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FirstHoldco has announced a 25% oversubscription of its recently concluded Rights issue. Speaking on the capitalisation exercise, Adebowale Oyedeji, the Group Managing Director of First HoldCo Plc, commented that following the capital verification exercise of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Group is delighted to announce the successful completion of the up to N150 billion […]

   

Deputy governor mentors young scientists Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has urged science students across the state’s secondary schools to explore the broad field of sciences through curiosity. He stressed that as “innovation begins with curiosity,” it is important for science students to embrace curiosity in sharpening their minds while studying the sciences. Dr.

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Education, Ms. Abiola Arogundade, has bagged a professional Doctorate degree in Business Management with specialisation in Business Economics and Finance. Awarded by City University of Paris, the degree marks a significant milestone in her career. It also imbues her with renewed

More groups denounce senator for misdemeanour  From Olaide Oyelude, Lokoja Two groups – Kogi Central Women Development Association and Kogi Central Political Frontier – yesterday joined the calls for the recall of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. The two groups are from the embattled senator’s district. They addressed reporters in Lokoja,

An Abuja High Court yesterday rejected additional evidence brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. The EFCC charged Emefiele with alleged procurement fraud. The additional proof of evidence filed on October 15, last year, by the EFCC sought to introduce fresh evidence against

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed her commitment to equipping residents with the financial knowledge necessary for sustainable economic growth. She noted that ‘true empowerment goes beyond opening doors to opportunities—it involves guiding individuals on the right steps to thrive’. Mrs. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 2025 Financial Literacy Sensitisation Programme

Integrated Marketing Communications and experiential marketing expert Mr. Abiodun Oshinibosi is set to launch his debut book: “Project Manager Extraordinaire” (PMX). The virtual unveiling of the book which is scheduled for March 24, 2025, will coincide with Mr. Oshinibosi’s landmark 50th birthday celebration. The Project Marshal/CEO of Abelinis Limited said the book represents a huge

Caladium Consulting, a leading strategy firm, has launched the Caladium Strategy Skills Academy, a structured, hands-on business training programme designed to help aspiring early-career  and experienced professionals seeking a career in or switching to business strategy.  According to the Lead Strategist/CEO of Caladium Consulting,  Ayo Bankole Akintujoye, the newly launched academy is set to train

   

The Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI), Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr George Asamani, has predicted that by 2050, Africa’s young workforce could be one of the most powerful economic forces globally, bridging labour gaps in ageing economies. In a statement, Asamani said: “Africa is the cradle of humanity and it is once again shaping the future,

The largest automobile market in West Africa based in Ladipo, Mushin, Lagos yesterday held its first environmental sanitation in the year. During the exercise ordered by the market executives, the shops were shut for five hours to enable every unit and warehouse to take part in the cleaning. President-General of the  Ladipo Market Central Executive