Pesoheti launches Modeling Agency
Pesoheti, a mother company to Fontana City Entertainment recently launched a modelling agency at the company’s headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.
Risk-Based Supervision: Insurers advocate measures to tackle implementation challenges
By Rosemary Iwunze Chief Executive Officers of Insurance companies have called for measures to address the challenges of implementing Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) in the industry. Speaking on the heels of the commencement of Risk-Based Supervision in the insurance industry this week by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the CEOs highlighted the knowledge gap among non-executive […]
MSMEs: Sanwo-Olu, others make case for deeper insurance penetration
By Cynthia Alo Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advocated that supporting Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, is essential for increasing productivity and boosting the economy given the global recognition of MSMEs as a major contributor to the economy in terms of job creation and employment generation. The governor made this known during the […]
AGCare Foundation hosts Edo Dep Gov, other dignitaries at its Charity Golf Tournament
The AGCare Foundation hosted several dignitaries, professional and amateur golfers at its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament in partnership with the Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria (PGAN)themed “Swing for a Cause”. Over 220 golfers participated in the tournament which was held from Wednesday 21st to Saturday, 24th July 2021 at the Ibori Golf and Country […]
Realities and battle against recession
By Arize Nwobu ACCORDING to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, the economy had slipped into another recession, the GDP having contracted for the second consecutive quarter by 3.62 per cent in the third quarter (Q3) 2020. Recession is characterised by business cycle contraction, general slowdown of economic activity when output falls, unemployment rises and […]
Don’t Jealous Me soars with ‘Vibes N Tunup’
As a satirist-cum-performing artist, his debut single “Vibes N Tunup” featuring his fellow London-based Sneakbo is gaining massive traction across the country. From Jand to Lasgidi, this fast-growing Afrobeats singer and songwriter is riding on the wave of the success of his hit single.
Ikpea mourns Capt Hosa, says he was a true friend, selfless patriot
Vanguard Businessman of the year 2019, Leemon Ikpea, has expressed shock over the death of the Chairman Ocean Marine Services Limited, (OMSL) Capt. Idahosa Wells Okunbo. Capt. Hosa as he was popularly known was reported to have died in a London hospital on Saturday midnight. The Edo State born billionaire, who died at 63, had […]
A’Ibom stakeholders urged to zone 2023 governorship slot to Oron
….urges restructuring of Nigeria to tackle insecurity By Chioma Onuegbu POLITICAL stakeholders of Akwa Ibom state have been advised to zone the governorship position to Oron ethnic nationality in 2023 in the interest of peace, equity and fairness. Oro Youth Movement (OYOM), a foremost civil rights organization in Oron gave the advice in a communique’ […]
One on one with Sefinah Hussein
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp In our August 2021 feature, we sit down with Sefinah Hussein, the driving force behind Zone Switch at AppZone, Africa’s first regulated Layer-1 blockchain network dedicated to payments. Under her stewardship, Zone Switch has evolved from a bold concept into a cornerstone of seamless, cross-border value exchange across the continent. Today’s […]
Nigeria needs new ideologies to tackle unemployment —Uche Ogah
Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uche Ogah, has said that Nigeria needs new ideologies to tackle unemployment which he said: “is a national concern”.
AGCare partners golfers association on charity tourney
The AGCare Foundation in partnership with the Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria (PGAN) hosted 220 professional and amateur golfers at its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Ibori Golf and Country Club, Asaba, Delta State. The tournament was held from Wednesday 21st to Saturday, 24th July 2021. The 10th year remembrance of Late Chief […]
You need skills to fight poverty, Okowa tells youths
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, charged youths in the state to leverage the various skills acquisition and entrepreneurial development programmes of his administration to extricate themselves from poverty. He made the call while opening the maiden annual retreat of the youth wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Aniocha North Local Government […]
Two ‘James’ and the paradox of Delta Central agenda
By Onoriode Amrakpoyerin FAR from the two James of the Holy Scriptures – Apostle James a Disciple of Jesus and King James who authorised a version of the Bible, our topical choice comes as a fitting metaphor in our rare attempt to find a way to respond to the immense confusion amidst observable paradoxes both […]
Akwa Ibom declares emergency on education sector, provides 28000 desks to schools
By Harris Emanuel, Uyo Akwa Ibom state government has said that it has dedicated all inter-ministerial direct labor projects to the education sector to address infrastructure deficits in public schools. Speaking during an interaction with newsmen in Uyo, Commissioner for Information and Strategy Comrade Iniobong Ememobong recalled that governor Udom Emmanuel declared a state of […]
Babangida says he has no regrets, but he can’t rewrite history
By Olu Fasan GENERAL Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria’s former military ruler, is a bundle of contradictions. Known as the evil genius, he did much good and much evil. Yet, in his recent interview with Arise TV ahead of his 80th birthday, Babangida said he had no regrets. He also spoke presumptuously about Nigeria’s unity. But as […]
Hacklab Foundation partners BlueAfric Media to host AI Hackathon in Nigeria
Hacklab Foundation is partnering BlueAfric Media to host West Africa largest hackathon in Lagos, Nigeria.
