University of Lagos, The Distance Learning Institute (DLI), has celebrated the achievements of its students at the convocation ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session, held at the institution. The highlights of the event was the recognition of Ms. Innocent Faith Edewede, of the Department of Management Sciences (Accounting), who emerged as the Best Graduating Student for the session, a remarkable feat in academic brilliance and dedication. Edewede distinguished herself through exceptional performance across all her courses, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence throughout her academic journey. Her achievements set a high standard, showcasing the rewards of focus, discipline, and hard…
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The last has not been heard about the bursted Multi-Million Naira scam involving some ex-staffers of the Brila media group. It has been reliably confirmed that Mr. Babafemi Raji aka Topmost Striker, a former staff of Brila Media group, was last week arrested by the operatives of the Federal Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters, Lagos. According to a source in the know, the arrest of Babafemi Raji is not unconnected with the over N150,000,000(One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) fraud allegedly discovered to have been committed by a cartel formed with some other criminal elements to defraud the Media Group for…
First Bank head office Our attention has been drawn to recent media reports regarding a commercial transaction between First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) and General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) that is currently a subject of litigation. As a responsible and law-abiding corporate citizen of Nigeria with utmost respect for the courts, FirstBank will not be able to offer comments on issues which are pending for determination by the courts, as such issues are sub-judice. However, we are constrained to issue the following clarifications to correct the sponsored but false narratives on the matter presented in some of the media publications.…
Promo Makes 60 Millionaires, Gifts N200m Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has distributed over N41.8m in prizes to over 100 lucky customers in its just concluded UBA Legacy Promo series. The promo which began last year, was specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75 years, as well as its long-standing commitment towards rewarding its loyal customers in a grand style. The campaign, which was opened to several categories of Account holders including Bumper Account holders, Savings account, Kiddies & Teens Account holders as well as Nextgen account holders, also saw…
In a bid to enhance the skills and competencies of government employees in navigating digital tools and technologies, the Federal Government has launched a digital literacy training programme for federal civil servants. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. The programme aims to equip civil servants with the necessary skills to effectively utilise digital technologies, thereby improving their productivity and efficiency. The is important as digital transformation is fundamentally about people, and having a workforce that is proficient in digital tools…
On Saturday, 12th of January, 2025, Adron Homes, commenced its week-long National Retreat, themed “The CEO’s Retreat: Beyond and Above 2025,” aimed at reinforcing leadership excellence and strategic growth as the company gears up for its 2025 vision. The Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, delivered a transformative session on Transformational Leadership, Performance Optimization, and Human Capital Development. He said, “The greatest secret to performance is commitment,” as he encouraged the company directors cum CEOs, to embrace dedication as the foundation of success. The insightful retreat featured training sessions facilitated by the company’s leadership who are also industry experts, offering participants valuable…
An All Progressives Grand Alliance Senatorial aspirant for the Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Sir Patrick Nnaemeka Ubajaka, has said there’s no truth in some reports that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has anointed an aspirant ahead of the party primary. Ubajaka, in a statement by the Director of Media, Ubajaka Campaign Organisation, said the governor, who is also the leader of the party, did not anoint any of the aspirants to emmerge as the candidate of the party for the 2025 Senitorial by-election. The statement read, “Without any fear of contradition from any quarter, we say that the story on the…
Okoya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates the esteemed industrialist and philanthropist Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya as he celebrates his remarkable 85th birthday on January 12, 2025. President Tinubu lauds the Chairman of Eleganza Group for exemplifying the Nigerian spirit of entrepreneurship, hard work, and success. “For over six decades, your endeavours and achievements have not only inspired countless businesses to succeed but also significantly contributed to the growth of the Nigerian economy. The companies and industries you established have created jobs for thousands of Nigerians. “I am particularly delighted that your life-long civic engagement has been centred on promoting the…
Djimon Renowned Beninese-American actor Djimon Hounsou has admitted financial struggles, despite having a successful two-decade-long career in Hollywood. In a recent interview on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, Hounsou confessed that he is underpaid and struggling to make a living. This revelation comes as a surprise, considering his impressive credentials, including two Oscar nominations for his roles in “Blood Diamond” and “In America.” “I’m still struggling to make a living. I’ve been in the filmmaking business for over two decades with two Oscar nominations and many blockbuster films, and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m definitely underpaid,” he said. Hounsou also opened…
Obasa The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has been asked to account for a budget of N44 billion in the last two years. The demand followed the compilation of a document detailing the allocation and failure of the Speaker to use the money as approved. The document According to document, the N44 billion allegedly mismanaged by Obasa was allocated for vehicles and capital projects over two years. According to the document seen by The Eagle Online, a significant portion of the N44 billion was for vehicle. In 2023, N30.19 billion was allocated for…