Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says he is fully prepared for the assignment of being the President of Nigeria because he has the capacity to address lingering issues of insecurity and poor national economy. Wike maintained that Nigerians can no longer resign to fate, suffer the pains of harsh economy and wanton killings under…
Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has announced the appointment of Mr Adeoye Fadeyibi as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. Fadeyibi, a turn-around manager with over 20 years executive management experience, succeeds Engr. Akinwumi Bada, who served as the company’s Interim Managing Director since last year and is now leaving to pursue other personal business…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has reacted to rumours of his purported presidential bid in 2023, stating that he is focused on strengthening the country’s economy. In a series of tweets on his Twitter handle @GodwinIEmefiele on Monday, the CBN Governor said his commitment at this time is to…
The Senate has called on the Army and Airforce to, as a matter of urgency, bombard terrorist enclaves with a view to restoring peace and stability in the country. The call was made on Tuesday amid resolutions reached, following a point of order raised on “the continuing attacks on Communities and public facilities in Kaduna…
Ten customers of Fidelity Bank Plc have smiled home with N1million each having emerged winners in the fourth monthly draw of the Fidelity Bank Get Alerts in Millions season 5 promo (GAIM 5). Speaking at the prize presentation event in Lagos, the Promo Chairperson and Executive Director, Lagos and South-West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Ken…
Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) Plc, Nigeria’s largest, leading listed conglomerate with investments in Hospitality, Power, and Oil and Gas sectors, has reported significant performance, across all its major investment lines, for the financial year ended December 31, 2021. Notwithstanding the tough operating and business environment, the conglomerate saw its revenue leap appreciably by 48%…
Finally, the four finalists who will share the $4,450 Savvy Prize 2022 for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs have emerged. This Prize, running for its first year, seeks to recognize and support the efforts of Savvy Fellows working to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovative and sustainable ways. The debut edition of the Savvy…
Professor Olugbenga Awobusuyi, a Consultant Nephrologist and Head of Nephrology Unit, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has stated that regular health checks can save the kidney from contracting dangerous diseases. The Nephrologist spoke during an advocacy campaign with the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, members of the hospital management and…
Operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have seized over 1.9 million tablets of Tramadol and Codeine imported into the country from Pakistan and United Kingdom through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos. A statement released by Femi Babafemi, Spokesman of the NDLEA stated that of the total seizures, 40 cartons of…
Following Wednesday morning fire incident that engulfed some makeshift shops and containers under the Eko Bridge at Oke Arin, Apongbon, thereby affecting some parts of the bridge, the Lagos State Government has issued a 48 hours’ notice to squatters under the Bridge to vacate the area. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business…