President Muhammadu Buhari as part of activities marking his visit to Lagos on Monday commissioned the 16.5 metres deep Lekki Sea Port. President Buhari, who arrived at the venue in an helicopter alongside Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu , cut the ceremonial tape at the port at 4.42 p.m. The President, thereafter, proceeded on a brief drive-through READ MORE
Author: Deola Adegoke
Transportation Minister pledges support to NPA’s initiatives on staff welfare
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, on Saturday pledged the support of the Ministry to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on its initiatives on staff welfare. Sambo made the pledged at the 2022 Year Long Service/Merit Award of the Nigerian Ports Authority held in Lagos. The minister further congratulated awardees and the entire workers READ MORE
MAN urges African nations to maximize opportunities presented by AfCFTA
MINA Blog- The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Wednesday encouraged African nations to maximize the opportunities presented by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to fully integrate the continent into the global market. Chief Francis Meshioye, the President of MAN made the call at the “Lighting the African Trade Torch for the Implementation READ MORE
Stakeholders laud Jim Ovia, as zenith bank names iconic unilag alumni building in honour of late Prof. Ibidapo-Obe
The memory of Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, came alive as Zenith Bank Plc named the iconic building housing its Unilag Branch and the University of Lagos (Unilag) Alumni in his honour on Friday, November 25, 2022. In his opening remarks at the commissioning ceremony, the Group Managing READ MORE
Zenith Bank heralds christmas with ajose adeogun street light-up
It was a great spectacle to behold as the Christmas and Yuletide season came to life at the 2022 Zenith Bank Christmas Light-Up Ceremony, which was held at the Ajose Adeogun Street Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, November 19, 2022. The official lighting ceremony, which was performed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith READ MORE
Nigeria: CBN expresses satisfaction at positive response to Naira redesign, commits to protecting unbanked, underserved rural dwellers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to protect interests of millions of unbanked and underserved Nigerians, who mostly reside in the rural areas. The apex bank made this known on Sunday, in a statement by its Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Osita Nwanisobi, against the backdrop of the planned redesign of certain READ MORE
Lagos govt commits to raising young leaders, inducts 36 fellows
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said his administration intends to raise young leaders that would take up the baton of leadership through the Lateef Jakande Leadership and Fellowship Academy. The governor disclosed this, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, during the presentation of 36 finalists shortlisted for READ MORE
EKO NAFEST 2022: Gov Sanwo-Olu reassures citizens that tourism will promote our culture, unity
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday reassured citizens that his administration would continue to promote and strengthen the state’s cultural heritage. Sanwo-Olu said this during the official start of the 35th National Festival of Arts and Culture, NAFEST 2022, held at the Mobolaji Johnson stadium in Onikan. He said, “My administration has READ MORE
Nigeria’s Gabe Okoye wins in US election
Nigerian- born Gabe Okoye, candidate for Georgia State Representative has won in the US election. He acknowledged the victory in a post on Facebook. Okoye also asked for divine wisdom to deliver on expectations. “A very special thank you to the voters of HD – 102 for electing me to represent you at the Capitol. READ MORE
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun flags off $400m agro processing zone
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has performed the groundbreaking of the $400m first phase of the development of the State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone. The groundbreaking was performed on Friday at the Agro Cargo International Airport in Ilisan-Remo. Gov Abiodun said that the special industrial park for agro-processing and allied products was the first READ MORE
Bola Tinubu presents economic blueprint to business leaders in Lagos
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented is economic agenda to business leaders, investors and captains of industry across various sectors. Tinubu and his team shared details of his economic blueprint with the organised private sector during an interactive meeting with industrialists, business executives, entrepreneurs and foreign investors in READ MORE
Ooni of Ife says Nigerian women are capable as leaders
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Tuesday said women in the country are capable leaders, despite limited opportunities given to them. This was contained in a statement by the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, in Osogbo. He noted that the royal father spoke at the celebration of this year’s Edi Festival. Edi Festival is READ MORE
NYSC says deployment, posting, relocation are free
The National Youth Service Corps has announced that all its services, including deployment, posting and relocation of Corps members are free and do not attract any fee. The NYSC management, in a reaction to some adverts and notices in the social media requesting money for deployment, posting and relocation of Corps members, added that provision READ MORE
Otunba Francis Meshioye emerges 11th President of MAN
MINA Blog- Otunba Francis Meshioye, a business mogul, has emerged as the 11th President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). MAN in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Mrs Omotayo Okewunmi noted that Meshioye was elected at the association’s just concluded 50th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos The statement noted that READ MORE
LCCI inducts 54 new member organisations charges them on innovation
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has tasked its newly inducted member organisations to be innovative and adopt new models for their emerging needs and expectations post COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Michael Olawale-Cole, President, LCCI, gave the advice at the induction ceremony for 57 newly inducted member organisations on Wednesday in Lagos. Olawale-Cole said READ MORE