As earlier promised by the Oyo State Government, the reconstructed half of Olodo Bridge has been opened for vehicular movement to enhance the seamless movement of people and vehicles on the route. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, represented by the Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Dahud Shangodoyin, opened the completed right side of the bridge, which serves as a link to Osun State, on Saturday. Recall that the completed half had been opened to pedestrians about two weeks ago, with the state government promising that the facility would be opened for vehicles in 14 days. Declaring the…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
It was a seven-star performance forChain Reactions Africa (CRA), one of Africa’s leading Public Relations and Integrated Communications Consultancy as it took home seven African SABRE trophies, more than any other public relations firm in Africa in the 2024 competition. The awards which were held at the end of the annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) Conference, were presented by Provoke Media, organizers of the awards in Basam, Abidjan, Cote D’Ivore on May 16th 2024. The work covered campaigns for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and its Lagos Blue Rail, 9mobile’s The Hack – Expand Your Hustle’, ‘Taming the…
Dufil Prima Foods Ltd, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, on Thursday, 9 May, 2024, officially announced the commencement of the 16th edition of its corporate social responsibility initiative, the Indomie Heroes Awards, the nationwide search exercise that seeks to identify, recognize, celebrate, and reward the positive and heroic efforts of by children aged 15 years and below. Held annually, the Indomie Heroes Awards has become a source of inspiration, celebrating the selflessness and bravery of young heroes across the country. This year’s edition tagged “Unsung Heroes”, will feature a collection of captivating and inspiring stories from different states across the…
Emirates Airlines will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai. The service will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. EK783 will depart Dubai at 0945hrs, arriving in Lagos at 1520hrs; the return flight EK784 will leave Lagos at 1730hrs and arrives in Dubai at 0510hrs the next day. Tickets can be booked now on emirates.com or via travel agents. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said, “We are excited to resume our services to Nigeria.…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for conferring the highest honour in the land, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Awujale of Ijebuland, Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Prince Abiodun, who visited the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday, 16 May, 2024, evening, also commended the President for directing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, to take over the operations and management of the Sikiru Adetona School of Governance at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Governor Abiodun also…
Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has been cleared of allegations regarding insider trading during a closed period, as initially stated in the Nigerian Exchange’s X-Compliance Report. After a review of the circumstances surrounding the case, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has decided not to enforce any penalties against the bank. The initial report, dated May 10, had implied a breach of Rule 17:18, which governs the period of closure for trading activities by insiders who possess material, non-public information. Such periods are critical in maintaining market integrity and investor trust. However, upon closer examination and considering the explanations provided by Abbey Mortgage…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to the President-Elect of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Déby, on his election victory. President Tinubu affirmed that the successful conduct of elections in the nation underlines the commitment of the government and the people of Chad to democracy and orderly transitions in the region. The President assured President-elect Déby that Nigeria will continue to work closely with the Republic of Chad, as both countries seek to enhance peace, security, and shared prosperity for the mutual benefit of their peoples. The President also called for sustained, friendly cooperation between both nations, while…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a strict legislation to ban cultism in the country’s institutions of learning. The Commission apparently worried by spate of increased cultism in the nation’s tertiary institutions, said the legislation should be done is such a way that it will not affect the rights of student population in forming societies and organisations that promote human rights as well as intellectual curiosity and diversity. The Commission’s position was expressed in Friday in Abuja by Mr. Hillary Ogbona, the Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, while presenting…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has advocated for the revival of the Sambisa forest which was affected by the Boko Haram insurgency that was on for over a decade. Zulum, made this call while speaking on Thursday in New York at the UN’s High-Level Segment Roundtable on: “Forest-based solutions to the triple planetary crises: A focus on people, science, technology, and finance.” The Governor said: “Borno State has been significantly impacted by the crisis of insecurity caused by Boko Haram insurgency which has led to widespread displacement of communities, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of livelihoods.” He added that…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Few weeks after suspension by the federal government, Dana Air has laid off several of its workers. The Head of Corporate Communications for the airline, Kingsley Ezen, who confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, 11 May, 2024, blamed the development on the ongoing audit by the Nigerian regulatory authorities. “In light of the ongoing audit, Dana Air has decided to temporarily disengage some staff members pending the conclusion of the audit,” Ezenwa said. “The Management of Dana Air extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members for their resilience and dedication during this period…