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14 Apr 2019

NOVA Merchant Bank Limited Rated Investment Grade by 2 Leading Rating Agencies

Phillips Oduoza, Chairman, NOVA Merchant Bank

In furtherance of its plans to scale its operation this year, NOVA Merchant Bank Limited, in yet another milestone, has received an investment grade rating from both Agusto & Co (Bbb) and Global Credit Ratings (BBB-). The reasons given for the Bank’s rating include the strength of the Board and management team, robust capitalisation, prudent risk profile, good asset quality and strong liquidity.

13 Apr 2019

Tony Elumelu Foundation Hosts European Commission, Leading Development Finance Institutions and Think Tanks in Brussels

·         Highlights the Relevance and Urgency to Support Entrepreneurial Led Economic Growth in Africa
L-R: Carl Michiels, Director, European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM); Former Prime Minister of Benin, HE Lionel Zinsou; Bruno Wenn, Former CEO/Chairman at DEG-German Investment and Development Companyand Advisory Board Member, Tony Elumelu Foundation; Minister Phillippe De Backer, Minister for Digital Agenda, Telecommunications and Post; and Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation.

At a time when Europe’s relationship with Africa is high on foreign policy and developmental agendas and with the European Union beginning to deliver on its 2017 External Investment Plan, targeted at attracting investment and job creation in Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation brought together leading stakeholders in the development finance sector, at a case study session in the EU capital, Belgium. The convening demonstrated that Africa also had solutions to bring to the table and platformed the Foundation’s unique approach to catalysing entrepreneurship in scale across the continent.

8 Apr 2019

Pray against bloodshed through any form of accident on 12 &13 April 2019 Dr Chris Okafor warns

-warns against fire outbreaks, few days later fire wreck plaza in aguda ogba lagos Nigeria

Almighty God in his infinite mercy reveals in other to redeem, this was the assertion of the Generational prophet of God and the senior pastor, Greater Liberation city (Grace Nation) worldwide Dr Chris okafor at the Sunday glorious service of the church on 7th April 2019.
The Oracle of God has he is fondly called by faithful challenged Nigerians to pray against any forms of accident either by road, water, air and homes, he said while in his closet praying ahead of the service God revealed to him flow of blood litters everywhere as a result of accident, the apostle of Altars who also laments the poor attitudinal character of Nigerians to listens to warning said God in his infinites mercy reveals what is about to happen in other for it to be averted immediately through prayer, he remarked that Nigerians are very good in doubting, the spirit of doubting has eaten deep in the flesh of many. But if they can hawken to warning through genuine man of God such disaster can be averted through prayer.
The man of God warns that April 12 & 13 2019 has been projected by the evil world to suck innocent blood of people but if all can come together and pray, cry to the lord before the expected date of execution, all the evil plot by their agent will be destroyed/averted
It will be recalled that the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris okafor few days ago warned against fire outbreak in market places or business arena across the country, but just few hours ago there was a serious fire out break at a major business plaza, in Aguda Ogba area of Lagos Nigeria, property and goods worth millions of naira were lost to that inferno.
Earlier in his sermon with title ‘’BLESSING AND THE ENFORCER’’, Dr Chris okafor explained that one of the major blessing from God is the privilege to own a property outside the native place of birth, he explained further that you don’t own a property until you are blessed to own one, the Abraham blessing guarantee all the blessing of God require to own a land, the oracle of God said Abraham submit himself in totality to serve God with all his substance, you can also do same to get blessing because it is important to know what blessing is, and how to access it.
The realms of the prophetic went through another dimension at the service, the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris okafor went deeper to released lots of people at the service from various bondage there were going through, as a result of strong man who has kept them bound. Over 2000 women’s too also carry their miracle babies because God servant also visited different covens where so many unborn babies were tied, he released them to their mothers. Many millionaires were also made at the Sunday glorious service, as their case file were open some of them their business were tied to their family altars. The man of God prayed and they were set free, even some of them testify immediately, they received called that their foreign business partners contact them while the service was going on confirming their readiness to do new business with them. All this testimonies were given to the glory of God.
For prophetic encounter through supernatural teaching of the words, miracles, deliverance and solutions, you can join Dr Chris okafor every Wednesday by 7am-10am, every Sunday by 7am-12pm and every last Friday of the month for night of prophesy and solution (vigil) by 7pm- till you breakthrough, at the Greater Liberation City (Grace Nation) international headquarters, ojodu Berger lagos Nigeria it’s a great opportunity for you to testify too, lots of people has share their testimonies through divine encounter at Greater Liberation city, yours might be next, join any of the service to see God in action raw.

