Author: Citynews

Perennial rivals, the Black Princesses of Ghana and the Falconets of Nigeria will lock horns for the gold medal of female football, at the 13th All African Games 2023 in Accra Ghana. The match will be broadcast live on GOtv. The Falconets will look to retain their current status as champions and clinch a fourth gold medal at the tournament when they take on the hosts on Thursday night. Tune in SuperSelect 1 (ch 63) at 9pm to watch the action unfold live. The Nigerians are unbeaten on their road to the final, scoring eight goals in the process. The team defied…

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced the graduation of the AIG Public Leaders Programme (PLP) Class of 2023 at its closing ceremony on the March 20, 2024, in Abuja. This event marked the culmination of six months of intensive training for 68 public servants conducted by the faculty of the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Throughout the programme, all participants underwent rigorous training, culminating in the development of capstone projects aimed at driving transformation within their ministries, departments, and agencies. These projects, now in the implementation phase, showcase the participants’ commitment to effecting positive change within their Ministries, Departments,…

Ghanaian star musician, Livingstone Etse Satekla popularly known as Stonebwoy is the guest this week on African Voices Playmakers, a magazine programme of the Cable News Network (CNN), sponsored by telecommunications giant, Globacom. On the 30-minute programme, the show’s anchor, Larry Madowo will pry into the specific values that the 36-year-old artiste has brought to the African continent through his music which is a blend of Afropop, dancehall and reggae. The programme airs on the DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday at 7.30 a.m. with repeat broadcast same day at 11 a.m. More rebroadcasts come up on Sunday 3.30 a.m., 6.00 p.m.…

Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian FMCG company known for its award-winning Sausage Rolls brand, celebrated Valentine’s Day with a creative social media campaign called the “Sausage Rolls Bouquet of Love.” The digital activation invited online users to nominate friends and loved ones who deserved a special Valentine’s Day treat. Five lucky winners in Lagos State were surprised with a unique bouquet made entirely of Rite sausage rolls, along with cash prizes and a heartfelt message. The activation, which garnered significant online engagement, awarded five lucky winners in Lagos State: Adeyemi Faoziyhat, Esther Akinsanya, Ajoke Oluwadara, Adebanjo Adebisi Aminat, and…

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists NGIJ has extended a warm congratulations to Mr. Kunle Aderinokun on his appointment as the new Head of Media and Public Relations at Access Corporation. In a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos signed by Ayoyemi Mojoyinola, the National President and Israel Bolaji, the National Vice President of NGIJ, the guild described Aderinokun as a versatile journalist, banker, business analyst, media expert and arts enthusiast who would bring his rich years of experience to bear on the new role. “NGIJ recognises the appointment of Mr. Aderinokun as a significant development, as his decades of…

TekSight Edge Limited, a leading Nigerian Digital PR Agency, celebrated its 10th anniversary last week, reflecting a remarkable journey and the profound impact the company has made on brands and communities across the continent, leveraging cutting-edge data analytics. With headquarters in Lagos and offices spread across Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda, the agency has executed award-winning campaigns for several brands, including the Lagos state government. Notably, the agency spearheaded the successful Lagos Ehingbeti Economic Summit in 2021. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, TekSight Edge demonstrated excellence by leveraging technology to create a seamless virtual event, a pioneering achievement in…

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with effect from June 1, 2024, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She takes over from Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, whose five-year term expires on May 31, 2024, after a very successful tenure. Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji is the first female GMD/CEO since the inception of the bank, and her appointment is consistent with the bank’s executive transition tradition, succession plan, and strategy of grooming leaders from within.Prior to this appointment, Dr. Umeoji has been the Deputy Managing Director…

The menace of land grabbing was a major topic for debate on the floor of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday with lawmakers agreeing that a public hearing be organised as part of urgent solutions. The planned stakeholders’ meeting would be all-encompassing involving the state government, the police, the judiciary, traditional rulers and others. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, said land grabbing has become “a serious issue that is beyond disturbing. It is chaotic. Many people have been killed, some maimed and some locked up without trial just because of the existence of some people…

MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB), Nigeria’s leading payment service bank, is joining blue chip companies and other corporate entities across the globe to celebrate the 2024 Global Money Week from March 18 to 24, 2024. In a press statement issued on the celebration, MMPSB emphasized its commitment to the provision of top-notch banking services to its customers at all times, including payment services through wallets, savings, individual and business accounts, as well as provision of a platform for customers to buy airtime/data, pay bills and subscribe to cable television, amongst others. MMPSB said its plans for the week include…

Sahara Group Foundation, the Personal and Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Sahara Group, has once again demonstrated its dedication to fostering sustainable societies. In a recent initiative, the Foundation donated state-of-the-art medical equipment to the National Hospital, Garki; Federal Medical Centre, Jabi; and Maitama District Hospital, Maitama, Abuja. This significant contribution aligns with the Foundation’s strategic commitment to sustainability, aiming to enhance the quality of life in its host communities and beyond. Following the decommissioning of the THISDAY Dome Covid-19 Isolation and Treatment Centre in FCT-Abuja—an initiative led by a consortium of private sector organizations, spearheaded by the Sahara Group,…