Uber to decongest Lagos, boost employment
General Manager, Uber Nigeria, Ebi Atawodi has said that the taxi service, Uber will create more jobs and decongest Lagos when the service has achieved maximum uptake within the city. She stated this during a press briefing in Lagos last week. According to her, the Uber service is pushing for fewer cars on the road globally using the technology while increasing utilisation and efficiency.
El-Kanemi off to a winning start
El-Kanemi Warriors picked up a slim 1-0 win over visiting Nasarawa United in Kano to start their Glo NPFL campaign on a winning note.
Sports minister lauds Korea over support for taekwondo
For their immense support in the last few years, the Minster of Sports/ Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Tammy Danagogo has commended the government and people of Korea Republic over the development of taekwondo in Nigeria.
Yakubu’s brace sinks 3SC
Wikki Tourists defeated fellow promoted side 3SC 2-0 in their first game of the season in Bauchi on Sunday.
Wife of Edo Majority Leader launches advocacy rally against child labour
As part of activities to mark the International Women Day celebration for 2015, market women in Jettu, Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo State, were among those present at the meeting organised by the Philip Shaibu Foundation to educate rural women on their inheritance rights as well as launch out an advocacy rally against child labour.
Olejeme lauds women on fight for equality
Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, has commended the courage and determination made by women in the fight for equality so far, praising President Goodluck Jonathan for elevating women in the country.
Eket women demand relocation of Mpn hqtrs to A-Ibom
women of Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have urged President Goodluck Jonathan to relocate the headquarters of Mobil Producing Nigeria, MPN, from Lagos to Akwa Ibom State, the extractive base of the company.
Africa Internet Group opens Yaba office
Africa Internet Group, AIG has officially launched its Yaba office. The office houses six of its ventures in Nigeria. These includes: Easytaxi, a mobile app that connects drivers and passengers, Lamudi, an online real estate marketplace, Carmudi, an online vehicle marketplace, Hellofood, an online and mobile platform where people can order food from different restaurants across the city, Kaymu, an online marketplace and Jovago, an online hotel booking platform.
Abia gets over 3000 card readers, distributes over 80% PVCs
IN readiness for the March 28 and April 11 election, the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abia State has received 3, 233 cardrReaders for the polls, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Selina Oko, has disclosed.
I see myself as Nigeria’s cultural ambassador — The Venus Bushfires
The Venus Bushfires with real name Helen Parker-Jayne Isibor was born in Ibadan and grew up in Benin City. At 7, her father, a senior medical consultant and mother, a storybook author, moved to London where she spent much of her childhood, adolescent and adult years.
Fans praise Sand Eagles for finishing third at Beach Soccer tournament
Football fans on Sunday praised the Nigeria Super Sand Eagles effort for finishing third at the Power Horse Beach Soccer African Trophy in South Africa.