6 Apr 2019

K 1 to Sponsor Kid Artist's Education

Oluwatobi 
     
K1
In what looks like a divine arrangement, Fuji Music Legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Mashal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has thrown his weight behind Oluwatobi Ilelolawa, the 12 year-old Primary Six pupil, who sketched President Muhammadu Buhari's portrait with pen (Biro) without alteration few days ago. 
Less than an hour after   THISDAY Newspapers' Brands and Marketing Editor, Raheem Akingbolu published the story of the boy on his Facebook page, K1, through his publicist, Kunle Rasheed, reached out to the writer. K1, the father of modern Fuji Music said he was touched by the story of the boy and offered  to sponsor his post-primary education to the university level.

4 Apr 2019

S B live signs international deal with Treidak Entertainment U S A


Live band musician, Seun Bankole, band leader of the popular band, S.B Live has signed an international deal with one of the top music promoters in the United States of America, Treidak Entertainment.
S B Live revealed that the new promotional company, headed by Afolabi Akanji will be in charge of his bookings as far as international promotions are concerned in U S A and Canada.

2 Apr 2019

COWLSO Donates Birthing Suites, Neo-Natal Incubators To Lagos Hospitals

As Ambode, Sanwo-Olu’s Wives Inspect Facilities
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, on Tuesday, donated 32 neo-natal incubators to 13 government hospitals, and six birthing suites to Lagos Island Maternity, Amuwo Maternal and Child Centre, as well as Epe General Hospital.

More Winners Set to Emerge in UBA Wise Savers Promo

N90m still up for grabs


Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has again announced that another set of  20 loyal customers will get a chance to win N1,500,000 each, in the second edition of its quarterly draw for the ongoing UBA Wise Savers Promo, which would hold in April at the bank’s Corporate head office.

Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu Assumes Office as Chief Executive Officer, Tony Elumelu Foundation on April 1

...Former CEO, Parminder Vir, OBE joins the Foundation’s Advisory Board

In December 2018, the Foundation, the leading African philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, announced Mrs. Ugochukwu’s new appointment as CEO and the transition of her predecessor, Parminder Vir, OBE to the Advisory Board of the Foundation.

In her role, Mrs. Ugochukwu will focus on scaling the impact of the 10-year $100million Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme and strengthening relationships between the African and the global entrepreneurship ecosystem, to empower African entrepreneurs with the result of creating jobs and wealth on the continent.  She will also take responsibility for positioning TEFConnect - the digital networking platform for African entrepreneurs - as the go-to hub for forging business relationships, sharing experiences and distributing knowledge across Africa.

28 Mar 2019

Transcorp Group Unveils Strategy to Drive 2019 Projections

l-r: Company Secretary, Transcorp Plc, Ms Helen Iwuchukwu; CEO, Nigerian Stock Exchange(NSE). Mr. Oscar Onyema; President/CEO, Transcorp Plc, Valentine Ozigbo; Managing Director/CEO, Transcorp Hotels, Mrs Owen Omogiafo; and Executive Director, Transcorp Plc, Mr. Christopher Ezeafulukwe, during the closing gong ceremony at the floor of the NSE in Lagos on Tuesday

Nigeria’s leading conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc has set strategies to maintain the strong business performance displayed in the recently released 2018 year-end results. 
The company articulated its robust growth projections for the year 2019 at its Facts Behind the Figures presentation which held on Tuesday, March 26, at the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

More millionaires to emerge in UBA Wise Savers Promo


As part of UBA’s commitment to support the savings culture in Africa, the bank is rewarding its loyal customers for saving towards their goals.
So far, twenty customers have been rewarded with N1.5 million each has since the promo began in September 2018.

24 Mar 2019

UBA Hinges Future Performance on Cost Efficiency, Improved Asset Quality


Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has assured its local and international investors that it’s prudent focus on improved asset quality as well as the continuous adoption of strict cost efficient measures will help the bank achieve its objectives and priorities for the 2019 financial year and beyond.

