L-R: Comrade Ubong Sammy Etim, Chairman, The promised Land Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited, UnwanaObong E. Leo, AKISDA President, Sam Bassey, Special Representative/ SSA-Lagos to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Engr. Abel Amayen, Estate Committee Chairman- AKISDA, Uduak Idem, President, The promised Land Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited-Lagos, and Unwana Sunday, Managing Editor, agricwatch.com, during a courtesy visit by the executives of Akwa ... Read More »

The Homicide Section of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department has taken over the investigation of the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, Sylvester Oromoni. This was contained in a statement dated December 4, a day which was supposed to be the 12th birthday of the deceased. The statement titled ‘Investigation Into The Death Of Sylvester Oromoni ... Read More »

The Nigerian Communications Commission qualifies MTN Nigeria Plc,and one new player for its 5G auction. The NCC announced on Thursday only three qualified bidders met its criteria for the licensing process for the 3.5 gigahertz spectrum which is required for 5G deployment. These three companies paid at least $19.74m each in order to qualify, it was learnt. In a statement, ... Read More »

One of the most fascinating quotes of popular British business magnate and author, Sir Richard Brandson is that “A great business is simply an idea to make other people’s lives better.” This vital nugget aligns with a global view that a critical element of successful brands is the ability to beyond functional products benefits become a visible partner in customers ... Read More »

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), especially those operating in the fashion industry in Nigeria. This position was emphasized in a statement issued by the Bank while disclosing plans to support this year’s Fashion Souk – the niche fair for fashion enthusiasts and businesses convened by Eventful Limited, Nigeria’s ... Read More »

From left: Divisional Head, Retail, SME Banking and E-Business, Unity Bank, Mr Olufunwa Akinmade; Wife of Alaafin of Oyo, Olori Rukayat Abiodun Adeyemi; Unity Bank Brand Ambassador and Actress, Sola Sobowale; Wife of Alaafin of Oyo, Olori Mariam Opeyemi Adeyemi; Zonal Head, Lagos-South West, Unity Bank, Mr Wale Ogunrinde and Head, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Unity Bank, Mr Ibukun Coker ... Read More »

….Breaks the Banker Magazine Record as it wins Best Bank in Nigeria and 12 of Its Subsidiaries Africa Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc yet again, reaffirms its leadership position across Africa, as the bank has been globally recognised as the African Bank of the year 2021 by the Banker Magazine, a leading global finance news publication ... Read More »

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc is set to raise at least N97.18bn from its public offer to retail investors. This came as the company it had no plan to exit the Nigerian market though the planned share sale. In a statement on Tuesday, the company disclosed that it is set to offer 575 million shares held in MTN Nigeria by MTN ... Read More »

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday committed the 2022 Appropriation Bill of the State to a joint committee on Finance and Economic Planning and Budget after deliberations by members. Recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, last Wednesday presented to the Assembly a budget size of ₦1,388,285,459,990.51 for the year 2022. As the ... Read More »

 Sir Edwin Egwonomu Ogidi-Gbegbaje is not your run-of-the-mill civil servant, he depicts an extraordinary egghead who has set a benchmark that cannot be easily equaled. He is reputed for hard work and dedication to duty. It is not out of place to say Ogidi-Gbegbaje, the Delta State permanent secretary, Directorate of Government House and Protocol has an in-depth knowledge of his career. Little ... Read More »