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The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that in line with the housing blueprint of his Administration, the social housing scheme that took off in separate locations across Abeokuta, the State Capital is now being extended to other locations for equal accessibility. Governor Abiodun, who made this known during an inspection visit to the site in Sagamu over the weekend, revealed that land clearing had begun in Ota and Ilaro. The inspected project in Sagamu is set to deliver 200 units, with 100 units to be delivered in the ongoing first phase and the other 100 in…

Interview with Akeem Lawal, Divisional CEO, Payments Processing, Interswitch The SME sector in Africa is huge. In Nigeria alone we have over 41 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). How important would you say this sector is to the growth and development of the African economy? The SME sector is a potential game changer for economic growth, especially in Nigeria. This is why it is important for stakeholders in that sector to provide simple solutions that enhance their ability to generate economic activities that will boost community and national economy. At Interswitch, we are committed to providing simple and…

The Chairman, Federal House Committee on Rural Development in the 8th National Assembly, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has congratulated Hon. Abdel-Majid Adesegun Adekoya (Attacker) on his 60th birthday today, 21st of March, 2021. In a statement signed by his Media Consultant, Afolabi Orekoya, Adebutu extolled the virtues of Hon Adekoya who is the Federal House of Representatives Deputy Minority Whip. The statement reads “Happy diamond jubilee to my good brother and political associate. You have been an amazing friend of many decades”. “I must attest to the fact that you have been of excellent service to our great party, the Peoples…

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Saturday disclosed that no governor in the state has ever handed over to his successor after the expiration of their tenure in office. Makinde while speaking during the Inauguration and Duty Commencement Service of the 8th President of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, held at the CAC International Headquarters, Ibadan promised that he would be the first governor in the state to hand over to his successor. He said, “No governor has ever handed over to his successor in this state, Baba Lam Adeshina didn’t hand over to his successor, former governor Ladoja, Ladoja…

Top Nollywood and multiple award winning Edo born Filmmaker Lancelot Oduwarene Imasuen, has officially become the first Nigerian entertainer who has taken the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Nigeria. The award winning International acclaimed Filmmaker takes the Covid-19 vaccine shot today in his home town of Benin City Edo State alongside other big politicians, traditional chiefs and other big business moguls. Ambassador Lancelot Imasuen who was recently named by the Federal Government of Nigerian through the Film and Video Censors Board as one of the icons that has shaped the video and film industry in Nigeria’s 60 years of independence is…

Reactions have continued to trail a media report credited to an ex-nanny, Anthonia Uchenna, a domestic staff to Chief Femi Fani-Kayode over allegations of assaults, and sexual harassment of his domestic staff. Uchenna had made unfounded accusations that the former minister had stripped his former chef naked over theft and arrested some others suspected of stealing in his house. But in a swift reaction, a nurse attached to the home of the ex-Aviation minister debunked the claims saying they were all lies from the pit of hell by those who have been paid by the estranged wife of the ex-minister…

In a bid to increase the accessibility of residents to oral health and ensure a uniformed administration, the Ogun State Government has established a Directorate of Dental Services. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, during a press briefing held in commemoration of World Oral Health Day which is held every March 20, with the theme, ” Be proud of your mouth,” in Abeokuta. Coker said that the newly created Directorate, which is headed by Dr. Yinka Elemide, will oversee the activities of dental services in the state in line with the vision of the Prince…

In line with its vision of inspiring a healthier and happier world, Prime Foods and Beverages Nigeria Ltd, an indigenous manufacturer of healthy drinks on Thursday launched its premium quality Omnia Vitamin table water brand. The product which is made from demineralized water infused with natural fruit extracts, vitamin and minerals, comes in four variants- Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Orange and Apple variants, and it is the first indigenously produced vitaminwater in the country. The new product which industry observers believe may reshape the non-alcoholic beverage market in Nigeria as it offers health-conscious consumers, non-alcoholic water beverages, provides the body with the…

19 March 2021 – Today, Facebook has announced the launch of Instagram Lite to Sub-Saharan Africa, a new, lightweight version of the Instagram app for Android that uses less data and works well across all network conditions. The new version of Instagram Lite for Android is less than 2MB in size, making it fast to install and quick to load. It also has improved speed, performance, and responsiveness. Instagram Lite not only works similarly to the Instagram app for Android, but it allows the Instagram experience to remain fast and reliable for more people, no matter what device, platform and network they use. Commenting…