19 Mar 2019

Shareholders laud Transcorp Hotels Plc for Impressive performance, approve 15k per share as dividend

l-r: r-l: Executive Director, Transcorp Hotels Plc,  Ms Okaima Ohizua; Managing Director/CEO, Mrs Owen Omogiafo; Chairman, Mr. Emanuel Nnorom; Company Secretary, Ms Helen Iwuchukwu; and Director/President of Transcorp Plc, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, at the 5thAnnual General Meeting of the company held at Transcorp Hilton Hotels Abuja on Friday

The Shareholders of Africa’s leading hospitality brand, Transcorp Hotels Plc, have extolled the Company for its impressive financial results for the year ended December 31, 2018. The congratulatory remarks were made at the Company’s 5th Annual General Meeting, which took place at the Congress Hall of the iconic Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Manhunt For Adeoye Akeredolu, the homosexual kingpin


The police is now seriously combing every nook and cranny of the country in search of one Adeoye Akeredolu, who is allegedly believed to be the leader of a group of guys who are into homosexuality, a very illegal and condemnable act in Nigeria.

17 Mar 2019

UBA Earnings Hits N494bn, Records Significant Asset Growth, Driven by Market Share Gains Across Africa

· Records Profit of  N106.8 billion

The Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc has announced its Audited 2018 Financial Results with impressive growths achieved across major financial lines.

12 Mar 2019

NOVA Merchant Bank Limited Declares N1.15bn in Profit After Tax


NOVA Merchant Bank Limited has declared a profit after tax of N1.15 billion for the year ended 31st of December 2018, a significant increase from N510.6 million achieved in 2017, marking a 125% increase. The  result is achieved as it begins to reap the benefits of its investments in its operations, technology and people. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ENGR. SEYI MAKINDE, PDP!


The Peoples Democratic Party in the South West under the chairmanship of Dr. Eddy Olafeso hereby congratulates the Governor-Elect, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, the good people of Oyo State and the PDP for a well deserved victory in the keenly contested governorship polls.

8 Mar 2019

7 Mar 2019

9000 woman to carry their miracle babies at “harvest of babies” 2019 conference


The annual family liberation conference of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries, aka Greater Liberation Cities will begins on the 27th -31st march 2019 at the International Headquarters of the church in ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

The conference is expected to provide over 9,000 miracles babies for expectant mother across the glove, this was stated by the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor, Greater Liberation city worldwide Dr Chris Okafor, he re-emphasized that God revealed to him that more than 9000 babies will be given to woman looking for the fruits of the womb, he said God was so specific because lots of woman name will change and the reproach of barrenness will be lifted permanently in the life’s of many families,

6 Mar 2019

When The Law is Not on Abused Woman’s Side


A man, Mr. Morufu Hammed, who was finally arrested after years of abusing women was again let go by the police.
In the case of Morolake Abike, who is seeking for public’s help after been repeatedly abused by her man friend, Mr. Hammed, who is very notorious when it comes to hitting and abusing women.
She wants the public to know that she is afraid for her life after this man. Mr. Hammed was released after been arrested. She even tried to charge him to court but the case was dismissed.
She also said she was not aware of his abusive behaviour prior to dating him, she even did not know that he had committed this same hideous crime with his ex who ran away with his two kids abroad. Because he is well known, he usually gets away with these brutal crimes, even despite that he had committed crimes both domestically in the United States of America and other foreign countries. He has lived in South Africa and Belgium where he was said to have committed different crimes.
Even a family friend told Morolake that there was a time he threatened a lady called Dupe but unfortunately, she got missing to date. “He is a wayward man, always lamenting about his ex and the children for their running away after how many years, i am done with him, he should please let me be”, Morolake says, “and I am really afraid I don’t want to get missing and also I can’t run out of my country for any man I am only child for my mother .

IJEBU IJESA ENDORSES APC HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY CANDIDATE, BABATUNDE DESMOND OJO*


The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Oriade State Constituency for the House of Assembly, Architect Babatunde Desmond Ojo wishes to appreciate the people of Ijebu Ijesa for the support he had continued to garner within the ancient city. At the meeting of the Ajo Ilu Ijebu Ijesa where he was hosted by Kabiyesi Oba (Engr.) Olufemi Agunsoye Ilufemiloye 1, the Elegboro of Ijebu Ijesa as well as all the Afobajes, Egboro Chiefs and the entire Elegboro in Council, It was indeed a great occasion as the all present prayed for the success of the candidacy of the All Progressive Congress in Saturday’s election.

