The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has advocated for “green justice” and environmental sustainability at an event tagged, “Sustaining the Planet, Upholding the Law: Green Justice in Action”. The programme, which was held at Babcock University Law Campus, Iperu, brought together distinguished sustainability advocates. Gbadegesin, who was one of the panelists, stressed the need to harness economic opportunities in waste materials by diverting them from landfills, for recyclable purposes, and by so doing reduce environmental hazards. He disclosed that LAWMA has undertaken an initiative to replace the landfill in Epe with a state-of-the-art…
Author: Lilian Azuh
A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end of a keenly contested hackathon session at the Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI “, whichheld on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The prize money was shared among ten finalists who emerged from the over 1,700 contestants that took part in the hackathon, with JumpnPass, a self-checkout technology solution reshaping the retail landscape in Africa emerging as the overall…
Sam Low Ban Chai, the founder and chairman of Edmark Industries based in Malaysia, has been invited by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) over strong allegations bordering on signature forgery of his minority partner, Maurice Etim over corporate resolutions, financial statements, tax returns, unauthorized bank accounts, and the appointment of new directors without his knowledge. interpol edmark letter Following a petition by Maurice Etim, the Attorney General of the Federation, directed that Interpol conduct an investigation where it was discovered that Sam Low had opened and closed over 500 bank accounts for Edmark and subsidiaries companies without the knowledge…
Mai Martaba, the epic drama that has garnered both national and international attention, is set to premiere on December 1, 2025, at Nigeria’s flagship and most prestigious film event, the Zuma Film Festival. This marks a significant milestone in the film’s Oscar campaign as it enters the global spotlight following its official submission in the Best International Feature Film category for the 2025 Academy Awards. Produced and directed by Prince Daniel, Mai Martaba explores the compelling themes of power, leadership, and resilience within an ancient African kingdom, combining rich storytelling with cinematic excellence. The film, officially selected as Nigeria’s entry…
Odoh The sacked Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof Bernard Odoh, on Thursday, lamented the mode through which he was removed as the institution’s VC, stating that it didn’t go through a due process. Odoh’s concerns follow his sack and that of the institution’s governing council over his purported “illegal” appointment. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, it stated that the Federal Government needed to wade in to address brewing tensions. “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council…
Sugar cubes The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of substandard and unregistered sugar products in Nigerian markets. In a statement released on Wednesday, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, disclosed that the products, including Grupo Moreno, Terous, USI S. Joao, Alvean, and Arapora Bionergia, are smuggled brands originating from Brazil. “These products, which failed to meet mandatory Vitamin A fortification requirements, pose serious health risks to consumers, undermine the integrity of the local sugar industry, and contribute to price manipulation that harms the market,” Ijagwu stated. “The investigations revealed…
Polaris Bank concluded its nationwide financial literacy initiative with an impactful session at the MD/CEO’s designated school, Government Day Secondary School, Pantami, Gombe State, marking the culmination of its activities to commemorate World Savings Day 2024. This program, aimed at promoting a culture of saving and financial responsibility among young Nigerians, the Bank’s team reached out to schools across all the 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The financial literacy program focused on equipping students with knowledge about savings and personal finance. The final session, held on November 14, 2024, featured interactive discussions and practical lessons…
Two years ago, Nigerian Prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Church, in his usual manner spoke from his Lagos office to the political situation of far-away Somaliland. Two years later, the few words Primate Ayodele said has materialized to become a shocking reality, with everything he said coming to play like a movie script. Somaliland, since 2017, has been under the leadership of President Musa Bihi but in a surprising turn of event, the just concluded election saw the opposition leader, Abdirahman Cirro defeating the incumbent. Cirro, leader of the opposition Waddani party, won 64% of the vote against…
…I Appreciate Classic International Magazine for Steadfast in Recognizing Excellence – Sanwo-Olu The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was on Sunday, 17th November, 2024 named Man of the Year award at the 14th edition Classic Africa Merit Award, CAMA 2024 which held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The coveted award was conferred on Sanwo-Olu for his sterling leadership strides, Responsiveness in Governance, Resilience, Forthrightness, Zeal and Dedication to Peace and Development of the Nation, according to the convener of the epoch-making annual merit award event and publisher of Classic International Magazine, Dave Agwazim. The former governor…
Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled the panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an event that recognizes and celebrates journalistic excellence across Nigeria. Now in its fourth year, Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards recognizes and rewards media professionals who skillfully highlight critical issues around nutrition security, environmental sustainability and socio-economic development. The judges including Dr. Chioma Emma-Nwachukwu, Programs Lead, Lagos Chapter, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, renowned for her work in nutrition and public health; Rosemary Otalor, Account Director, APO Group, with extensive experience in media relations andcommunications; Dr. Sunday John, Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic University,…