Day: February 1, 2021

Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces Three Senior Executive Appointments

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, has announced three senior executive appointments, effective February 1, 2021. This follows the launch of the 2021 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, on www.TEFConnect.com, which this year prioritises the economic recovery of small and medium scale enterprises and young African entrepreneurs, following the disruptive effects of…

Ogun Celebrates At 45, Plans One Year Of Activities

Activities to mark the 45th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State in 1976 will begin on Wednesday 3rd February 2021. Ogun state was created on February 3, 1976 by the then Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed who announced in a nationwide broadcast the creation of seven new states to increase the number of…

COVID-19: Comply With Mandatory Mask Wearing To Avert Lockdown – Presidency

The Presidency has expressed worry over reports of non-compliance with just signed Executive Order that makes mask wearing and observation of social distancing in the public mandatory, appealing to Nigerians to give their maximum cooperation for success of the policy. President Muhammadu Buhari introduced the order with the best of intentions and not with any…

Lagos Stops Land Extension In Banana Island, Osborne Foreshore Lagoon

The Lagos State Government has issued a suspension order on all approvals in respect of land extensions into the Lagoon at Banana Island and Osborne Foreshore, Ikoyi. A statement jointly signed over the weekend by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako and his counterpart in the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure…

Mouka Rewards Loyalty, Doles Out 54 Trucks to Worthy Business Partners

Mouka, Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of mattresses, pillows and other bedding products has given out 54 brand new trucks to its Business Partners at this year’s awards ceremony. The rewards were in recognition of their contribution to the company’s growth trajectory and also to boost the morale and trade of the Business Partners. The event was…

COVID-19: Lagos Extends Work From Home Directive To Public Servants

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has extended the work from home directive to all State Public Servants on Grade Levels 14 and below from Monday, 1st February to Friday, 26th February, 2021. A statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola noted with concern that pockets of Coronavirus infections had been…