An anti-corruption group, Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade (CHURAC) has approached a Delta State High Court sitting in Warri urging it to nullify the appointment of Hon. Michael Diden popularly known as Ejele by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the Chairman of the Board of the State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). The…
The Hon. Justice Adamu Abdu Kafarati finally bowed out of the Bench on July 25th, 2019 on attainment of the mandatory statutory retirement age of 65 years thereby clearing the coast for Hon Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, as the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria. Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho was…
Quality Sleep, Smarter Kids Contest, an inter-school essay writing competition organised by Mouka and geared towards engaging children as it relates to the importance of quality sleep, and its impact on their academic performance is now in full swing. The contest which commenced late June 2019 gained momentum in July with the call for entries.…
NEPAL Oil and Gas Services Ltd., one of the leading indigenous companies operating in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector has recently ventured into the aviation business with the introduction of its newest subsidiary, NEPAL Fly Limited. This is in line with the company’s plans to expand its business operations within Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has partnered with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to organize the 2019 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair. The Fair, which holds between November 1st and 10th, 2019, is the 33rd edition and is expected to provide an avenue for networking and other business…
A world-leading augmented hospitality group, Accor, is cementing its stronghold in Nigeria having signed its first Novotel property in the country’s largest city, Lagos. The Group has inked a management agreement with Nigerian conglomerate, the Ekulo Group of Companies, to manage the 170-key Novotel Victoria Island Lagos, a modern hotel with a prime location in…
One of the primary responsibilities of government is to provide – or regulate the provision of – efficient service to the populace. Successive Nigerian government has failed in this regard. It has become a convention to get inefficient service, despite paying high. Both private and public institutions are culpable, but the latter errs more. Public…
Thursday, August 22, 2019 has been fixed for a special workshop for SMEs themed “Growing Your Business from Scratch to Cash”. The event is jointly organised by PwC and Genevieve Magazine and will take place at the RadissonBlu Hotel Ikeja, Lagos. SMEs are the backbone of many developed economies, but SMEs in Nigeria are still…
A company known as betBonanza has launched a new sports betting platform in Nigeria and to show its seriousness, it has chosen former Super Eagles footballer and former Assistant Manager of the Nigeria National Football Team, Daniel Amokachi A.K.A “The Bull”, as its brand ambassador. Amokachi was unveiled to the media last week during the…
In order to create room for greater efficiency, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area Command, has carved out two new commands. The new Customs Area Commands would be created from the hitherto one command to enhance administration and boost revenue generation. The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Michael Agbara, disclosed this at…