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“Karma is real. The same way he led a rebel to leave his former band, Sharp Band, that is exactly what is happening to him now”.These were the words of one of the band members that just left Lagos band group, Veentage band, as seven of the key band members left to form ‘Elixir Band’. The band leader, Desmond Emokiniovo, who lost his wife who also doubles as the face of the band, died in Dubai after an unsuccessful surgery on March 5th 2020, is said to be in a confused state now. The mass exodus from his band according…

The third edition of MSME Dialogue will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 10am (WAT). Experts at the virtual event will provide insights while discussing the theme: Powering MSMEs with Technology and Digital Transformation. The event, which is organized by MSME Africa, is expected to have owners and managers of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Entrepreneurs and Business owners from different sector in attendance.MSME Dialogue which holds every quarter, seeks to address, burning and relevant issues about entrepreneurship and running a small business as well as proffering solutions to those issues. The event aims to provide the right…

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Countries in Sub-Sahara African have been urged to strive for improvements in the areas of data aggregation, developmental techniques and empowerment of people, to enable them meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) in the region by 2030. Tolu Oyekan, Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) made the call while highlighting the challenges that are hindering development in SSA countries and proffering possible solutions to address the numerous problems in the region. Oyekan said: “The UN has set a target of 2030 to reach the SDG’s goals and in effect, eliminate the developmental obstacles to growth and minimum livelihoods that hold…

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider has announced a webinar to sensitise individuals and businesses with useful information on being protected in today’s digital age. The virtual event is scheduled to hold by noon on Friday, 16 April 2021 with “Staying Protected Amidst the Pandemic Chaos” being the topic to be discussed at the event. Registration is ongoing for the event via the link https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PUnqA7enTMG8o0OfOaWxlg Today’s world, largely referred to as the digital age has been influenced by information technology which has optimised the way we carry out our individual and business activities. However, the current age has been marred by illicit activities…

The men of Nigeria Police Force, Criminal Investigation Department, CID Headquarters Abuja has arrested Alhaji Shesan Mustapha Jamiu 48, Jimoh Saka 45, Folaromi Ashorobi 45, Kazeem Ilori 40, Dare Shoyami, Wasiu Ahmed 27, Onikoyi Saheed, Bankole Wasiu 20 for allegedly invading and distrupting peace in Oko-Iwaju, Makun area of Sagamu, Ogun State today. According to Prince Yomi Adebayo Stephen a resident of the area while speaking with Amebo Newspaper NG, said about Fourteen land grabbers led by one Wale Bello invaded Oko Iwaju, Makun Sagamu community in Ogun State with arms and ammunition today in the move to forcefully take…

Barring any last minute change in plans, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Thursday join Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to flag off a digital empowerment programme in Abeokuta, the state capital. Tagged ‘Ogun State Digital Economic Empowerment Project’, it is a plan of the State Government, being organised by the Bureau of Information Technology in conjunction with 21st Century Technologies. In a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin, he quoted the Director, Information Technology in the Bureau, Mrs. Olatundun Adekunte as saying that the event will hold at Ogun…

Popular Nigerian female flutist,  Ebele Ezeamakam, also known as Ebele the flutist, has again been recognized for her versatility and consistency.The award which was given to her by African Art Music TV, AAMTV, was in recognition of her numerous contributions to classical and choral  music in Africa and globally.While reacting on the award, Ebele said; “my vision is to be Africa’s best female Flutist and a development Coach by building a generation of people with sound understanding of music and overall wellness and I’ve been doing this with my social media handles on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/YouTube @ebeletheflutist”. She said; “I strive to…

Our attention has been drawn to some online reports on purported action of the board of Unity Bank on the performance of the Bank. The Bank has a cohesive board that is working harmoniously with the Executive Management team led by Mrs. Tomi Somefun (MD/CEO) to drive the growth of the Bank. The management of the Bank, with the support of its Board has made inroads into key sectors of the economy through initiatives and programmes that have improved the fortunes of the Bank over that past five years. Notable amongst these are sale of the Bank’s legacy non- performing…

The moon-sighting committee said that the crescent moon had not been sighted The first day of Ramadan will be April 13, Tuesday. The moon sighting committee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said that the crescent moon had not been sighted. Accordingly, Monday, April 12, will be the last and 30th day of Shaban 1442 Hijri which means, by default, the first day of Ramadan will be on Tuesday. Sunday marks the 29th day of Shaban, the month before Ramadan according to the Islamic calendar. Ramadan lasts for one complete moon cycle, which is usually 29 or 30 days. The…