A Japanese plastic surgeon Katsuya Takasu has donated $200,000 to Nigeria’s Olympic football team with promise of bonus after discovering they were cash strapped. Dr. Takasu also promised each player a $30,000 bonus if they win gold, $20,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze. Takasu hopes to see whether his “special donation” has an impact when Nigeria face Germany in ... Read More »
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AFRICAN UNION HOSTS AFRICA FASHION RECEPTION
The African Union Commission is set to host the Africa Fashion Reception at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa. The event scheduled for 13th – 15th September, 2016 will be presenting fashion designers from about 30 African countries. Only 1 top designer has been nominated to represent each of the participating countries by the Executive Board of the Africa Fashion ... Read More »
LAGOS TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION OF PEN CINEMA FLY-OVER …Begins Deployment Of 13,000 CCTVs, 6,000 Street Lights In October …To Remove Three Roundabouts On Lekki-Epe Expressway
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced plans to activate multi-faceted projects designed to improve the living standards and revenue generation in the State among which is the commencement of construction of a Fly-over Bridge in the popular Pen Cinema junction of the State. The Pen Cinema Fly-over is the third which the Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration in the State will ... Read More »
Budget padding: Court asks Jubrin to prove urgency of suits
Abdulmumin Jibrin Ade Adesomoju, Abuja Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday refused to hear two separate suits filed by a former Chairman, Appropriation Committee, House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, in relation to his travails which followed the crisis of alleged budget padding in the lower legislative chamber. Justice Abang, who is currently sitting as ... Read More »
OIL PRODUCTION IN LAGOS, SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC BOOST FOR NIGERIA-AMBODE …As RMAFC Committee Okays Four Aje Oil Wells For Lagos
…To Commence Disbursement of 13% Derivation Fund To State Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that the commencement of crude oil production in the State would in no small measure enhance the economy of not just the State but the nation in general. The Governor, who spoke when he received the Chairman and members of the Indices ... Read More »
EXCITEMENT TRAILS COWBELL FOOTBALL ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP GRAND FINALE
The grand finale of the 2016 Summer Camp of the Cowbell Football Academy (CFA), an initiative of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, witnessed an atmosphere of excitement and applause by parents, stakeholders, sport lovers and spectators at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Saturday, August 13th, 2016. The three-week Summer Camp, particularly opened for students on long vacation ... Read More »
A.G Leventis Eyes Fresh Capital to Boost Operations
A.G Leventis Eyes Fresh Capital to Boost Operations A.G Leventis (Nigeria) Plc is to inject fresh funds into its operations as part of its revival strategies. The Executive Vice Chairman of A.G Leventis, Mr. Michail Economakis stated this recently, while speaking at the ‘Facts behind the figures’ presentation ceremony at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). According to him, with the ... Read More »
GOLDBERG BEER VILLAGE ENHANCES COMMERCE AT OSUN OSOGBO FESTIVAL
The indigenes of Osun State and visitors to the ongoing Osun Osogbo festival have expressed excitement and appreciation to Goldberg Lager Beer for unveiling the Goldberg Beer Village, an initiative that enhances trade and commerce in the ancient city. The people commended the beer brand at the Ogo-Oluwa area, venue of the Goldberg Beer Village on Tuesday during the official ... Read More »
Nig Vs Germany!Keep Away from us Under 23 Eagles tell Minister
The no-love-lost relationship between the U-23 Olympic team camp and the Minister of Sports and Youth Development has reached a boiling point and they have told him in clear terms, they don’t want to see him in their camp. Siasia-Dalung Siasia-Dalung The players who are aiming to go pass Germany toNITE in one of the semi finals of the men’s ... Read More »
LAGOS NOW CORNERSTONE FOR DRIVING AFRICAN ARTS, CULTURE – AMBODE …Accepts Hosting Right Of 2016 AFRIMA
…Assures Of Continuous Support For Nigerian Talents, Heritage Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the winning of the hosting right of the 2016 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) by the State has further confirmed the fact that Lagos is now the cornerstone for driving African arts and culture, just as he expressed his administration’s commitment to continue ... Read More »