1 Mar 2019

Kevin Mike Drags Belinda Effah, Fred Ebere to ‘House 10’


Effervescent actor and filmmaker, Kevin Mike, otherwise known as K-Mic, has hit location for ‘House 10’, a situational comedy (sitcom) series starring multiple award-winning actress Belinda Effah, actor Fred Ebere and others.
The thespians are currently in Owerri, the capital of Imo State Nigeria shooting the series which bothers on a subliminal satirical comment of the society on relationship, career, and other walks of life, focusing majorly on challenges faced by youths in their search for greener pasture; using such elements as spoof, exaggerated situation, burlesque and parody to pass critical messages of both moral and cultural significance.

UBA Group Launches Full Banking Operations in the UK

l-r:  CEO, UBA UK, Mr. Patrick Gutmann; GMD/CEO, UBA Plc, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka; President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Group Chairman, UBA Plc, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu; President, Afreximbank, Dr. Benedict Oramah; and CEO, UBA Africa, Mr. Victor Osadolor at the launch of UBA UK in London on Thursday

London, March 1, 2019, three weeks after the UBA group launched its operations in Mali, the global financial city of London hosted a high level gathering of business and public sector leaders on Thursday February 28, 2019, as the new UBA franchise, UBA UK was formally birthed in the United Kingdom amidst high expectations.

At the upscale ceremony which held at The Prestigious Shard in the city of London, UBA UK was formerly introduced to business leaders across Europe and Africa with a commitment from the UBA Group of its readiness to galvanise trade and commerce between Europe and Africa.

Bayelsa Money! FirstBank,Stanbic IBTC in trouble for laundering Billions for Patience Jonathan


Former First Lady,Patience Faka Jonathan must be suffering from insatiable greed for  riches and  severe desire to gain and hoard wealth. Weeks after forfeiting some billions,Justice Olatoregun of Federal high court Lagos have ordered for oral evidence in a suit filed by the economic and financial crime commission EFCC seeking for an order to forfiet another N9.2bn and $8.3m linked to wife of Former President Goodluck Jonathan.
“I have stated here that the right of parties in this siut can not be determined by affidavit evidence unless the oral testimonies are called with cross extermination.”

27 Feb 2019

Journalist Rasheed Abubakar celebrates 8-year relationship with renowned author, Abayomi Mumuni - pens emotional tribute


Exactly this time eight years ago, in the wake of the 2011 general elections, I was invited as a  journalist with Encomium Ng back then to cover the unveiling of the now defunct CPC's gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Ambassador Abayomi Mumuni Nurain by Mrs Lucy Ajayi, the current Executive Director, Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board.

21 Feb 2019

Ecobank of Fraud! Another Bank Manager In N561 Million Scam


Ecobank ex-manager, Ifeanyi Azike has been charged with an alleged fraud of N561 million by the Police Special Fraud Unit.

Azike has been arraigned on two counts before the Federal High Court in Lagos. The police accused him of fraudulently obtaining N150m from one Mr Okafor Kelvin, a customer of the bank, on the claim that he would help him purchase the Federal Government Treasury Bill in Ecobank.

20 Feb 2019

Fidelity Bank rewards 32 winners with N18m in GAIM Season 3


Fidelity Bank Plc on Tuesday gave out a total of N18 million worth of cash prizes to 12 winners of its “Get Alert in Millions Savings Promo (GAIM)” across the country.

The bank gave the prizes during its 4th monthly/2nd Bi-Monthly draw of “Get Alert in Millions Savings Promo (GAIM), Season 3,’’ held in Lagos.

19 Feb 2019

Application for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme closes March 1


The Tony Elumelu Foundation, an African-funded and founded philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs has announced its last call for applications into its prestigious 2019 Entrepreneurship Programme. The application portal launched on the 1st of January 2019 will close on the 1st of March, 2019.    

18 Feb 2019

NURTW President, Yasin lifts suspension on Kunle Poly


President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Najeem Yasin has announced the lifting of suspension of factional leader of the union in Lagos State, Alhaji Azeez Lawal a.k.a Kunle Poly.

It would be recalled that Kunle Poly was accused by the leadership of the union of been responsible for the attack at the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) rally on Tuesday January 8, where some journalists and many people including another NURTW official, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo).

Cock FM Radio Hits The Airwaves


A new Radio station has joined the growing list of Radio stations across Nigeria. The new Radio platform operates under the name CockFM Radio.

CockFM Radio which started operations late 2018, currently broadcasts online via the website, mobile applications available on google play store and apple store.

17 Feb 2019

Transcorp Sets Record Performance with Profit After Tax of N20.6bn


Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s leading diversified listed conglomerate, has announced its audited results for the year ended 31st December 2018, with a 94% growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) of 20.6bn in 2018 compared to 10.6bn in the prior year.

