By Oluwafunke Ishola An NGO, United Way Greater Nigeria (UWGN), in collaboration with Creative Colony, has trained students in Lagos schools on transforming discarded plastics into art. Ms ‘Deola Durodola, Executive Director, UWGN, at the completion of the three-day initiative on Friday in Lagos, said the project was aimedContinue Reading
Investigation By Yusuf Yunus Lagos, May 29, 2024 (NAN)The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Wednesday engaged market leaders and traders in Lagos to investigate the persistent increase in food prices across markets. Mrs Suzie Onwuka, Head, Lagos Office of FCCPC, revealed the reasons for meeting withContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Wema Bank, on Tuesday, said it is set to raise N200 billion capital within the 24-month timeline issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Mr Moruf Oseni, Wema Bank Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, said this at the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank inContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for innovative thinking and a robust legal system to transform Lagos into a global economic hub. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Monday at the Lagos Justice Reform Summit with the theme: “Enhancing the Administration of Justice For Economic Growth,Continue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) have engaged stakeholders on how to stop human trafficking among school children. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop on Friday, Mojisola Sodeinde, Head of West Africa Region,Continue Reading
Vaccine By Yetunde Fatungase The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has attributed low uptake of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines to misinformation. Mrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, Social and Behaviour Change Specialist, UNICEF, said this on Wednesday at a two-day media dialogue organised for journalists in Lagos. Akinola-Akinwole said thatContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Mr Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director, UBA, on Monday commended the role played by the bank’s Group Chairman, Mr Tony Elumelu, in shaping UBA’s trajectory. Alawuba gave the commendation at a world press conference in commemoration of the bank’s 75th Anniversary on on Monday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Sabiwork, a pioneering startup, has introduced an innovative online platform cothat connect built environment professionals and artisans with project owners. This is to address the skills deficit in the country’s construction sector. Mr Olatayo Ajiboye, Chief Executive Officer, Sabiwork, said this in a statement made available toContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has sworn in Prof. Pius Olarenwaju as its 23rd President and Chairman of Council. He was sworn in at a hybrid investiture programme convened at Victoria Island, on Friday inLagos. Delivering his acceptance speech, the new CIBN President,Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, with Rotary Club International, District 9110, has distributed N20 million worth start-up kits to 102 beneficiaries in Lagos to empower them across various trades. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that start-up kits distributed included: grinding machines, plumbing kits, deepContinue Reading
