The death of the first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande on Thursday 11th February, 2021 at 91 is a monumental loss to the country, Lagos and above all, the noble profession of journalism. The frontline media practitioner of note, Alhaji Jakande deserves more than a platinum honour going by his antecedents…
Since its creation in 1976, Niger State has been known solely for its large land mass. Over the years, many Nigerians and foreign bodies began to identify Niger as a crisis-torn state, especially with the influx of banditry and terrorist attacks. However, a recent report by the Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics pinpointed Niger as…
With everyone looking forward to Valentine’s Day, Easy Sauce, the indigenous company known for its savory African sauces and producers of the renowned Obe Sauce, has launched a campaign encouraging Nigerians to stay home instead. This campaign is in light of the…
It is an established fact that there has been a long bitter rivalry between Nigeria’s two business moguls, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and his BUA Group counterpart, Alhaji Abdulsamad. But the new twist to their rivalry is unhealthy, as the Dangote Group boss is obviously toying with the lives of innocent Nigerians in the name of…
In this interview, veteran broadcaster, MOJI DANISA, commonly known as ‘Queen of Tabloid Journalism’ for her riveting insights into the lives of socialites and celebrities back in the days, with Chuks NZEH, she speaks on her mission to breach the gap between the common man and policies of government with “Break It Down” a weekly…
In furtherance of the need to promote the business activities of its foremost agent banking platform – Firstmonie Agents – Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced the provision of loan facilities – up to one million naira – to its banking agents. The Bank currently has over 86,300…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed the closure of bank accounts of persons or entities involved in cryptocurrency transactions. The apex bank issued the order on Friday in a circular to deposit money banks (DMBs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and other financial institutions (OFIs). “Further to earlier regulatory directives on the subject, the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has just changed the military service chiefs. The conclusion in some quarters, which we equally share, is “better late than never.” Although it will seem, as the spokesmen of the President always say, the President has his own style and hates to be stampeded into decisions, it is clear that he is…
A Delta State High Court judge, Justice Anthony Ezonfade Okorodas has narrated how he discovered that his first three children, born to him by his first wife, Barrister Celia Juliet Otobo, were not his biological children. Justice Okorodas and Mrs…
· Female appointments demonstrate leadership as a global champion for gender inclusion and equality The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, has announced three senior executive appointments, effective February 1, 2021. This follows the launch of the 2021 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, on www.TEFConnect.com, which this year prioritises the economic recovery of small and medium scale enterprises and young African entrepreneurs, following the disruptive effects of…
