Beware of ‘One-Chance Investment’
One of the noticeable features of complaints received from investors over time is that many have fallen victim of what can be described as ‘one-chance investment’. For the benefit of those not familiar with the term one-chance, it is a term created by commercial busses in Lagos. For example, when 13 passengers have boarded a 14 seater commercial bus, the bus conductor, in a bid to attract the last passenger will began to shout, “ Oshodi, Oshodi, one-chance”.
NCAA to carry out safety audit on domestic airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday, said it would carry out both economic and safety audit on domestic airlines in the country following recent air accidents in the country.
N69bn Abuja Millennium Tower gets Oct 2014 completion date
THE Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, weekend, said the N69 billion MillenniumTower and Cultural Spine being built at the Central Area of Abuja, the FederalCapitalCity would be completed by December next year, 2014.
Fire guts 86 POWA shops in Lagos
No fewer than 86 lock-up shops of Police Officers Wives Association, POWA, shopping complex at Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, were gutted by fire, Sunday night.
Black Stars look to shine over Pharaohs
Ghana would be looking to secure their third consecutive World Cup participation when they host Egypt today in the first leg 2014 World Cup qualifier playoffs in Kumasi.
Market women protest ASUU strike at N-Assembly
PROTESTING traders, under the aegis of National Market Women Association, Monday, stormed the National Assembly, demanding that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, call off its more than three months old strike.
Nigeria can earn N250bn annually from lottery, says commission’s boss
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission said on Monday Nigeria could earn N250 billion annually from lottery if properly harnessed.
Eagles win thrills Odegbami
Former Green Eagles forward Segun Odegbami was thrilled with the Super Eagles’ performance on Sunday as their 2-1 win in Ethiopia left them on the verge of a place at the 2014 World Cup finals.
C’River Dep Gov’s father regains freedom
Cross River Police Command, Monday, announced the release of Etubom Essien Cobham, father of the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Efiok Cobham, who was abducted by unknown gunmen on Friday.
Winners emerge in 9japps Microsoft App challenge
Committed in empowering the next generation of Nigerian developers, students, entrepreneurs and independent developers by helping them drive innovation and grow the local software ecosystem, Microsoft Nigeria has announced winners in the Windows Phone category of the inaugural 9japps Competition, a local app development contest for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 applications.
Airtel to make 60 people millionaires in 60 days
In keeping with its vision to become the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians, leading Telecommunications Service Provider, Airtel Nigeria has launched a new consumer promo to reward existing and prospective customers.
