Plus Acuity, a specialised media independent agency, has been recognised as the ‘Outstanding Young Media Agency of the Year 2019’. The award, which was announced at the Marketing Edge summit held in Lagos recently, is for its professional excellence. The company, which commenced its Nigerian operations only three years ago, has demonstrated a unique approach…
A leading broadband communications service provider, VDT communications, has officially launched its retail data network – 4G LTE Advanced service into the market. Speaking at the unveiling in Lagos, Engr. Abiodun Omoniyi, Managing Director/CEO, VDT Communications Limited, said that their decision of launching 4G LTE service came with the successful acquisition of a broad channel…
A good number of people only think about cleaning up their phone when something starts to go wrong. Android devices are smart enough that regular maintenance isn’t necessary, but it’s still a good idea to perform a clean up every once in a while. Don’t underestimate the impact of staying digitally organized—it might just keep…
Users of the Gozem app can now order auto-rickshaws from their smartphones in Lomé,Togo and Cotonou, Benin, the company has said. After launching other on-demand transport products such asmotorcycle taxis (zemidjans), Gozem enriches its transport offering with auto-rickshaws, marking the first time the company offers trips in three-wheeled vehicles. Today, these auto-rickshaws are an intermediate…
Fidelity Bank Plc, top Nigerian lender, is training over 100 SMEs at the 8th edition of the highly acclaimed Export Management Programme (EMP) with the aim of providing impactful, world-class support to Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kano State. Organised by the bank in strategic partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and…
At the UN Human Rights Council meeting on Monday in Geneva, African countries called on the international community to end its double standards and hold Israel accountable for its continued violations of Palestinian human rights. By overlooking Israel’s consistent refusal to comply with international law and UN resolutions, the international community is practicing double standards.…
Foremost African financial institution Guaranty Trust Bank plc has been named the Best Bank in Africa 2019 by Euromoney at its annual Awards for Excellence, which held in London on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane. GTBank was also named the Best Bank in Nigeria for a record ninth time,…
The Ogun Command, Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted 29,905 bags of smuggled foreign rice and 197 smuggled vehicles popularly known as ‘tokunbo’ within the month of January to June 2019. It said the seizures were made at the Idiroko border and the adjoining communities. The Controller of the Ogun State Area Command, Mr. Michael Agbara,…
Lagos state police commissioner has warned policemen to shun every form of corruption and exploitation of suspects especially in the areas of bail, emphasizing that bail is free. CP Muazu made the warning during the commissioning of an Ultra-Modern Statement-taking room facility at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos last Tuesday. He…
By Adewole Kehinde The current Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Adamu Abdu – Kafarati, is due for retirement. He became a Judge of the Federal High Court on 31st October, 1991. Justice Adamu Abdu Kafarati will leave the Bench by July 25, 2019 on attainment of the mandatory statutory…