The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Lagos Chapter will co-host an event on “Delivering Effective and Sustainable FM in the Built Environment” at Big 5 Construct Nigeria, Nigeria’s largest construction industry event. The event will be held on Thursday, 7th September, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. The event will feature a panel of seasoned speakers from leading organizations in the facility management industry, namely, Mr. Segun Adebayo, the Immediate Past President, IFMA Lagos, Nigeria Chapter; Professor Modupe Omirin, Dean of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos; Engr. Silas Ofoegbu, Member Faculty, IFMA Nigeria Lagos Chapter and ESV Stephen…
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Lagos, a major coastal city in Nigeria, known for its vibrant culture and economic significance. With a population of over 20 million people, it’s one of Africa’s largest cities and serves as the country’s economic hub. If you are in Lagos this weekend here are five places you should visit: Lekki Conservation Centre: This expansive nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including monkeys and birds. It features a canopy walkway that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and a tree house for an immersive nature experience. Nike Art Gallery: This renowned art gallery in Lagos showcases…
Tranzfar Limited, a payment solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its freedom account to over 100 countries. Disclosing this during a media parley held in Lagos, the firm said the milestone marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to provide accessible and secure financial solutions to people worldwide. The Freedom Account is a versatile financial platform designed to empower individuals and businesses with the freedom to manage their finances efficiently, make cross-border transactions and access a wide range of banking services without the limitations imposed by traditional banking. Managing Director of Tranzfar, Ryan Romeo, expressed the company’s…
Released just a fortnight ago, the star-studded movie “Jagun Jagun” has achieved a remarkable feat, climbing to the top 10 trending movies on Netflix in more than eighteen countries, including Nigeria, USA, U.K., Libya, and Canada. This achievement marks a historic milestone for a Yoruba-language Nollywood film. “Jagun Jagun,” with a rating of 3.6/10 on IMDB, is a movie set in pre-colonial Nigeria that follows the story of a feared warlord named Ogunjimi. His authority is challenged when a young man named Gbotija arrives, revealing Ogunjimi’s insecurities about losing power. The movie portrays the training of young warriors and their…
In an era where consumers’ choices are more abundant than ever before, the importance of consumer rights and consumerism cannot be overstated. A vibrant consumer-centric market not only ensures fair practices and quality products but also drives innovation and competition. To champion this cause BrandXchange is once again hosting the Consumers Value Awards, a powerful vehicle for raising awareness about consumer rights and consumerism in the country. This year’s event theme, the “Consumer Satisfaction Index”, promises to deepen the dialogue on the significance of consumer feedback and advocacy in shaping the marketplace. The consumer Value Awards, hosted by BrandXchange for…
At this point, it is no news that the NCC gave 25 companies MVNO licenses. The news, which started circulating around July comes nearly two years after the Nigeria Communication Commission’s (NCC’s) initial statement explaining their plan to license and allow the operation of MVNOs in an attempt to improve and increase the state of the telecommunications landscape. This development, if implemented properly promises to pose short and long-term benefits for Nigerians and the Telecominucations Industry as a whole. MVNOs: What Are They And Why Do They Matter The term MVNO is short for Mobile Virtual Network Operator and they…
…Rev Dr Israel Akanji, NBC President, headlines grand finale Plans are in top gear for the week-long activities culminating in the grand finale of the 120th anniversary of First Baptist Church, Isia, Okeho. The anniversary commenced on August 20, 2023, and the grand finale will take place on August 26, 2023. In a statement made available and co-signed by the under-shepherd of the Church, Rev. Dr. T.G Olawuwo, Chairman Planning Committee, Mr. J.A Makinde and Secretary, Planning Committee, Mr. J.T Ogunjimi. The week-long Opal anniversary celebration will go thus- Sunday, August 20, 2023 – Ordination of new sets of Deacon;…
The second edition of the National Consumers Value Awards; is scheduled for 7th September 2023 at the Radisson Blu Hotel. The annual event will bring together brand owners across various sectors of the economy based on the successful three months of voting for over three hundred brands. Fifty-two brands have earned the badge of honours from the Voting of the consumers on the portal. The sectors Cement, Lubricant, Telecommunications, Seasoning, and Pasta are some of the categories while other categories are Hair Synthetic, Multivitamin, Malt drinks and paints. Other categories are Fintech, Smartphones, Airlines, automobiles, cooking salt, Toothpaste, Sugar, Milk,…
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer GSK UK Group Plc has concluded plans to shut down its operations in Nigeria. GSK Nigeria, in a statement signed by its Company Secretary, Frederick Ichekwai to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX on Thursday disclosed that its parent company, GSK Plc UK, had revealed its intent to cease commercialisation of its prescription medicines and vaccines through its Nigerian subsidiary. According to the statement,” In our published Q2 results we disclosed that the GSK UK Group has informed GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria PLC of its strategic intent to cease commercialization of its prescription medicines and vaccines in Nigeria through the…
The Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has given digital money lenders five days to prove they are operating within its set guidelines. It also asked Google to remove 18 digital lenders from Playstore for violations of its guidelines. According to the FCCPC, compliance with its guidelines was now mandatory, and failure to do so was a violation of the law. According to the commission, the 18 digital money lenders that it delisted, and asked Google to delete, were either operating without regulatory approval or in violation of the Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework and Guidelines for…