Primate Ayodele @B'Day: Speaks on 2019 Election, Honours Celebrities, Empowers The Poor


Servant of God at INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, will defeat the incumbent president, Muhammad Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the presidential election of Saturday, February 23, 2019 if the process is free and fair.

14 Feb 2019

Google, UBA Collaborate to Provide Free Wi-Fi to Customers

L-R: Group Head, Corporate Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Akinyemi Muyiwa; Group Head, Online Digital Banking, UBA Plc, Austine Abolusoro; Country Director, Google Nigeria, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor; Executive Director/ Group COO, UBA Plc,  Chukwuma Nweke; Group Head, Marketing, UBA Plc,  Dupe Olusola; Head, NBU Partnerships SSA, Google Nigeria, Saidu Abdullahi; and Group Executive, Digital & Consumer Banking,  UBA Plc, Anant Rao,  at the launch of  Google Station, a Collaboration between Google and UBA  to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots at UBA Business Offices for the use of customers and publics, starting with 11 UBA branches in Lagos, at the UBA Head Office, Lagos yesterday.


Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has collaborated with Google and ISP partner to launch Google Station in 11 key UBA branches in Lagos State as part of plans to roll out 200 stations in the country.
Google Station, a platform for providing free, high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots in public places, began in Lagos last year, and extended to Abuja in December in partnership with Backbone Connectivity Network.

12 Feb 2019

I SEE SERIOUS BLOOD SHED DURING AND AFTER THE GENERAL ELECTION -DR Chris okafor

Dr chris Okafor
-Blast Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka for fake prophecy

- PDP and APC cannot rescue the nation

-Kingsley moghalu of (young progressive party), can deliver but in wrong political party

The Senior Pastor of Greater Liberation City worldwide, the Generational Prophet of God, Dr Chris okafor has warned Nigerians particularly politicians to be careful on their various plans to win election by force saying that anybody planning to use Violence/thuggery to win the forth coming general election whereby blood will be shed, he said such person will not leave to witness the election day.

11 Feb 2019

Wells Entertainment Takes "Do Not Sell Your Votes Campaign" To Streets


As Nigerians prepares for the next general elections, giant production company, Wells Entertainment, owned by philanthropic Captain Hosa Okunbor and managed by number one movie director, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, has thrown their weights against votes buying and selling.

8 Feb 2019

Inspirational Singer, Esther Ojooba Drops New Single ‘MOTIRI’


Born Esther Adeyinka Omolebi Ojooba, the inspirational gospel act has finally stepped up her game in the music and entertainment industry in Nigeria.
The unassuming talented musician born and bred in Ipole-Iloro Ekiti by Chief Isaac Ojooba & Evangelist Elizabeth Ajoke Ojooba from Ekiti West Local Government, Ekiti State has become a force to reckon with by good music lovers and the industry watchers in this part of the world.

Group Seeks Redeployment of Igini As Akwa Ibom REC


The Akwa Ibom Democracy Watch (AIDW) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, to redeploy the state’s  Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Mike Iginni, saying he has demonstrated bias against certain political parties  and as such can no longer be an independent arbiter in the General Elections. 

Top Model, Titilayo Abiola Becomes New Ambassador For OGO YORUBA AWARDS (OYA)


The organizers of Ogo Yoruba Awards popularly known as OYA Awards is set to unveil Titilayo Abiola , an  ex-beauty queen as the new cultural ambassador for the reputable and prestigious indigenous awards positioned for the promotion of culture and heritage beyond the Yoruba race.

Lagos House of Assembly: NBA Epe Calls For Amendment Of Conflicting Law

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe Branch has lauded the Lagos State House of Assembly, stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC), and more importantly the national leader of the party Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the peaceful resolution of the impeachment saga that has trailed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for weeks.

6 Feb 2019

UBA Extends Africa Footprint, commences Full Operations in Mali


The pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Monday commenced full banking operations in Mali, extending its footprint and fulfilling the aspiration of deepening banking penetration in Africa. The launch of UBA Mali  brings to 20, the number of African countries, where the Group currently operates, with global operations in the United States, United Kingdom and France.

5 Feb 2019

Nigerian Institution of environmental engineers inagurates new Chairman

....charges new leadership on professionalism
... as stakeholders call for alternative to waste management

The Nigeria Institution of Environmental Engineers NIEE, Lagos State chapter has inaugurated it's first female chairman, Engr.(Mrs.) Abiola Kosegbe.

