Watch Dune: Part Two, A Quiet Place: Day One, IF, Wonka, and more this December on Showmax
Watch Dune: Part Two, A Quiet Place: Day One, IF, Wonka, and more this December on Showmax Showmax is set to offer an exciting holiday content lineup with its “Holiday Tree-Ts for You” festive campaign. This December, subscribers get to enjoy top international movies and series all month long. Leading the pack is the psychological thriller Eileen, starring Critics’ Choice nominee Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho, Jojo Rabbit) and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada). Dubbed “the anti-Christmas movie you never knew you needed…
LASAA commissions new offices to boost operations
LASAA commissions new offices to boost operations L-R: The General Manager, Radio Lagos, Mr Olajide Lawal; Head of Project Coordination and Local Government Affairs, Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Mrs. Abimbola Odunmbaku; Managing Director/CEO, LASAA, Prince Fatiu Akiolu; Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olumide Sogunle; Director of Administration and Human Resource, Lagos Television, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Ayanbadejo; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on LASAA, Hon…
Court rejects EFCC's request to arraign Yahaya Bello without his counsel, adjourns to Dec 13
Court rejects EFCC's request to arraign Yahaya Bello without his counsel, adjourns to Dec 13 .Ex-Gov to remain in custody The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, adjourned sitting on the alleged N80bn fraud charge against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to December 13, 2024 for the Motion for abridgment and possible arraignment. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the sitting in the interest of fair hearing, noting that the matter had been originally adjourned to January 21, 2025. When the matter was called on Friday,…
ZENITH BANK EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS WITH PARIS BRANCH LAUNCH
ZENITH BANK EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS WITH PARIS BRANCH LAUNCH Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its global footprints with the opening of Zenith Bank (UK), Paris Branch. The official commissioning, which took place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 21 Rue de la paix, Paris, France was performed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. The opening of Zenith Bank, Paris, a Third-Country Branch (TCB) of Zenith Bank (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, represents a key milestone in th…
Celebrating Excellence: Nestlé Nigeria Wins Big at NECA and CIPM Awards
Celebrating Excellence: Nestlé Nigeria Wins Big at NECA and CIPM Awards Nestlé Nigeria emerged winner of the “NECA Excellence Award in Food & Beverages (Food) category at the “Employers' Excellence Awards 2024”, organized by Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA), in Lagos recently. The Company was also recognized for its investment in sustainability with the “Visible Impact Award in Investment in SDG and Green Projects” award. The Employers' Excellence Awards celebrates companies that made significant contribution…
CSR: Julius Berger-PrimeTech donates study materials, mosquito nets and renovated classrooms to FCT school
CSR: Julius Berger-PrimeTech donates study materials, mosquito nets and renovated classrooms to FCT school . It’s an opportunity to give back, says company to excited community members Primetech Design and Engineering Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc recently increased its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts for the year by donating books, study materials, mosquito nets and renovated classrooms to the LEA Primary School, Karmo, Sabo 11, Angauwa Hausawa, FCT Abuja. Speaking amidst songs of appreciation to t…
Stanbic IBTC Bank introduces Senior Citizens Account for Nigerians aged 50 and older
Stanbic IBTC Bank introduces Senior Citizens Account for Nigerians aged 50 and older Stanbic IBTC Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, has recently launched Senior Citizens Account, an innovative solution exclusively designed for customers aged 50 years and older. This initiative is expected to serve over 15 million Nigerians estimated to be within this age range, according to Index Mundi. Through this very thoughtful banking service for the elderly, the financial institution can provide tailored financial services solutions that meet the s…
Obasanjo Commends Nigerian Initiatives at Ecobank Design & Build Expo 2024
Obasanjo Commends Nigerian Initiatives at Ecobank Design & Build Expo 2024 Lagos, November 27, 2024 - Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has reiterated Nigeria's vast potential and resources, emphasizing the country's ability to become a global leader. Speaking at the ongoing Ecobank Design and Build Expo at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos, Obasanjo praised Ecobank for organizing the event, which highlights the architecture, building, construction and design sectors. During his visit, Chief Obasanjo t…
Access Bank PLC Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A. and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited
Access Bank PLC Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A. and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited Lagos Nigeria - November 27, 2024: Further to our July 14, 2023 announcement regarding the above subject, Access Holdings PLC (‘Access Holdings’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank PLC (‘Access Bank’ or ‘the Bank’) has completed the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone] Limited (‘the Acquisitions’). Commenting …
CNN and Glo celebrate 15 years of African Voices
