By Tony Edike ENUGU- Six years after the disappearance of her only son, Anthony  Nnaji, a 65 year-old widow, Mrs. Rebecca Nnaji, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Ogbonna Onovo over the   development and called for security to be provided for the rest of her family. The 29 year-old Anthony, reportedly fled their Umuewene […]

Staco Insurance Plc settled N538.13 million worth of claims for the half year ended June 30, 2009. Head of Claims department, Staco, Mr. Rasaq Hamza, said in a statement issued by the company. He pointed out that it is part of the company’s policy to always attend to prompt processing and settlement of genuine claims that are reported to the company. He said it is part of the continuous strategy of the company to constantly ensure that customers are restored to their initial financial position at the occurrence of any loss after due investigation of the loss.

First Vice-President, Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Mr. Bode Adediji has said that the proposed bill to abolish advance collection of rents in Lagos State is not the solution to the housing problem in the state.

By Richard Tosanwumi HUMAN societies are governed by human beings who have limited understanding of human nature and the forces that control the earth’s environment, including the climatic conditions. Consequently, they are yet to find adequate and lasting solution to many problems that plague the societies in which they live. This is credited almost entirely […]

The dream of every parent is to see their baby live, grow healthy, become adults with a glowing skin devoid of blemishes. This, prompted PZ Cussons, manufacturers of Cussons baby range of skin care products to introduce its range to expectant mothers in hospitals across Nigeria.

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Intercontinental Bank, Mr. Mahmoud Lai Alabi said that the bank has put in place strategies to recover N200 billion of its loan in the next three months.

THE introduction of Multi-Links Telkom’s broadband service riding on the EV-DO technology has continued to excite the entire Lagos state and its environ as a result of its state-of-art-technology embedded in the product..

By Ochereome Nnanna LAST Friday, September 18, 2009, most Nigerian newspapers led with the bone-chilling disclosure by the State Security Services (SSS) of a plot to kidnap two ministers, collect ransom and kill one of them. The ministers were Dr. Sam Egwu (Education) and Prince Adetokunbo Kayode (Labour and Productivity). Three students of the University […]

By Mike Ebonugwo The commercial bus left the popular Oshodi Bus-stop heading for Mile Two. It was initially an uneventful journey until  the conductor started demanding the mandatory fares from the passengers. Most of the passengers promptly paid the agreed fare except a woman with a little baby girl. Although the conductor had loudly announced […]

As Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN) and Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA), buries advertisement space hatchet, LASAA said it will not increase registration fee for new entrants into advertising practice in Lagos, until 2010.

AFTER a three year stint as the Chief Executive Officer of Celtel Nigeria turned Zain, Nigeria’s Bayo Ligali has decided to pitch his tent elsewhere, as the Africa and Middle East Operator appoints Lebanese Allain Sainte Marie to take his place.

One of the world’s leading global software company SAP, has ended its World Tour West Africa in Lagos with commitment to continue on its growth and expansion in Nigeria. Given the focused commitment it has in the West African market, the company said it will look forward to expanding in personnel, scope and depth of her business in the region with special interest in rebranding Nigeria through information and technology solutions.

RAMADAN, which has just ended, is a time for self-examination and increased religious devotion to the Almighty Allah. The fasting ends when the new moon is again sighted and the Ramadan Kareemeasting and the exchange of gifts follow. During Ramadan, Muslims continued with their prayers five times a day, but after the night prayer is […]

The 2009 Nigerian Real Estate Fair slated for September 29-30 at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos has received the backing of the Federal Ministry of Works, Housing and Urban Development.

THE Director_General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria(SON), Dr. John Ndanusa Akanya has called on the Federal government to set up a regulatory agency that will be saddled with among others the responsibility of regulating the electrical and electronics appliances that are being sold and used in the country. According to him, if established, it will go a long way in ensuring that consumers get the best for the money they spend as well as Nigeria getting the best.