The Private Sector led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has donated a 150-bed fully equipped isolation facility with medical equipment worth millions of naira to the Lagos State Government, to provide support in the fight against the virus within the state. Speaking at the commissioning of the Yaba Isolation center, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu noted…
Osasu Edobor is one of the women on the frontlines advocating for victims of Domestic Violence, and using her voice and resources where it matters. She is a social development expert with over twelve years’ experience as a gender advocate infusing new media and technology to propagate gender inclusion. She is the Curator of HERFESSIONS…
Shareholders of Transcorp Hotels Plc, owners of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja and Transcorp Hotels Calabar, have unanimously authorised the Board of Directors to raise N10 billion in its proposed Rights Issue to fortify its balance sheet. The approval given at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company, which took place on Monday, 29th June…
Turkish Airlines is offering a 40% discount on their services as a show of appreciation to health workers in Nigeria who are the front-liners in the fight against COVID 19 pandemic. According to a statement released recently by the airline, by simply registering with us as a health worker with your Miles & Smiles membership…
A non-governmental organization, Covid-19 Relief Nigeria, has distributed thousands of personal protection materials such as hand sanitizers, reusable face masks, and COVID-19 awareness flyers/posters at Cele Bus stop and Sadiku Ilasamaja Bus stop, along Oshodi/Apapa Expressway, Lagos. The NGO is an initiative of Imose Cares Foundation International (ICFI) Founder of the group, Mrs Sofiya Imose,…
Olusola Malomo, a leading Lagos nutritionist/Publicity Secretary of Nutrition Society of Nigeria, has called for regular intake of pure fruit juice and regular exercise among others, as measures to boost the immune system and combat the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. He gave the advice at the CHI Limited-sponsored monthly healthy living dialogue. While noting that…
TAJBank, Nigeria’s most innovative non–interest financial institution has launched TAJXPRESS, the bank’s full-service financial inclusion suite as part of its drive to significantly boost financial inclusion in the country. The financial inclusion suite includes a digital wallet, *898# USSD code, 360-degree account onboarding through mobile and internet banking platforms in addition to 10,000 agents spread…
The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation, a non-governmental organization in Lagos, recently donated chairs and industrial standing fans to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos State. While presenting the items to the management of the NYSC at its secretariat in Lagos, a board member of the CBA Foundation, Mr. Bode Akinwande, who represented the…
Celebrities worldwide have been associated with rápe culture, and Nigerian celebrities are not an exception. The difference is that rápe cases involving Nigerian celebrities are variously underreported because admirers of the musician, artist, actor or pastor, usually talks down on the rape accuser. Celebrities in the United States convicted of rápe case include Hollywood mogul…