At an Investiture Ceremony in Lagos, the event also looked at practical solutions to solve the issue of waste management and creation of green economy.

2 Feb 2019

Oke Oja Apapa Landlords, Tenants Association sue EKEDP to Court


The Landlords and Tenants Association of Nigeria have sued Eko Electricity Distribution Plc's Management (EKEDP) to court over in ability to provide electricity and pre-paid metters.
President of The Landlords and Tenants Association of Nigeria, Prince Rilwan Zaid Ojora Akiolu reveled the reason they sued EKEDP is due to the fact that they have failed to provide pre-paid metter for the tenants and landlords living within Oke Oja, Makanjuola, Roundabout, Ijora areas.

1 Feb 2019

How Leo won a million hearts in 12 months

 …More than one million Africans now bank on Leo 

With ever-increasing customer expectations of quick service and near real-time transactional support, United Bank for Africa (UBA) committed resources to Artificial Intelligence (AI) a year ago, birthing Leo, a Banking Chatbot that helps customers carry out key banking transactions anywhere, using mobile devices and personal computers. 

Why I’m Upgrading Sitcom Production in Nigeria –Kevin Mike


After many years of immense contributions to the growth of the Nigerian motion picture industry as an actor and production manager, Kevin Mike is set to debut as a producer with a situational comedy (sitcom) series.
K-Mic, as Kevin is fondly called, explained that the concept of his sitcom is bothered on a subliminal satirical comment of the society on relationship, career, and other walks of life, focusing majorly on challenges faced by youths in their search for greener pasture; using such elements as spoof, exaggerated situation, burlesque and parody to pass critical messages of both moral and cultural significance.

31 Jan 2019

Akinwunmi Ambode: The rise and fall of an Emperor!


During the campaign for the 2015 Lagos Governorship election, the PDP candidate did a thorough research on issues bothering civil servants in the State and embarked on a well-articulated campaign addressing the issues and targeting civil servants with innovative posters and banners around the Alausa environ

30 Jan 2019

Video: Oyedepo, Suleman, Enenche Marked As Nigerian Govt Allegedly Plots New War Against Christians


A video clip is currently circulating in the social media alleging a plot by the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to restrict the activities of prominent men of God from Nigeria.

29 Jan 2019

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR, HAMMED OLAMIJUWON MAKES 60 MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONALITIES IN IBADAN


Hardworking dude and Ex-banker Hammed Olamijuwon has not stop making waves in his Oluyole city base, Oyo State. This is because the youthful entrepreneur cum-Politician has continue to up his game business-wise and also keep identifying with the downtrodden in his community.

28 Jan 2019

UBA, Japan Trade Office Collaborate to Promote MSMEs in Africa

Chairman/CEO, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Mr. Hiroyuki Ishige and Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA) Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, during the talk between JETRO and UBA to promote medium and small scale enterprises across Africa, in Lagos  on Monday

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has indicated its readiness to support the Japanese government in its drive to promote Small and Medium Scale Enterprises across Africa.

The Chairman, UBA Group, Mr. Tony Elumelu, indicated this on Monday, when the members of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), led by its CEO, Mr. Hiroyuki Ishige, were hosted at a cocktail at the UBA House, in Lagos, Nigeria.

TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SÈMÈ CITY - BENIN'S INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION HUB - IN EMPOWERING 50 BENINESE ENTREPRENEURS


Sèmè City, the International Knowledge and Innovation City, has partnered with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropic organization empowering African entrepreneurs to train and empower additional 50 Beninese entrepreneurs. Sèmè City will join a growing list of governments, development agencies and private sector organisations partnering with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to explore the Foundation’s sustainable model of philanthropy geared at addressing the root cause of poverty in Africa while creating jobs and economic wealth for all.

27 Jan 2019

Afonja Comes Alive in Lagos On Sunday


Discussion on Yoruba history especially as it concerns Afonja, a onetime Aare Ona Kakanfo of the Oyo Empire, will be at the front burner at MUSON Center, Lagos this Sunday, as historians and top culture enthusiasts, including a leading Yoruba Storyteller and Cinematographer, Tunde Kelani, take a look at Yoruba history and life and times of Afonja and Alaafin of Oyo - Aole Arogangan.

Nigerians warned against vote buying


The Chairman of the Liberation Movement Party (LM), Lagos state chapter, Comrade Rahman Adewale Adebiyi has called on Nigerian electorates to ensure they use their franchise to correct the lingering anomalies in the society in the coming polls.