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- 6 Nov 2020
#EndSARS: Court Gives CBN Nod to Freeze 20 Accounts
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted request of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to freeze accounts of some 19 individuals and a firm linked with the #EndSARS protests. Mr. Godwin Emefiele, CBN…
- 20 Feb 2014
Airtel Wins Lagos State Tax Compliance Award
Airtel Nigeria was on recently awarded the Lagos State Government 2013 Tax Compliance Award, in recognition of its compliance with international corporate governance character. Governor Babatunde…
- 30 Apr 2014
Abdulsalam, Fashola, Ogunsanya Thinker on Nigeria’s Future
For Nigeria to overcome the numerous challenges confronting it and also achieve its full potentials, leaders and all Nigerians have been urged to exhibit high values and ignore ethnicity. Gen.…
- 13 Jun 2015
Fashola, Amaechi, Others May Make Buhari’s Cabinet
Immediate past governors of Lagos and Rivers states, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and Mr. Rotimi Amaechi respectively; a former governor of Ekiti State, Engineer Segun Oni and Education minister in the…
- 18 Jul 2016
Yudala Bags eCommerce Company of the Year
Another feather has been added to the cap of Africa’s pioneer composite e-commerce outfit, Yudala after the company emerged the e-commerce company of the year at the prestigious Nigerian Telecom…
- 28 Sept 2015
List of Speculated Ministerial Nominees
Barely 48 hours to September 30, the deadline given by President Muhammadu Buhari, to release the list of his long-awaited ministerial nominees, the social media was again abuzz on Monday, with…
- 26 Dec 2021
GOtv Boxing Night 24: Afinni Wins Best Boxer Prize
Abiodun "Infiniti" Afinni, on Friday night, emerged the national cruiserweight champion after defeating Micheal "Emirate" Godwin by split decision at GOtv Boxing Night 24. His performance at the…
- 1 Dec 2021
GOtv Boxing Night Returns December 24 with Xmas Cracker
A World Boxing Federation (WBF) title fight, national light heavyweight title fight and national cruiserweight title bout will headline the 24th edition of GOtv Boxing Night (GOtv Boxing Night 24),…
- 15 May 2023
MarkHack 2.0 Returns With Prize Pool Of $10,000
Eko Innovation Centre has announced the return of MarkHack, Nigeria's first hackathon at the intersection of media, marketing, and tech at a launch event held at the Eko Innovation Centre, Ikoyi,…
- 19 Dec 2021
GOtv Boxing Night 24 Brings Back Female Boxers
An extra bout has been added to GOtv Boxing Night 24 fight line-up, moving the number of bouts from six to seven. This was disclosed on Thursday in Lagos by the organisers, Flykite Productions. The…
- 8 Jul 2013
Folarin’s “Miracle” Wins 14th Caine Prize for African Writing
Nigeria's Tope Folarin has won the 2013 Caine Prize for African Writing, described as Africa's leading literary award, for his short story entitled 'Miracle' from Transition. . Gus Casely-Hayford,…
- 6 Dec 2014
Ekiti University Student Wins Regional Finals in Airtel One Mic Show
Alalade Ololade, an undergraduate of Ekiti State University (EKSU), has emerged winner of the West Regional finals of “Airtel One Mic”; a talent-hunt show for tertiary institutions created by…
- 13 Dec 2021
GOtv Boxing Night 24: ‘I’m in Killer Mood, Masevex Warns Olanrewaju
National light heavyweight boxing title contender, Adewale “Masevex” Masebinu, has sent a stern warning to his fellow contender and opponent in their 24 December title bout, Segun “Success”…
- 14 May 2012
Fashola Leads other Governors in Social Media Presence
ThinQThanQ, the research and database unit of financialtechnology, Africa's leading financial services technology publication has ranked Babatunde Raji Fashola, executive governor of Lagos State as…
- 15 Dec 2021
GOtv Boxing Night 24: Ghana’s Quick Action Threatens Baby Face Again
Ghanaian boxer, Justice “Qwick Action” Addy, has again threatened to disgrace Nigeria’s Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde when they clash for the World Boxing Federation (WBF) International title at GOtv…
- 3 Dec 2021
Ghana’s Qwick Action Vows to Floor Nigeria's Baby Face @ GOtv Boxing Night
World Boxing Federation (WBF) International title welterweight contender, Justice “Qwick Action” Addy of Ghana, has vowed that reigning champion, Nigeria’s Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde will be…
- 17 Nov 2017
Angry Reps Threaten to Arrest Bello-Osagie, Airtel Boss
Segun Ogunsanya, chief executive officer & managing director, Airtel Nigeria House of Representatives adhoc committee investigating the operational activities of telecoms operators panel Thursday…
- 4 Jul 2017
Airtel’s CEO, Ogunsanya, Advises Youths to Brace Up for Leadership
Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, managing director and chief executive officer, Airtel Nigeria, has called on Nigerian youths to brace up for leadership and to prepare themselves for future opportunities.…
- 3 Oct 2022
Air Peace Partners AIICO Insurance to Compensate Air Travelers
Air Peace has introduced an insurance package from AIICO Insurance Plc., to compensate unpleasant experiences of domestic travellers. A statement by Mr Segun Olalandu, Head, Strategic Marketing and…
- 17 Dec 2023
MultiChoice Talent Factory Graduates Class of 2023
MultiChoice has graduated the class of the 2023 Talent Factory, congratulating them for successful completion of their training. From left: Consular General US Consulate, Lagos, Mr Will Stevens;…
- 10 Mar 2020
Lagos Cab Operators Unveil EkoCab Mobile App
The Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association, popularly known as Yellow Taxi/Eko Cab, have unveiled EkoCab Mobile App to promote the transit system in the state. The app tagged “EkoApp:…
- 2 Sept 2019
Experts Okay Deposit Forfeiture for Loan Defaulters
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) new policy regime mandating banks to go after customers who default on the repayment of their loans by seizing their deposits in other accounts is backed by law,…
- 15 Jan 2019
Lagos Guber debate: ICT, security, education, others take centre stage
Information technology, Security, education, health and fight against corruption were among areas that took the centre stage of discussion at the gubernatorial debate organised by the Diocese of…
- 8 Jan 2016
Osinbajo, Belgore to Attend Premiere of Airtel Touching Lives Season 2
The wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice S.M.A. Belgore, among other high profile invitees, have confirmed they would attend the…
- 14 Sept 2015
Buhari’s Ministers: DSS Screens Odimegwu, Falana, Others
Mr. Festus Odimegwu, former managing director of Nigerian Breweries Limited, and Prof. Pat Utomi, a former presidential candidate, are among the ministerial nominees that have been screened by the…
- 12 Feb 2013
Airtel Honours 8 Employees for Decade of Service
Airtel, Nigeria’s leading Telecoms Company has honoured eight of its employees for putting in ten years of sterling service in the company. At the company’s Employee Consultative Forum (ECF) held…