EKEDC explains outage in Badagry
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has attributed the outage in Badagry and its environs to early downpour, which destroyed over 20 electric poles along Agbara-Badagry expressway. The General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Mr Godwin Idemudia, said on Thursday in Lagos that the March 8 morning rainfall caused serious damage, which damaged the […]
COVID-19: UK-firm, Knightshield, sensitises African businesses on cybersecurity
During the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, most businesses operating a new virtual structure discovered increased exposure to digital security threats.
How Awolowo, Jakande infused my youth with politics
By Olu Fasan THE death last month of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande,first civilian governor of Lagos State, brought back memories of the late 1970s and early 1980s when, as a young man, I was enrapturedby politics, without being a politician. Aristotlefamously said that man is, by nature, a “political animal”. Chief Obafemi Awolowo and his […]
When an image maker becomes an image wrecker
By Ikechukwu Amaechi Last week, my friend and former colleague, Oguwike Nwachuku, responded to my article penultimate Thursday titled, “Uzodimma: The governor as a quisling.” Typically, Oguwike, media aide to Governor Hope Uzodimma, attacked my person, making baseless claims on what he described as my political affiliations, motive for my writings and presumed hatred for […]
Stock Exchange’s Holdco structure
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has received final approvals of its demutualisation plan from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Investors lose N209bn to market correction, weak corporate results
Stock market investments have depreci ated by N209 billion in the three trading days of this week following renewed adverse sentiments on the heels of weak earnings results of some companies.
COVID-19: Taraba receives 56,250 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
Taraba state has taken delivery of 56,250 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. The vaccines arrived at the premises of Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency, TSPHCDA, at exactly 10 am. The Director of the agency for immunization and disease control, Dr Kenneth Tijos, who presented the vaccine to the state government, said […]
Onikoyi at 90: Family, friends celebrate monarch amidst fanfare
Amidst fanfare embellished with glitz and glamour, the family and friends of the Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Imoba land, Oba Patrick Ibikunle Fafunwa-Onikoyi, have gathered to celebrate the influential monarch on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
How far should your child’s school be from home?
LIVING in some cities in Nigeria, some parents and guardians are confronted with where their children and wards are going to attend schools, especially if they will be going from home. In a place like Lagos and most other cities, people change jobs and accommodation and therefore, may need to change the schools of their children and wards.
Incessant Fire outbreaks: Reps ask fire service to install alerting systems in public buildings, markets
Following the incessant incidences of fire outbreaks in Nigeria, the House of Reps has urged the Federal Fire Service to ensure that…
Herdsmen: Tanker drivers block Benin-Ore highway over colleagues’ killing
The Benin-Ore highway was, yesterday, taken over by drivers of petroleum tankers and other articulated vehicles at Ofosu, near Benin-City over the killing of two drivers by suspected herdsmen, Tuesday night. The hoodlums were said to have also made away with an undisclosed amount of money stolen from their victims. The angry drivers, who blocked […]
