Year: 2020

Lagos State College Of Nursing Commences Sale Of Admission Form

a The Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON) Igando has commenced the online sale of forms into the Department of Midwifery for the 2020/2021 academic session. A statement issued by the College on Wednesday, said that candidates who are not less than 18 years old with a minimum of five credits in English Language, Mathematics,…

NDA, Ekweremadu honors Late Prof Ukpabi as Methodist Prelate Defends Endsars Palliative Looters

The burial of HRH Igwe Prof Samson Ukpabi (Ezeoha 1 of Ekoli Kingdom) attracted personalities from Nigerian Defence Academy NDA, as the Prelate of the Methodist Church, Archbishop Sam Uche took defended the looting of palliatives by Endsars protsters. The Nigerian Defense Academy NDA delegation was led by Brigadier General A A Aboaba (Registrar) who…

Six UBA Subsidiaries Win ‘Bank Of The Year’ Awards

In obvious recognition of its brand acceptance and its role in facilitating economic development across Africa, six subsidiaries of pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc have been named ‘Bank of the Year 2020’ by the Banker Magazine, leading global finance news publication published by Financial Times of London. For the second…

Mouka Attains Triple Laurels of Distinction at Brandcom 2020 Awards

Mouka has attained triple laurels at the recent Brandcom Awards, which saw the company clinching the “Brand of the Year”, the “CEO of the Year” and “Marketing Manager of the Year” in the beddings category. The award was organised by Brand Communicator, a leading brands and marketing magazine at D’ Podium International Event Center, Lagos,…

COVID-19: UK Approves Pfizer’s Vaccine For Public Use

The United Kingdom on Wednesday becomes the first country in the world to approve the use of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. The first 800,000 doses will be available in the UK from next week and will be first prioritized to protect people “who are most at risk of dying from COVID-19”, as well…

Gbenga Omolokun To Speak At The Art Of Technology Lagos Conference 2.0

Executive Director, Group Risk, Compliance and Technology at VFD Group Plc, Gbenga Omolokun, has been scheduled to speak during the Art of Technology Lagos Conference 2.0, holding this Thursday, December 3, 2020. The theme of this year’s AOT conference is: “Smart Data, Smarter Lagos,” it will be headlined by the Vice President of the Federal…

ENDSARS: Ogun Judicial Panel Ends Submission After Receiving 105 Petitions

The Judicial Panel of Enquiry in Ogun State set up to investigate police brutality and human rights abuses by security operatives in the state, has disclosed that the panel has put an end to submission of petitions. The Chairman of the panel Justice Solomon Olugbemi who made this known in a chat with news men…

Senate Confirms Yakubu as INEC Chairman

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission for another five years in office. The confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on INEC, led by Senator Kabiru Gaya, which submitted its report at plenary and recommended Yakubu for confirmation.…

Zabarmari Killings: Buhari Should Visit Borno Himself, Not Delegations – Senate

The Senate, on Tuesday, faulted the President’s response of sending delegation to Maiduguri to deliver a message of condolence and solidarity with the government and people of the state over the killing of 43 farm workers. Senator Adamu Aliero who described the killing as the height of insecurity, stated that President Buhari should have gone…

Lagos Partners Firstbank To Promote Access To Affordable Healthcare

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), in its commitment to ensure that residents at the grassroots have access to affordable, effective and quality healthcare, has partnered with First Bank of Nigeria Limited to utilise its 13,000 Firstmonie Agents as payment channels for the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS). The General Manager, Lagos State Health…