….Why the restless Hyenas and Jackals are regrouping In my first series on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC titled: 20 YEAR SIEGE BROKEN, I tried to briefly state what the real issues are beyond the unending petitions, allegations and counter allegations against practically every Management Board that has been inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari,…
Pan African Financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has again given its loyal customers reason to cheer as it rewarded 100 loyal customers with N100,000 each in the UBA Bumper account draw. The draw, which took place at the UBA Head office on Tuesday, was held via the Facebook platform in strict compliance…
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…
The circular from the Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, to taxpayers over payment of taxes, is one that has left me heavily puzzled. The circular, which gave an update on the good work by the federal government on palliative measures to cushion the effect of COVID-19 on taxpayers, went ahead…
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…
P+ Measurement Services, a media intelligence and Public relations audit agency, undertook an analysis to show the weekly growth in the number of cases, discharged cases and death cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria in the month of April 2020. The report shows that Nigeria recorded a total number of 1795 new cases in the month…
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…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Africa’s foremost Financial Institution has advised her customers as work resumes this week after the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory. This was contained in a statement released by the bank to the public. According to the statement, “We hope that you and your loved ones are taking…
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…
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…