Month: May 2020

COVID-19: Journalists Also Frontline Workers, Govt Should Support Media With Palliatives, Says AMPON President

The novel Coronavirus pandemic has left many individuals, businesses, and even countries incapacitated and the role the media; journalists and broadcaster played in day-to-day activities cannot be an oversight. A group of journalists and media practitioners, the Association of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (AMPON), has called on the Nigerian government to extend the palliatives…

Ufuoma McDermott Becomes New Face of Friska Herbal Teas

Friska Farms Limited, makers of Friska Herbal teas recently appointed Ufuoma McDermott, a Nollywood A-lister as its brand ambassador. The appointment which was signed recently, demonstrates the brand’s vision to be the leading African organic lifestyle promoter, providing natural solutions that address wellness concerns globally. Friska aims to promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle through…

About Temi Olajide’s ‘Wifi Kids And Analog Parents’ Book

The global pandemic has changed almost everything in the world, from working, parenting, friendships and even relationships. Parents who had little time with their kids, are now full-time, round the clock parents. Screen-time and playtime have increased and many parents are finding it hard to strike a balance between home-schooling and working-from-home life. However, Temi…

Rotary Club of Gbagada Donates PPE to LASUTH

The Rotary Club of Gbagada has supported government’s effort to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic by donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Lagos State University teaching Hospital (LASUTH) frontline personnel on Thursday, 30th of April. 2020. Speaking on the behalf of the Club, the President, Rotarian Akinwale Odutola appreciated the efforts of the…

Transcorp’s Owen Omogiafo Unveils New Strategic Vision at AGM

Shareholders of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp) have congratulated the Board and management for the resilient performance achieved in 2019, despite the challenging environment. They welcomed the diversified earnings provided by the Group, Nigeria’s leading listed conglomerate, the largest power generator in Nigeria, operator of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest hotel and a growing natural resources…

Andela, Google, Pluralsight Launch Scheme for African Software Engineers

Andela, Google and Pluralsight recently launched the third edition of a developer skills program aimed at equipping participants for entry level and intermediate skills in Android, Google Cloud, and Mobile Web technologies. The program known as the Google Africa Developer Scholarship is now open to all countries in Africa and offers 30,000 scholarships and 1,000…