The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Kennedy Uzoka, was on Sunday night presented with The Zik Prize for Professional Leadership. The award was presented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, under the chairmanship of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka at a glamorous event…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina revealed that the president stated this while virtually declaring open the Chief of…
The Federal Government has extended the implementation of N30,000 grants to Nigerians operating in the transport business – including Rideshare drivers (Uber, Bolt, etc.), Taxi drivers, Bus drivers, Keke Napep riders, Okada riders, cart pushers etc., by launching the transport support track under its MSME Survival Fund schemes for artisans and transporters. This was revealed…
The Lagos state government on Friday ordered the removal of unapproved street gates in communities across the state. The communities’ have been issued a 7-day removal notice with a directive to either leave such gates open between 5 a.m and midnight or have them dismantled. The government said this is in line with its policy…
The Lagos State Police Command has once again warned against any gathering, procession or protest in the state. According to the Commissioner of Police, the protest is backed by some unpatriotic individuals and groups who are planning to embark on another destructive and violent #EndSARS protest. He disclosed that intelligence reports indicated certain individuals and…
The shareholders of GTBank Plc have approved the holding company structure for the bank, as they expressed excitement over the benefits they would derive from the new structure. At the Court ordered meeting held on Friday, the investors gave their approval to the company for the transfer of the 29,431,179,224 ordinary shares of 50 kobo…
An NGO, Real Act of Kindness (RAK) Foundation has called on employers of labour to create an environment that encourages people with disabilities to be productive. Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Pioneer, RAK Foundation, gave the advice during an event to mark the 2020 International Day of Persons with Disabilities organised by the foundation in Apa,…
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide (MFM), the bible believing church under the anointed man of God, Dr. D.K Olukoya has concluded plans and called on the general public to get connected to the Annual ‘Anointing Service’ programme where they can watch the raw power of God in full demonstration to destroy their enemies…
Christmas Day in Nollywood is about to witness one of the biggest face-offs as Omo Ghetto directed by actor, Funke Akindele and Mimi directed by Former PR Executive, Samuel Olatunji will be hitting the cinemas on the same day. The two Nollywood Giants will be battling out at the box office starting from Christmas day…
A federal high court in Abuja has ordered that ex-chairman, Pension Reform Task Team, (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina be remanded in prison custody till the end of his trial. The judgment by Justice Okong Abang on Friday, December 4, 2020 come barely 24hrs after Maina was extradited to Nigeria following arrest in Niger. According to Abang,…