VICE President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) is ready to surrender his constitutional immunity so that allegations against him can be freely investigated. He said waiving the immunity will permit “the most robust adjudication of baseless allegations, insinuation and falsehoods” against his person and office. Under the 1999 Constitution, the President, Vice President, governors and their deputies are insulated from criminal investigation. ... Read More »

The English Commercial Court has granted Nigeria’s application for leave to file an appeal against the award of $9.6billion to ab Irish firm, Process and Industrial Developments( P&ID). Another application for a stay of execution of the award was still in progress. P&ID secured the damages against Nigeria following a failed Gas Supply Project Agreement (GSPA) contract between it and ... Read More »

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry(LCCI), have assured small medium enterprises (SMEs) that the 2019 Lagos International Trade Fair will bring far reaching benefits that will help transform their businesses and take it to the next level. UBA’s Head Group Consumer Retail Business, Mr. Jude Anele, who gave this assurance on Tuesday ... Read More »

This November, industry leaders, style connoisseurs and fashion enthusiasts from across the globe will converge in Lagos, Nigeria for the 4th edition of the GTBank Fashion Weekend. Holding Saturday the 9thand Sunday the 10th of November 2019 at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, the 2-day event will put a spotlight onAfrica’s emerging fashion industry whilst showcasing the ... Read More »

L-R: Dan Akpovwe, Publisher, Abuja Inquirer; Valentine Ozigbo, Chairman of Feet n Tricks Limited; Jude Monye, Executive Director, Heritage Bank Plc and Oluwafunmi Aloku, Head, Product Strategy and Business Solutions, Heritage Bank, during the 3rd edition of African Freestyle Football Competition 2019 in Lagos. L-R: Erlend Fagerli, Multiple World Champion, Freestyle Football (AFFC Judge); Valentine Ozigbo, Chairman of Feet ‘n’ ... Read More »

Some protesters on Tuesday demonstrated at the Lagos State House of Assembly and in front of the state secretariat, Alausa, demanding the probe of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The protesters alleged that Ambode mismanaged state resources. The group, which gathered under the aegis of the Lagos Youth Vanguard, were led by their Patron, Mr Rasak Olokooba, and President, Mr Ibrahim ... Read More »

In order to connect to evolving consumers, Hollandia Evap Milk, one of Nigeria’s leading evaporated milk brands, has unveiled a new attractive pack design. The new packaging, shows the nutritious benefits of Hollandia Evap Milk, as well as other striking features to connect with consumers. Evident in the new pack design are the brand’s royal blue background signifying its modern ... Read More »

The Senate will not interfere in the alleged face-off between President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, its spokesman Senator Adedayo Adeyeye has declared. Answering questions from Senate Correspondents after plenary in Abuja, Adeyeye said while the President reserves the prerogative to assign duties to his aides, he is not aware that any roles assigned to the Vice President ... Read More »

The Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Festus Keyamo, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. He is to swap positions with Minister of State of Labour Tayo Alasoadura who moves to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. This was disclosed in a statement from the Director of Information at the Office of Secretary to the ... Read More »

Lagos, 18 September 2019, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced its educational solution – FirstEdu – specifically designed to enhance the educational facilities in schools. The FirstEdu product includes FirstEdu loan and FirstEdu portal FirstEdu loan is targeted at private Nursery & Primary and Secondary schools to assist the schools in achieving ... Read More »