Corporate Nigeria in centenary celebration
Plans for the 100 birthday celebration of Nigeria as a corporate entity have kicked off and corporate Nigeria is deeply involved in it. They were there: Mrs Folorunsho Alakija of Famfa Petroleum, Reginald Ihejiahi of Fidelity Bank, Segun Agbaje of GT Bank, Aig Aig-Imokhuede and many others. Aliko Dangote and Mike Adenuga Jr. sent representatives.
We’re committed to raising awareness on cancer – UBA boss
As part of its social responsibility programme, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vehicle, UBA Foundation, has restated its commitment to raising awareness on the scourge of Prostate Cancer among men.
Edo CPC carpets PDP over 5-junction road project
BENIN—Congress for Progressive Change in Edo State has faulted what it described as alleged attempt by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state to lay claim to projects being executed by the Governor Adams Oshiomhole administration.
BlackBerry shows signs of life in transition quarter
howing signs of fresh life, smartphone maker BlackBerry eked out a small profit in a transition quarter in the midst of its rollout of a make-or-break platform to challenge Apple and Android.
I can’t read too much into Eagles draw – Kenya coach
Harambee Stars coach Adel Amrouche insists he is still in the process of rebuilding the side and said better results should be expected after last Saturday’s 1-1 tie against Nigeria during a World Cup qualifier.
SPARC identifies cause, solutions to Nigeria’s woes
National Programme Manager, State Partnership for Accountability, Responsiveness and Capability, SPARC, Dr. Joe Abah, has described corruption as a major bane of Nigeria’s growth.
Lagos acquires 100 compactors for PSPs
Lagos State government plans to provide 100 additional refuse compactors to Private Sector Participants, PSPs, as back-up trucks to its existing fleet of about 200 as part of effort to improve efficient and effective refuse collection and disposal in the state.
Court orders arrest of Kogi CJ, AG, Head of Service
An Okene High Court in Kogi State, yesterday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; the Head of Service, HOS, and the Accountant-General.
MTN staff abducted in Lagos
A staff of a telecommunication giant, MTN, one Yemi Owadokun, has been kidnapped in Lagos. The 44-year-old man was said to have been abducted, Thursday , at about 6.10a.m, at Ologunfe junction, Awoyaya,while on his way to work.
Arowolo: My ex-wife preferred her ex-boyfriend
Akolade Arowolo, who allegedly murdered his banker wife, Titilayo Arowolo, Thursday, told an Ikeja High Court that his late wife preferred her ex-boyfriend to him and their baby.
Appeal Court strikes out Ondo AP’s suit against tribunal ruling
Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, yesterday, dismissed the appeal filed by Accord Party, AP, against the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal, which struck out its petition even as it restored part of the petition by Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, governorship candidate, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, for trial.
