•Fed Govt Hands Over Monument To Private Investors For Renovation Forty-four years after its establishment, the Federal Government, on Sunday, handed over the National Arts Theatre in Lagos State to the private sector for a complete revamp and modernisation. The national heritage, sitting on an expansive land in Iganmu area of Lagos, became an eyesore, following years of facility deterioration ... Read More »
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NOVA Merchant Bank’s Debut N10bn Bond Oversubscribed by 300%
NOVA Merchant Bank, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, has announced the successful issuance of its N10 billion 7-Year Subordinated Unsecured Bond under its N50 billion debt issuance programme. The transaction represents NOVA’s first bond issuance in the debt market and was oversubscribed by 300 percent. The offer which opened on June 30, 2020 following relevant approval from the Securities ... Read More »
Beware of fake protests, Oniru warns of paid protesters
The attention of the Oniru’s Palace and the Oniru Royal Family has been drawn to a planned protest by a faceless group, sponsored by some disgruntled members of the family, to confuse the general public about the true state of affairs in Iru kingdom. Whilst we acknowledge the freedom to protest as a constitutional and fundamental human right, the relevant ... Read More »
Jandor storms ikorodu division – as Ibile- Eko inaugurates 6 LG/LCDAs chapters, 42 wards Executives
The Ibile – Eko Forum on Saturday, inaugurated the 6 coordinators of the Local Government and Local council development areas as well as the executive members of 42 wards in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, in line with its mission to unify all indigents of Lagos state towards greater socio-political achievements. Speaking at the low key event organized in ... Read More »
National Theatre renovation to cost 25b and generate 6000 jobs – Lai Mohammed
REMARKS BY THE HON. MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, AT THE HANDOVER OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE AND THE SURROUNDING FALLOW LAND TO THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA/BANKERS COMMITTEE IN LAGOS ON SUNDAY, JULY 12TH 2020 PROTOCOL Today is a historic day in the annals of the Creative Industry in Nigeria, and I want to start by commending ... Read More »
Ajimobi’s Commissioner, Fatai Abimbola, Dies in Road Crash
Fatai Abimbola, a former Oyo State commissioner for natural resources in the administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has died in a road crash. The accident reportedly occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, yesterday. NewsmakersNG learnt that the remains of the former All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Oyo State will be buried today, in Ibadan. Read More »
Sanwo-Olu Mourns Lagos Lawmaker, Tunde Buraimoh
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the family, friends and associates of member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Kosofe II State Constituency, Hon. Tunde Buraimoh, who passed on early Friday after a brief illness. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described late Buraimoh as a true ... Read More »
Why Dapo Lam-Adesina’s Popularity Is Unassailable in Oyo State
Hon. Dapo Lam-Adesina, son of former Governor of Oyo State late Lam-Adesina, unarguable ranks high among most visible politicians in Oyo State. Some might want to argue that the youthful politician rose on account of his father who was a heavyweight political gladiator. However, it is arguable that the graduate of the University of Ibadan, Dapo has only made good ... Read More »
Fayemi Locks Top Private School For Conducting Lesson In Ekiti
The Ekiti State Government has sealed one private school that flouted the closure directives of the federal and state governments as a result of COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of students. The State government said that the Victory College, Ilawe Ekiti, in Ekiti South West Local Government Area of the State, violating the directives of Government on the closure ... Read More »
OBALADI OF AFON’S DEATH IS ANOTHER ONE TOO MANY – Hon. Olaifa Jimoh Aremu
Writing to express another condolence just within 48hours of the demise of another traditional ruler within my constituency is quite distressful but who are we to query almighty Allah? I commiserate and identify with the entire indigenes of Afon, Busari family and friends on the departure of Obaladi of Afonland, Oba Busari Adelere Adetona (Orimadegun III), Imeko Afon Local Government. ... Read More »