratulates Tony Elumelu On Being Named In Time 100 Most Influential People Of 2020
ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Tony Elumelu, on his being named among “Time 100 Most Influential People of 2020”. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to …
Read More »Ogun To Construct Akute-Gbenro-Ishasi, Two Other Roads
ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Government has approved the immediate commencement of work on the 4.65 kilometers Akute-Gbenro-Ishasi road bordering Lagos State. Also to be reconstructed are the 2.3 kilometers Olusegun Osoba Twiney Street in Ifo local government area and the 2.3 kilometers six-lane Molipa Expressway road, connects Ejinrin-Folagbade at …
Read More »LPAY: NOT AIMED AT EXPOSING YOUTHS TO SEXUAL IMMORALITY
ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Government has said that the Life Planning for Adolescents and Youths (LPAY), was not aimed at exposing young and unmarried women to sexual immorality, but focused at ensuring they achieve set life goals and objectives. The Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola …
Read More »SMART MONEY WOMAN: FIRSTBANK PARTNERS ARESE UGWU, UNVEILS TV SERIES OF THE AWARD WINNING BOOK
LAGOS – First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its partnership with Arese Ugwu for the TV adaptation of her best seller, Smart Money Woman. The weekly show – in its first season – is billed to premiere on Africa Magic Showcase on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 9:30pm. The …
Read More »UN COMMENDS FG ON IMPROVEMENT OF HUMANITARIAN ACCESS IN NORTH-EAST
ABUJA – Amidst international concerns on the activities of terrorists and violent extreme groups in the North-East, the United Nations has commended the Federal Government’s efforts to improve humanitarian support in the region, saying the Buhari Administration “has taken important steps to improve access to people in need.” According to …
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