CNN and Glo celebrate 15 years of African Voices At an event in Lagos, CNN and Globacom celebrated the 15-year anniversary of the multiplatform series African Voices Changemakers with a special taping of the show in front of a live audience. The evening featured an interview between host Larry Madowo and Grammy nominated singer Yemi Alade, who performed her single ‘Tomorrow’. Madowo and Alade’s conversation will air in a distinctive episode of the show, premiering on CNN International on November 30th. The event brought together prominent per…
Power-Packed Speaker Lineup Announced for AOT Lagos 6.0 Featuring Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Industry Leaders
Power-Packed Speaker Lineup Announced for AOT Lagos 6.0 Featuring Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Industry Leaders The 6th Edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 6.0) is set to welcome an impressive lineup of speakers, including Lagos State’s own Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who will lead the first plenary session on the AI revolution. Joining him will be a distinguished panel of thought leaders, visionaries, and tech experts, each bringing unique perspectives on how artificial intelligence can transform Lagos into Africa’s foremost d…
CNN Academy’s New ‘Micro-Documentaries’ Sound the Climate Alarm for Global South at COP29
CNN Academy’s New ‘Micro-Documentaries’ Sound the Climate Alarm for Global South at COP29 The Rockefeller Foundation supported specialized training by CNN Academy to amplify diverse voices, teach, and promote accurate and impactful reporting November 12, 2024 ― As part of Human Development, Children and Youth, Health, and Education Day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29), a new series of micro-documentaries highlighting the effects of the climate crisis and its disproportionate impact on the Global Sout…
Soludo Felicitates Prince Engr. Eze on 76th Birthday
Soludo Felicitates Prince Engr. Eze on 76th Birthday Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State congratulates Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, OFR, on his 76th birthday, describing him as a great son of Ndigbo, an outstanding business mogul, and a role model worthy of emulation. Soludo also applauds Engr. Eze's philanthropic activities that have positively impacted the lives of the less privileged in society, especially his immediate community and the country in general. In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Solu…
Rite Foods Wins 'Waste Reduction Initiative of the Year Award’
Rite Foods Wins 'Waste Reduction Initiative of the Year Award’ CAPTION: Innocent Adulugba, Corporate Communications Manager, Rite Foods Limited, with the award plaque. Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria's leading food and beverage company, has clinched the 'Waste Reduction Initiative of the Year Award' at the Social Impact & Sustainability Awards (SISA 2024). According to the organizers of the award, Rite Foods' recognition with the award is “For innovative efforts in waste reduction, setting a benchmark for environmental resp…
Airtel Appoints Dinesh Balsingh as CEO for Nigeria
Airtel Appoints Dinesh Balsingh as CEO for Nigeria LAGOS – NOVEMBER 25, 2024: Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider with presence in 14 countries across the continent, has announced the appointment of Dinesh Balsingh as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, effective 1st November 2024. By this appointment, Balsingh also becomes a member of the Executive Council for the Airtel Africa Group. He takes over from Carl Cruz, who returned to his home country, The Philippines, a…
Stanbic IBTC’s Adopt-A-School initiative enhances education at Waziri Primary School, Niger State
Stanbic IBTC’s Adopt-A-School initiative enhances education at Waziri Primary School, Niger State Front row from right: Bridget Oyefeso-Odusami, Head, Brand and Marketing, Stanbic IBTC; Muhammad Baba Ibrahim, Chairman, Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB); Haj. Hadiza Shuru, representative of the First Lady of Niger State; Aisha Ibrahim, Head Teacher, Waziri Primary School, Minna; Hon. Aminu Ladan, Chairman, Chanchaga Local Government, Minna; and Ibrahim Abubakar, Coverage Head, Public Sector, North-Central Region, Stanbic IBTC…
ZENITH BANK SPREADS JOY AND FESTIVE CHEER WITH AJOSE ADEOGUN STREET LIGHT-UP
ZENITH BANK SPREADS JOY AND FESTIVE CHEER WITH AJOSE ADEOGUN STREET LIGHT-UP Photo Caption: L-R: Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Henry Oroh; General Manager, Quantum Markets, Mrs. Dani Punam; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; Wife of the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs. Kay Ovia; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON; and Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mr. Adamu Lawani during the 2024 Zenith Bank Christmas Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Isl…
Dangote Pavilion Turns Focal-Point At Kano Fair
Dangote Pavilion Turns Focal-Point At Kano Fair The pavilion of the Dangote Group at the ongoing 2024 Kano International Trade Fair has become Mecca of a sort, attracting a torrent of customers excited to make inquiries and purchases as the year winds down. Organized by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), the fair, themed "Non-Oil Export for Economic Prosperity," aligns closely with Dangote Group's vision of economic diversification. A statement from the Branding and Corporate Communications …
Lagos 2025 Budget Scales Second Reading
Lagos 2025 Budget Scales Second Reading - Speaker gives committee 1 month to report back The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday debated the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented to the lawmakers by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Thursday. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the plenary, committed the bill to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for review with a mandate to report back in one month. Earlier, Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Sa'ad Olumoh, provided an…
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