The Lagos State Government has paid a huge sum of money to forensic experts to unearth the truth of what happened at the Lekki toll gate on October 20, 2020. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of SARS and police …
Read More »NSE resumes with N459bn growth, index crosses 41,000 mark
The Nigerian Stock Exchange resumed trading in 2021 on a bullish trend with the All-Share Index surpassing the 41,000 mark, as investors continued to position ahead of full-year results and dividend declaration. Specifically, the All-Share Index inched higher by 876.67 points or 2.18 per cent to close at 41,147.39 from …
Read More »Yuletide: CBA Foundation donates food items, cash gifts to widows in Anambra
As part of the New Year celebration, the Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation, a non-governmental organization in Nigeria, has put smiles on faces of some widows in Nnewi, Anambra State. The event, which was held on Friday, January 1, 2021 had excited widows numbering over 55 going home with food-items and …
Read More »New Beginning As Onyeali-Ikpe takes office as Fidelity Bank MD/CEO
Fidelity Bank Plc said on Sunday that the organization will consolidate on its growth and achieve greater strides as Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe assumes office as managing director Onyeali-Ikpe becomes the fourth Chief Executive and first female to occupy the position since the inception of the bank in 1988. She succeeded …
Read More »Ibidapo Obe’s death shocking, says UNILAG VC
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has said the death of the institution’s eighth Vice-chancellor, Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo Obe came as a rude shock to the university Community. In a statement, Ogundipe noted that Ibidapo-Obe, who died at 71 contributed a lot to the university’s development. …
Read More »FG slams travel ban on 100 Nigerians for flouting COVID-19 protocols
SGF Boss Mustapha The Federal Government has published the passport numbers of 100 travellers, who failed to undergo the mandatory COVID-19 test after their return to Nigeria. Details of the passports were published by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Saturday. “Based on Presidental authority, travel restrictions are placed …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Receives Outstanding Community Service Award
In recognition of its meritorious contributions to the development of Olambe Community in Ogun State, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has been honoured with the Outstanding Community Service Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category. The award, organised by Ascend Hotels Limited, in conjunction with …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Announces Board Retirement, Names New Appointees
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced new appointments in place of some of its outgoing Directors, who recently completed their tenure on the Board in accordance with the Bank’s internal governance policies. A statement by the bank’s spokeman, Ejike Ndiulo, made available to Classic International Magazine said, Mrs. Aku Odinkemelu, Executive …
Read More »Salute to the Elephants! Salute to the Jumia heroes!
There was never a time in history that e-commerce has become extremely relevant to the everyday lives of Africans than 2020. A year best described by the outbreak of COVID-19, brought to the fore the indispensable role of e-commerce as consumers across Africa relied on its delivery system to access …
Read More »“ENDING 2020 WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUTDE” – Sijibomi Ogundele’s Goodwill Message To Nigerians
Dear Nigerians, Corona was a blessing and also a curse. A blessing because it reminded us of the importance of life and how the slightest negligence can result in a worse accident. It is also a reminder, of how the greatest asset of ANY government is their Human Resources …
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