31st October is the Last Day For BVN Registration!
This is to notify our readers that today, 30th October, 2015 is the last working day for BVN registration. The deadline for registration is tomorrow, 31st October, 2015. Without your BVN you’ll be unable to perform bank transactions from November 1, 2015 so ensure you register for your BVN today!
#PhotoSpeaks: Jovago’s Handover Ceremony
On 29th October, 2015, Jovago held its annual general meeting and handover ceremony which was well attended by the media and customers of Jovago. During the event, the Founder and Managing Director of Jovago, Marek Zymslowski handed over the baton of leadership to the new Managing Director, Kushal Duttal, and expressed his confidence in his […]
World Bank Ranks Nigeria 169th in Doing Business Report
The World Bank has ranked Nigeria 169 out of 189 countries in its latest report on the ease of doing business globally. A statement by the Head of Communications of the World Bank in Nigeria, Mr. Obadiah Tohomdet, on Tuesday in Abuja noted that the report considered the ease of obtaining construction permits, getting electricity, […]
Day 1: Lagos Fashion and Design Week
The Lagos Fashion and Design Week kicked off yesterday, 28th October at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. Photos:
Nigerian in Diaspora? Where to Get Your BVN Today
Are you a Nigerian living abroad? You can also get your BVN without hassle. Get your BVN by visiting any of the addresses in the table below with the following documents: · A valid means of identification e.g. Current International Passport, Driver’s License/National ID Card. · Account Name and Account Number · One recent passport photograph · Enrollment […]
Countdown Begins: IDEA 2015
The countdown has begun for the prestigious Interior Design Excellence Awards and Conference (IDEA) which is scheduled to hold at the iconic Eko Hotel and Suites at Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on the 30th of October 2015. This year’s event is divided into two segments, the Conference, which holds in the morning from 9:00 […]
Union Bank Unveils New Brand Identity
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (Union Bank) has unveiled a new brand identity at a spectacular launch event in Onikan Stadium, Lagos. The refreshed brand is in line with Union Bank’s strategic ambition to become a highly respected provider of quality financial services in Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling of the new identity, the Chief […]
Social Innovators Programme and Awards to Hold in November
LEAP (Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability and Professionalism) Africa, a leading nonprofit organisation in Nigeria will announce emerging social innovator finalists at the Social Innovators Programme and Awards ( SIPA) 2015 in Abuja on November 12, 2015 themed “Rage for Change: Creating Impact.” According to Iyadunni Olubode, Executive Director, LEAP Africa, ‘Social innovation is a way to […]
DSTV Listens to Nigerians, Pulls “I am Jazz” Off Schedule
In response to the outcry by many Nigerian parents over the proposed transgendered themed soap opera ” I am Jazz” which was scheduled to start airing on DSTV from 27th October, 2015, MultiChoice Nigeria has pulled the plug on the series. In a post on the company’s Facebook page, it stated: “MultiChoice Nigeria is aware […]
4 More Days to Register for BVN
According to media reports, a total of 21 million customers in the country have obtained their BVN so far. Also, about 12,000 bank customers in the diaspora have taken advantage of the BVN registration centres created outside the country by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the bankers’ committee. This is great news but […]
Lagos International Poetry Festival to Host 2-Day Concert
The Lagos International Poetry Festival is set to host a two-day concert tagged Borderless Words: The Concert. Borderless Words will feature some of the best spoken word talents from across the world including Inua Ellams (UK), Lebo Mashile (SA), Titilope Sonuga, Sage Hasson, Dike Chukwumerije, Natalia Moletbatsi (SA), Nick Makoha (UK), Wana Udobang and a host […]
Get 2 Ice Creams for the Price of 1
Looking for a great way to give your kids a treat without hurting your wallet? Well, here is a deal you shouldn’t miss: Get 50% off any ice cream purchase made at Cold Stone Creamery Ikeja City Mall from Monday, 26th of October – Thursday 29th of October. Cold Stone Ikeja City Mall is located […]
Business Profile: Webble
Webble delivers a space where merchants can establish an online presence for their businesses, and it does this with a unique package that offers a custom branded e-commerce site and payment integration. Webble allows the merchant to participate in the growing e-commerce industry as well as to reap the profound profits from this yet to […]
40-Year-Old Ogunwusi Named 51st Ooni of Ife
A new king has been unveiled for the Yoruba town of Ile-Ife, in Osun State. He is 40-year-old Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house and a holder of Higher National Diploma in Accountancy from the Polytechnic Ibadan. According to an October 24 2015 statement, titled Appointment of a New Ooni, “This follows […]
GDC Launches a New Way of Learning Via Entertainment
Genesis Deluxe Cinemas has launched the School Movie Time at Genesis, an initiative that is geared towards boosting learning and the movie-going culture in Nigeria. Executive General Manager, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Mr. Opeyemi Ajayi, said this school initiative provides an opportunity for schools as well as academic and social clubs to come on excursions or for […]
How to Beat Lagos Traffic Effortlessly
If you live in Lagos, then you know that the average day is spent mostly in traffic or “recovering” from a terrible traffic jam. It is a menace that is slowly eating our time, energy and lifespan. We have some indigenous apps that have tried to curb it and grant us some needed relief but […]