The year 2022 was indeed a remarkable one for the leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc, as it bagged four different awards for its contributions and achievements in sustainability and environmental performance as well as its commitment towards gender inclusion and diversity in the workplace. The building solutions company received the Award for Sustainability Reporting at the 2022…
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in conjuction with Dana Airlines and Aero Contractors have concluded arrangements to reward loyal travellers at the terminal. According to BASL Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Oluwatosin Onalaja, the idea was conceived to show appreciation and reward travellers that consistently patronise…
•Fiscal document speaks to residents’ aspirations, promises prudent implementation By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, signed the State’s N1.768 trillion “Budget of Continuity” into law to consolidate development strides of his administration and satisfy the yearnings of the residents. The Governor said the fiscal document not only “aggressively” focus on completing ongoing…
Nigeria’s central bank has launched a domestic card scheme to rival foreign cards like Mastercard and Visa, hoping to enhance its drive to make Africa’s biggest economy a cashless society and save the country foreign transaction fees. The announcement on Thursday by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, follows its launch of…
Some Point of Sale (PoS) operators in satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are making brisk business with the new naira notes.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN0 has fixed Jan. 31 as the deadline for the use of the old naira notes. Some of the…
•Sanwo-Olu launches rail project’s second phase, says 37-km Red Line ready in May •Lagos museum is centre of Yoruba renaissance, Governor By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos now officially has a State-operated rail system, with the commissioning of Blue Line Mass Transit by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. This historic moment climaxed the President’s two-day working visit…
Ganiyu Ibikunle is the President of Adire Eleko Osun Association in Osun State Nigeria, He is a versatile and seasoned indigenous adire maker. A member of MBO – Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME). He has been in the industry for 19 years and participated in different textile art exhibitions, and trade fairs,…
…..Resumes passenger services to Shanghai, Beijing Emirates is ramping up its operations in China ahead of the New Lunar Year and in response to strong travel demand, thereby boosting connectivity to its gateways; Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. The development follows the country’s reopening of its borders and the easing of its COVID-related entry restrictions. Following…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the 2023 edition of its Nigeria Economic Outlook event. The virtual event themed “Nigeria Economic Outlook 2023: A look ahead” is scheduled by 8:30am on Friday, 20 January 2023, via Zoom meeting. To register and participate in the event, do…
