Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says the State government’s Infrastructure Development Fund (IF-K) will accelerate infrastructural growth in the state on a sustainable basis. Governor Ahmed, who said this during a meeting with investors in Ilorin on Monday, noted that by providing a fund dedicated to infrastructure projects, IF-K ensures the state government will be able to implement developmental ... Read More »
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DANGOTE REFINERY CONFIRMS LAGOS AS PRIME INVESTMENT DESTINATION – AMBODE
…Says Project’ll Resolve Fuel Supply Challenge in W’Africa, Create Jobs …FG Working To Create More Dangotes, Says Minister …As Togolese President, Gnassingbe Visits Lagos, Inspects Refinery Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the largest single line refinery in the world being developed at the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) by Africa’s richest man and business mogul, Alhaji ... Read More »
Jonathan begged us not to declare Niger Delta Republic – Militants
Niger Delta militant group, Adaka Boro Avengers, has said it cancelled its planned declaration of a Niger Delta Republic after appeals from Ijaw leaders, including ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. A statement issued by the spokesman of the group, Edmos Ayayeibo, reiterated its determination to cripple the nation’s economy until President Muhammadu Buhari showed a sincere desire to dialogue and restructure the ... Read More »
Organizers of #UNLEASHSeasonV released list of 23 FINALISTS
True to the words of the organizers of the foremost grassroots talents exposition “UNLEASH Your Talents” to make this edition quite a memorable one, the Organizers finally released to the public in a fashionable way the list of finalists lucky to make it to the #UNLEASH Orientation camp. The list which was expected to have been released not too long ... Read More »
TENSION AND THRILLS AS FIRST SET OF SEMI-FINALISTS EMERGE IN 2016 COWBELLPEDIA MATHEMATICS TV QUIZ SHOW
ASE Wednesday 27th July, 2016, Lagos, Nigeria: It was a mixed feeling in the first preliminary round of the 2016 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz show aired on major TV stations last weekend. Favour Okeke of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, FCT and Emmanuel Igban of Ambassadors College, Ota, Ogun State triumphed over their counterparts to proceed to the semi-final ... Read More »
we wished we knew he had issues,FCMB Speaks on staff death
First City Monument Bank Plc says its official, Olisa Nwakoby, who committed suicide on Friday in front of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Lekki, Lagos State, had personal challenges and became frustrated. The bank, however, noted that neither the management nor colleagues of the deceased were aware of the challenges, adding that it was working with ... Read More »
Melaye drags Manitoba to EFCC over alleged N13.8bn fraud
Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, on the platform of ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has dragged Manitoba Hydro International Nigeria Ltd, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged diversion of N13.8 billion and abuse of Public Procurement Act. Dino Melaye Dino Melaye In a petition, dated July 28, 2016, submitted to the EFCC, weekend, ... Read More »
Lifeline for 3SC, Crown FC as Ajimobi promises improved funding
Better days are ahead for the management, players and supporters of the Oyo State-owned Shootings Stars Sports Club and Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso following the promise of a lifeline by the Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. The governor made the promise during a visit to the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, training ground of the 3SC, popularly called the Oluyole ... Read More »
LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY: FG APPEALS FOR PATIENCE, COOPERATION OF MOTORISTS AS CONTRACTOR EXPLAINS NATURE OF WORK ON LONG BRIDGE
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN has appealed for patience, orderliness and the cooperation of motorists as rehabilitation and reconstruction work on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway progresses. The call was made on Sunday even as the contracting firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, handling the Lagos end of the road, explained that the nature of the rehabilitation ... Read More »
Eulogies for Outgoing uba GMD/CEO at Book Launch in his Honour in Lagos
It was rain of accolades for the outgoing Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Phillips Oduoza in Lagos on Wednesday as captains of industry and leading voices of Nigerian society witnessed the launch of a book in his honour. The book titled “Dynamics of the Nigerian Financial System” edited by Professor Michael M. Ogbeide is ... Read More »