Lagos State is considering the full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed on Sunday. But the move will not be pushed in a hurry. In the coming days, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government would be rolling out Register-to-Open initiative as part of the plans …
Read More »Heritage Bank to disburse CBN’s N100bn loan to health, sells FX to SMEs, education sectors
As part of proactive measures to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 and revamp the nation’s dwindling economy, Heritage Bank is set to disburse the N100billion set aside by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is in line with the apex bank’s policy to introduce another intervention scheme directed …
Read More »COVID-19: Stop disclosing your treatment, PTF tells survivors
Boss Mustapha, chairman, PTF The federal government yesterday pleaded with COVID-19 survivors to stop giving details of the drugs used for their treatment to discourage self-medication. The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha, made the plea at a press briefing in Abuja, following recent video testimonies of …
Read More »Davido, Patoranking, Ini Edo, Others Partner for Infinix Note 7 Launch, Live on YouTube
Glamour, class and sophistication were on display on Thursday May 14 as Infinix Mobility launched its latest flagship mobile phone, the luxurious Infinix Note 7 — live on YouTube. Among the glammed up celebrity spokespersons who showed up to hype the features of the device were superstar pop musician Davido, …
Read More »COVID-19: Keystone Bank launches online platform to empower SMEs
Keystone Bank Limited has launched an online platform to empower Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) with knowledge to manage and grow their businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lender in a statement on Wednesday disclosed that the programme tagged: “Keystone Bank Online MSME Academy” is aimed …
Read More »In Nigeria, no difference between COVID-19 and malaria – Dokpesi
Raymond Dokpesi and son at the Daar Communications headquarters in Abuja on Friday. High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, who recovered from Coronavirus (COVID-19) 12 days after contracting the deadly virus, said all the drugs administered to him in isolation were malaria drugs. Dokpesi, who is the founder of Daar Communications Plc, …
Read More »ATM stands, major source of COVID-19 transmissions – Health officers
People on queue to use an ATM machine in Lagos, recently. THE Environmental Health Officers Association (EHOAN), Lagos Chapter, has said that the surge in a number of people struggling to patronise banks’ Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) was a source of community transmission of COVID-19. Mr Taiwo Awonuga, its President, …
Read More »Dokpesi: I was declared COVID-19 positive without test results
Raymond Dokpesi and son at the Daar Communications headquarters in Abuja on Friday. The chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi jnr, has finally tested negative for COVID-19 almost three weeks after he was confirmed positive for the dreaded disease. The Junior Dopkesi has also been discharged hours after Raymond …
Read More »I’m only responsible to Buhari, not Nigerians – New CoS, Gambari
Ibrahim Gambari Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed that his primary assignment was to report directly to the president, not to the public. Mr Gambari who stated this on Wednesday when he spoke briefly to State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, …
Read More »Folake Ani-Mumuney: Celebrating a corporate stallion at 52
Folake Ani-Mumuney. PHOTO CREDIT: Google.com There are achievers and there are achievers. But Folake Ani-Mumuney, Chairperson, FBN Insurance Brokers and Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, is a rare breed. To all who know Ani-Mumuney, (who turns 52 today – 13th May, 2020), the super …
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