Reading Time: 2 minutes The Lagos State Government says it will begin the sales of rice before Christmas celebration to residents in collaboration with Kebbi Government and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, told newsmen on Monday in Lagos that about 100,000 bags of 50 kg were being expected for sales at N20,000 Read More…
Day: December 15, 2020
Ahead Yuletide, Lagos State disinfects 33 live bird markets
Reading Time: 2 minutes Image Credits: ALAMY, NAN Photo. The Lagos State Government on Monday began a five-day pre-festive disinfection and decontamination of 33 live bird markets across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, kicked off the exercise at the Awolowo Live Bird Market, Mushin Local Government Area of the state. Olusanya noted that the exercise Read More…
Investment in real estate ‘ll reduce unemployment – Lagos Govt
Reading Time: 3 minutes Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Housing, says investments in real estate sector can guarantee mass employment for Nigerians and enhance economic growth. Benson-Awoyinka said on Monday in a statement that the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) had not relented in its efforts to unearth various opportunities Read More…
FC Barcelona to face PSG in Champions League last 16
Reading Time: 2 minutes Image Credits: Getty Images, Clive Rose/Getty Images. Barcelona will face Paris St. Germain (PSG) and former striker Neymar while title holders Bayern Munich are up against Italy’s Lazio in the last 16 of the Champions League after UEFA’s draw was held on Monday. The draw took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The clash Read More…
NSE bounces back with 1.73% growth
Reading Time: 2 minutes Image Credits: NSE. The domestic equities market opened for the week on Monday on a positive note with the All-Share Index appreciating by 1.73 per cent, amid buying interest in Dangote Cement and 25 other stocks. Specifically, the index which opened at 34,250.74 rose by 592.70 points or 1.73 per cent to close at 34,843.44. Read More…
Man Utd in tough Europa draw
Reading Time: 2 minutes Image Credits: REUTERS, Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images. Manchester United have been handed a tough draw in the Europa League last 32 knockout stage where they will face current Spanish league leaders Real Sociedad. The draw took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side finished third in their Champions League group and Read More…
Burna Boy, Wizkid, nominated for Grammy
Reading Time: 2 minutes Revelling in their success at the just concluded MOBO awards, Nigerian music stars – Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (WizKid) – have been nominated for the 63rd Grammy Music Awards scheduled to take place on 31st January 2021. Burna Boy’s ‘Twice as Tall’ was nominated for Best Global Music Album of Read More…