By Rasaq Adebayo Wema Bank has announced its full Year 2023 Audited financial statement, recording profit before tax growth of 196 per cent from N14.75bn to N43.59 billion. The bank also proposed a dividend per share of 50 kobo; up from 30 kobo in 2022 and deposit growth of 60 per cent to N1,860.57bn from […]
By Kosamatu Raji The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy, says Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ogbeni Lanre Banjo practicalises this on various issues that affect the masses in Nigeria regardless of the cost to […]
…Says initiative will stimulate economic activities in food markets By ECHONEWS In fulfilment of his promise and demonstration of love to market men and women on Valentine’s Day, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, flagged off the distribution of N750 million financial intervention scheme tagged “Lagos Market Trader Money” for 15,000 beneficiaries. The […]
By ECHONEWS As part of effort towards reviving the Nigerian economy, the House of Representatives has decides to investigate the efficiency of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives and concession agreements across the country. The decision was taken following a motion moved by Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, for the House to scrutinize the PPP initiatives in the […]
By ECHONEWS The Secretary to the Local Government (SLG), Ejigbo LCDA, Hon. Dr. Paul Fregene, has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Nigeria chapter of the Africa Political Consultant Association (APCA). Fregene was selected during a virtual executive meeting of the Association under the leadership of Mr. Kip Kirui (Kenya), and Mr. Tope […]
By Rasaq Adebayo In celebration mood, fun seekers across the State have trooped to the various centres of the annual Greater Lagos Fiesta to mark the end-of-the-year celebration. The usual annual end-of-the-year entertainment event by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture tagged “Greater Lagos Fiesta” started on Friday 29th […]
By Rasaq Adebayo The Joint committee of Budget and Finance committees has begun the scrutiny of all government Ministries, Department and Agencies, MDAs, in Lagos State to foster best financial practices in the year 2024 appropriation. The chairman of the committee, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh and co-chairman, Hon. Saheed Obafemi both agreed to prioritise due diligence […]
By Rasaq Adebayo As the highly anticipated Lagos countdown 2023, #GreaterLagosFiesta begins today, Friday 29th December 2023, the Lagos State Government has announced that no fewer than ten musical artistes with international exposure will thrill fun lovers at the musical and comedy event. The like of the sensational Davido, the energetic Olamide, and the talented […]
By Rasaq Adebayo As a prelude to the mega concert to herald the 2023 Great Lagos Fiesta, the Lagos State Government has commenced the programme with the entertainment of the Lagos children in a funfair at Agege stadium. The programme in ongoing simultaneously at all the four centers across the state. At Agege centre, the […]
…Reveals Plans to Promote Beach Tourism By Rasaq Adebayo Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has unveiled plans to hold a 72-hour #Greater Lagos Fiesta – a non-stop entertainment show beginning from the 29th of December, 2023 to the early hours of 1st January, 2024. According to the Ministry, the […]
