The Ogun State Government has commenced the second phase of the disbursement of the N1 billion grant to micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The initiative aims to alleviate poverty and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the state. The state Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment and a member of the Ogun State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (OGUN CARES) Steering Committee, Mr. Adebola Sofela, in a statement on Monday, 20 November, 2023 announced that Governor Dapo Abiodun has directed the immediate commencement of the disbursement process for the second phase of the grants. This phase will…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people and government of Niger State over a ghastly auto-crash, which led to the loss of many lives in Magama Local Government Area of the State. President Tinubu condoled with the families of those who lost their lives in the accident and prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased. The President described the incident as a harrowing tragedy and directs the agency responsible for emergency response to immediately move in and ensure that those injured in the tragic accident get the necessary treatment at the highest quality and with alacrity.…
Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been advised to curb a number of conduct of their coaches, players and ball boys during fixtures of the season. In a memo to the Clubs, titled “Regulating MatchDay Conduct of Coaches, Players and Ball Boys”, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer reminded the clubs that relevant provisions of the NPFL Framework and Rules will be invoked to ensure that no individual or group demeaned the public perception of the league. The memo, he noted, was intended to avert the minds of leadership of all clubs to some inappropriate conducts that…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023, visited the military troops involved in the Still Waters III exercise in Oro Ago town in Ifelodun local government where he commended the efforts of the 22 Brigade to improve security of lives and properties in the axis. The Governor also visited the palace of the Oloro of Oro Ago Oba Johnson Olanrewaju Dada where he held a brief meeting with the monarch. AbdulRazaq, meanwhile, has expressed satisfaction on the quality of job done on the Orisa bridge, which is now near completion. He said the bridge would replace the…
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Kingsley Chinonye Unije, for forgery, obtaining money by false pretence and money laundering to the tune of N340,000,000( Three Hundred and Forty Million Naira only). He was arraigned on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023, before Justice M.G Umar of Federal High Court sitting Enugu, on five-count charges bordering on forgery, obtaining money by false and money laundering. Count one of the charges reads; That you KINGSLEY CHINONYE UNIJE sometime between May and 2022 in Enugu State within the jurisdiction of the Federal High court of Nigeria, with…
In line with the promise of the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, to assign Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to be supervised by the state’s Deputy Governor, Barr Bayo Lawal, the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, Establishments and Training and Special Duties will now be overseen by the Office of the Deputy Governor. This decision was taken at the State’s Treasury Board Meeting held on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023. The Deputy Governor is expected to oversee the Ministry of Establishments and Training with a view to structuring the gratuity payments. Barr Lawal is also to guide the newly-established Ministry…
The Oyo State Government has issued a marching order to commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators in the state to immediately proceed to enrol with the Oyo State Residents’ Registration Scheme before 31 December, 2023. Governor of the state, ‘Seyi Makinde, made this clear on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023, shortly after the state’s Security Council Meeting. The Governor noted that the state has decided to address the menace associated with commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations, with a view to further securing the state. He added that from the 1st of January, 2024, no unregistered motorcycle or tricycle operator would be allowed…
Two retirees: Mrs. Majekodunmi Bolanle, 66; and Mrs. Kuburat Animashaun, 64; have taken up new craft to keep their hands busy and refresh their minds. The grandmothers voluntarily enrolled at the Lagos State Skill Acquisition Centre in Agidingbi to upgrade their skill set, picking up a new vocation in computer operations and software. The senior citizens were among the 4,592 trainees graduated by the Lagos State Government on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023, in various skill acquisition courses. The Year 2022 graduation ceremony was held at the LTV Blue Roof in Agidingbi. The graduands took the vocational training in 19 skill…
The Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA Lagos) recently hosted its annual trade exhibition in Lagos at Movenpick Hotel, formerly Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi. The event afforded business men and women from Nigeria to relate with their counterpart from the Republic of South Korea who were in the country to explore the vast opportunities inherent in the Nigerian commerce market. This year edition saw the City of Hwaseong, Korea coming to expand the base of the Korean manufacturing companies into the country,seeking inroads for investments in areas like Automobile,Fashion care,Civil Engineering to mention a few. The event which was powered…
In a momentous event that brought together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in the world of finance and technology, Curnance, the international FinTech powerhouse, unveiled its highly anticipated FinTech application at a dazzling launch event held at 54 On Bath Hotel, 54 On Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday, 20 November, 2023. The Curnance App Launch was nothing short of spectacular, reflecting the company’s commitment to revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses engage with finance. The event was graced by the presence of prominent figures, including Mrs. Adenike Aderonke Ogunsugba, who shared her insights on the future of financial…