Mustapha4Lagos Agenda, a support group for the actualisation of the gubernatorial ambition of Olorunfemi Mustapha, has raised the alarm over a plot to disqualify the former permanent secretary by the screening committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Mustapha is one of the two aspirants jostling to unseat the incumbent Babajide Sanwoolu with the other…
Month: May 2022
Heritage Bank Leveraging Technology to Promote Financial Inclusion for Inclusive Growth
In today’s world, making financial services accessible is fast becoming a key area of concern to policymakers for the well-known reason that it has far reaching economic implications. To this end, financial inclusion has assumed a greater level of importance due to its perceived relevance as catalyst for economic growth since it is critical for…
Wema Bank under Fire over Opening of Illegal Accounts via ALAT App
Wema Bank Plc is in the news again for the wrong reasons as some customers of the bank have accused the lender of conducting illegal banking practice in the country. They said they discovered that the bank and its agents had allegedly been opening unauthorised accounts for customers with information or data in the bank’s…
Why We Invaded Rochas Okorocha’s Home – EFCC
The Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has explained the reason for invading the residence of former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha on Tuesday May 24, 2022. According a statement by the anti-graft agency, the move followed the refusal of the former governor to honour invitations after jumping the administrative…
Sanwo-Olu: No Going Back On June 1 Banning of Okada in Six LG
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said the State Government will go ahead with its proposed ban on motorcycles, known as Okada on highways and six local governments and nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) from June 1, this year. He said security services and Lagos State Government are on the same page…
Hajj 2022: Lagos Commences Weekend Lectures for Intending Pilgrims
The Lagos State Government has urged intending pilgrims for the Y2022 Holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, to ensure that they make themselves available for the weekend lectures in their respective Local Government Areas. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju…
Wike Dissolves Cabinet, Sacks Chief Of Staff
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has dissolved the State Executive Council. The Chief of Staff to the governor and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol), have also been relieved of their office. Kelvin Ebiri, the special assistant to the governor on media, who announced this in a statement on Tuesday, said the dissolution of the cabinet…
Court Convicts Ex-Lawmaker Chuma Nzeribe for Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday secured the conviction of a former member of the House of Representatives, Chuma Nzeribe before Justice Yusuf Y. Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama. Abuja. Chuma Nzeribe was first arraigned by the EFCC on October 16, 2020 on a four count charge bordering…
Heirs Oil & Gas (HHOG) Reiterates Commitment to Global ESG Best Practices
Heirs Oil & Gas, Africa’s integrated energy company has reaffirmed its commitment to both national and global environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) best practices in view of its upcoming operational 1-year anniversary. An important aspect of this commitment is the elimination of routine flaring from HHOGs OML 17 by 2025, in compliance with the Nigerian…
Lagos Warns Residents against Unlicensed E-Hailing Operators
The Lagos State Government has urged the citizenry to be wary of unlicensed e-hailing cab operators within the State as they pose security threats to the safety of lives and property. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, said the State Government has observed with displeasure the non-compliance by some unlicensed e-Hailing…