Archives Tag: Lagos

BUSINESS ECONOMY News TECH

April 19, 2022

Tomiwa Idowu, one of the partners at Hudson & Idowu, has said that Lagos will become Africa’s technology hub by 2020, and he’s pushing the idea in a project called “Lagos Silicon Village”, which also includes the construction of a $44 million 23-floor architectural masterpiece in the Village. The building, according to him, will provide … Continue reading Expert Canvasses Plan for ‘Lagos Silicon Village’

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April 19, 2022

Intercontinental Hotel was unveiled in Lagos, at the weekend by Governor Fashola. The N30 billion hotel, is a 23-storey building containing 358 rooms and 37 suites and a Presidential suite. It is the tallest hotel in West Africa, and is located on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The hotel is a subsidiary of the … Continue reading Intercontinental Hotel unveiled in Lagos

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BUSINESS Culture ECONOMY EDUCATION Events 6 more...

April 19, 2022

Opening a business for mobile restrooms, or a venue-clean up service for parties in Lagos can make you rich. So says the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, noting that an estimated N36 billion is spent every year on merrymaking and weekend partying in Lagos. During the fourth edition of the Lagos Ignite Enterprise and Employability … Continue reading How to Make Money from Parties in Nigeria: A Lecture by Gov. Fashola

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April 19, 2022

Transcorp Hilton Hotel, popular in Abuja and managed by Hilton Group and Transcorp Plc. has announced it will open an hotel, in Lagos. At a management contract between Transcorp Plc and Hilton Group in Lagos, the organizations, it was disclosed that the facility will be a full service 350-room hotel to be located on Glover … Continue reading Transcorp Hilton Hotel Comes To Lagos

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News TECH

April 19, 2022

The CEO of Oxygen Broadband Networks, Wande Adalemo, has announced that the company has launched free Wi-Fi internet access at outlets of Chicken Republic across Nigeria, starting with ten outlets in Lagos. He made this known during his presentation at the NigeriaCom conference, while speaking on “The status of LTE and Wi-Fi – How will … Continue reading Oxygen Offers Free Wi-Fi at Chicken Republic Restaurants

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Aviation News Transport

April 19, 2022

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that it has installed seven new X-ray scanning machines at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The General Manager, Corporate Communications, Yakubu Datti, made this known at a news conference. He said, “Five of the equipment were installed at the cargo basement of the international terminal. … Continue reading More X-ray Scanners Installed at International Airport in Lagos

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News

April 19, 2022

Heritage Bank has announced again that it will refund 100% of customers’ deposits trapped in the defunct Societie Generale Bank of Nigeria, SGBN, if proof of such is provided. The Managing Director of the Bank, Ifie Sekibo made this known when he visited the Goveronor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, at his office in Alausa, … Continue reading Heritage Bank Reiterates Vow to Return Trapped Deposits in Societe Generale

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Arts Entertainment Events

April 19, 2022

The Life House, Lagos, through its film programme and in partnership with The African Film Festival, Inc (AFF) is proud to host the third Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival from September 28 to October 1, 2013. It is scheduled to hold at the British Council, Southern Sun Hotel, The Wheatbaker and Freedom Park in Lagos, … Continue reading Lagos to Host Lights, Camera, Africa!!! 2013 Film Festival

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Environment News Telecommunication

April 19, 2022

  MTN Nigeria has donated 25 Hilux patrol vans to the Lagos State Government for security and to taper crime in the state. The Chief Executive of MTN, Micheal Ikpoki, presented the vans at the Government secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos. At the presentation ceremony, he said, “We have been part of the Lagos State Security … Continue reading MTN Donates 25 Security Vans to Lagos

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Arts Discover Nigeria History Travel

April 19, 2022

The National Commission for Museums and Monuments in Lagos has revealed that it had 27,592 visitors in the first half of 2013, up from 23,550 visitors in the same period of 2012. Visitors comprised 731 foreigners, 3,933 adults and 22,928 students, the Head of Education Department of the commission, Emmanuel Omotosho, said. He revealed that, … Continue reading Lagos Museum Hosted 27,592 Visitors in First Half of 2013

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Events TECH

April 19, 2022

SMW Lagos Brings Together Africa’s Leading Minds for a Day of Programming Focused on Social Media, Its Impact on Africa & the Global Implications of a Connected Africa Social Media Week Lagos (SMW Lagos) team has received the invitation to participate in Social Media Week London (SMWLDN) later this month. They will hold a day of programming themed “Africa: Open … Continue reading Social Media Week Lagos Heads to London

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Transport

April 19, 2022

I have heard that when you have a complaint concerning Lagos and governmental services rendered, and you voice it succinctly, the state will most likely listen and attend to it. Eko o ni baje o! That is commendable. In that vein, I have come to table this matter before our elders. I had an experience … Continue reading A BRT Experience – “You Are Just Not Good Enough”

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Tourism

April 19, 2022

Get lost in fun in Lagos this summer, with amazing places to visit. Lagos State is arguably the most economically (via commerce and tourism) important state in the country, it being the nation’s largest urban area. Situated in the southwestern corner of the country, this elongated state spans the Guinea coast of the Atlantic Ocean … Continue reading 5 Amazing Places to Visit in Lagos

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Arts Health

April 19, 2022

Shuga, a film production of MTV Base on HIV, will hold auditions in Nigeria this weekend. “We are looking for real, raw talent that is going to help bring the Shuga drama series alive for Nigerian audiences,” said Georgia Arnold, Executive Director, MTV Staying Alive Foundation, “With principle photography for Shuga just a few weeks away, … Continue reading Audition for MTV’s Shuga Series To Hold in Lagos This Weekend

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TECH

April 19, 2022

Apple has acquired online city transit guide, HopStop.com, Bloomberg reports. Founded in 2005, by Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Chinedu Echeruo, HopStop.com makes mobile applications for both iOS and Android that covers over 300 cities and that helps people get directions or find nearby subway stations and bus stops. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed as at the … Continue reading Apple Acquires HopStop, Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Chinedu Echeruo’s Start-Up

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