…says move will discourage new investments, potential investors The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has strongly condemned the invasion of Dangote Cement Plant on Wednesday by the state’s security outfit, the Vigilantes, on the order of the State Governor Yahaya Bello, noting that such action will discourage new investments in the State. The president, MAN, Engr. Mansur Ahmed, at a ... Read More »
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LAGOS STRIKES DEAL WITH PRIVATE FIRM TO MANAGE, OPERATE 32-METRIC TONS IMOTA RICE MILL
•Sanwo-Olu presides over MoU signing with WACOT Rice Ltd Ahead of the commissioning and operation of the 32-metric tons per hour Rice Mill in Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos State Government has handed over the management of the facility to private investor for efficient running. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presided over the ceremony where officials of the State Government signed a ... Read More »
Rite Foods, A Consumer-Centric Company- Marks Customer Service Week with Refreshing Brands of Unique Flavours
Rite Foods Limited, a Truly World-Class and Proudly Nigerian company in the food and beverage industry, has joined other organisations around the globe in marking this year’s Customer Service Week with unparalleled brands that cater to the needs and preferences of the various demographics that constitute its consumers. This year’s Customer Service Week which commences from Monday 3rd to Friday ... Read More »
Dangote workers shot as Kogi Govt Vigilantes invade Dangote Cement Plant
No fewer than seven staff of Dangote Cement, Obajana in Kogi state were shot and several others injured as over 500 armed members of the state’s security outfit, the Vigilantes, stormed the cement factory in the early hours of today (Wednesday) at the instance of the state governor, Yahaya Bello. Meanwhile, members of the mining and host communities have condemned ... Read More »
Journalists commend Polaris Bank’s Annual Media Workshop
A cross-section of journalists who participated in the fourth edition of the media capacity-building session for journalists organized by Polaris Bank has expressed excitement at the quality of the workshop. The annual media workshop, in its fourth edition held over the weekend, had in attendance over 152 participants, including renowned publishers, editors, Managing Directors of media houses, reporters, and other ... Read More »
Fashion is Coming! Experience Africa’s Finest Fashion at the 2022 GTCO Fashion Weekend
Fashion is Coming! Experience Africa’s Finest Fashion at the 2022 GTCO Fashion Weekend Lagos, Nigeria – September 30, 2022: Fashion and style enthusiasts around the world can once again look forward to experiencing unparalleled fashion moments at the 2022 Guaranty Trust (GTCO) Fashion Weekend scheduled to hold on November 12th and 13th, 2022, at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation ... Read More »
DANGOTE BOOSTS ABUJA TRADE FAIR
The Dangote Group has been described as a significant premium player as over 300 corporate exhibitors are participating in the 17th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) that is expected to be declared open by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Speaking to newsmen, the Director-General of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Ms. Victoria Akai said: “As a member ... Read More »
Unity Bank, Lagos Food Bank Partner to Donate Food Items to Lagos Community
LAGOS.29.09.22. In a massive collaborative initiative to support and promote interventions targetted to addressing hunger and malnutrition in communities, Agric lender, Unity Bank Plc and Lagos Food Bank have donated food items worth millions of Naira to Ogundimu Ilaje, a riverine community in the suburb of Lagos. A statement from the Bank adds that the intervention is part of the ... Read More »
Court Acquits Ex-AIICO Capital MD Fabunmi, 3 Former Management Staff of Conspiracy, Diverting N1.7billion Company Funds
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of a Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has exonerated Former Managing Director Lanre Fabunmi, Onome Odometa, Olajumoke Akano and Olabode Ogunlere of stealing and dishonest conversion of funds belonging to AIICO Capital Limited – a subsidiary of American International Insurance Company (AIICO) Plc. The trial judge absolved the defendants of all the 22 counts charges brought against ... Read More »
Family confirms death of Bukka Hut co-owner, Laolu Martins
* The family of Laolu Martins, one of the co-founders of Bukka Hut, a leading fast-food chain in Nigeria, has announced his death. A statement released by the family on Wednesday said the quintessential banker with over 21 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, stockbroking, asset management and pension fund management, died in the evening of Tuesday, September ... Read More »