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The Old Grammarians Society of CMS Grammar School, Bariga, has donated 40,000 litres of a water processing plant to celebrate its 164th Founders’ Day. The weeklong event, titled,  ‘Looking up by faith, we see,’ had activities such as Lectures, Career Talks, Speech/Prize Giving Day, Novelty Match, Founder’s Day Service, Commissioning of School Projects, Luncheon and

Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electric Plc, said it has built and commissioned a brand-new travellers’ lodge for police officers in transit, at the Ipaja Police Divisional Headquarters, Alagolo, Lagos state. A statement said the project, which was executed through Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social sustainability vehicle for the Sahara Group, was in line with

The Managing Director of the Lagos Free Zone, Dinesh Rathi, speaks on the economic significance of the zone and how it will leverage the prospects of the Lekki Deep Seaport to boost Nigeria’s economic output in this interview with EDIDIONG IKPOTO Give us a brief history of the Lagos Free Zone and its current status.

A foundation dedicated to giving underprivileged and marginalised areas access to healthcare has been launched at the St. Camillus Hospital, Uromi in Edo State. The Julius Agenmonmen Foundation, according to a Thursday statement, was established to provide accessible preventive interventions to bring hope to those who have little or no access to proper healthcare in

Makers of Golden Terra Vegetable oil, Tropical General Investment, has said that its new brand, Soya Oil, prioritised the health of a wide spectrum of Nigerian consumers. In a statement on Thursday, the firm said that the brand was also offering affordable and convenient choices for all. The Chief Marketing Officer of Tropical General Investment

The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria says its upcoming conference slated to hold on June 22, 2023, in  Abuja, would be focusing on the role of marketing and ethics in driving sustainable nation-building efforts. Themed “The Role of Marketing and Ethics in Nation Building,” the event will gather marketing professionals, experts, scholars, and thought

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced the appointment of Bimbo Salu-Hundeyin as the Secretary to the State Government. The governor, who was on May 29 inaugurated for second term in office,  re-appointed his former Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, to their former roles. A

The Lagos State Building Control Agency has removed 15 illegal attachments at Divine Homes Estate, located in Thomas Estate, Ajah, in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the agency on Thursday said this was in line with its statutory monitoring and enforcement operations. According to the LASBCA General Manager, Gbolahan

Each of us tends to find illustrations for the view we express in the public space. We see and hear things differently. These are two assertions I have always made on this page. Recently, the owners of the African Independent Television lost their founder, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, but when the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad

Nature was enveloped in darkness as dawn quickened in the womb of time, pushing towards the birth canal, carrying on its head daylight. The cock, being nature’s timekeeper, knew the water was about to break. So, it sounded like the flute in its throat, cookooorooocooo! And nature stirred awake. Upon hearing the cock crow at

The Chief Executive Officer of Tauraf International Limited, a farm based in Iseyin, Oyo State, Chief Babajide Ayoade, has called for the withdrawal of the new policy on fuel subsidy. While speaking with journalists in Lagos, he said fuel subsidy removal would have adverse effects on the working population of Nigeria. Ayoade, who is also

Nigerians all over the world often cuddle around dinner-tables discussing Nigeria, and men and women elected or appointed to represent their interests in government. A question that frequently comes up in many homes is why many of these ambassadors-of-trust perpetrate so much waste in government? The more we deliberate on the depth and width of

Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa were responsible for 65 per cent of Africa’s Gross Domestic Product slowdown, McKinsey has disclosed. The report, which was titled ‘Reimagining economic growth in Africa: Turning Diversity into Opportunity’, stated that Africa’s GDP by 2019 should have reached $3tn, not $2.6tn if the three countries had maintained their growth rate

A microfinance bank, Advans Nigeria said it has achieved success in empowering businesses and individuals across Nigeria in the pursuit of financial inclusion, A statement said in a recent survey conducted by 60 Decibels, an independent global research agency, Advans Nigeria exceeded global benchmarks in key performance areas, solidifying its position as a pioneer in

Four Nigerian artistes – Burna Boy, Tems and Ayra Starr, Asake have been nominated for the 2023 edition of the Black Entertainment Television Awards. Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, was nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Video Director of the Year, Viewer’s Choice, and Best International Act categories. Tems, who is also a Grammy winner

Amnesty International on Thursday called for an independent inquiry into last week’s violence across Senegal, which it said had left 23 dead — higher than the official toll. Their statement came a day after the government said it had launched inquiries into the unrest, which it said had claimed 16 lives. The June 1-3 violence

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Thursday, decried the high level of graduate unemployment in Nigeria and insisted that skill acquisition and entrepreneurship education remain critical towards tackling the menace. Alia, who noted that his administration would give education a top priority in Benue State, has also sought a partnership with the Tertiary

Suspected gunmen have abducted four persons including three naming guests and a vigilante in the Asa local government area of Kwara State. Punch Metro gathered that the abductors in their numbers ambushed some guests who were heading home from a naming ceremony in Aboto village in the Council area. The incident, it was further gathered

With four days left to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the Christian Organisation of Nigeria has drummed support for a former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, to be elected as the next Senate president. This was revealed in a statement jointly signed by CON President, Apostle Paul Nwokoro and Secretary General, Dr

Nissi, sister to Grammy-award-winning act Burna Boy has subtly shaded popular singer Davido following the latter’s statement about her brother in a recent interview. Davido, on Thursday, expressed his thoughts on the array of stars in the Nigerian music industry, noting that he and fellow act Wizkid were the first young Nigerian artists to become