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Nigeria A udio-Visual Expo (NAVE), the anticipated largest trade fair of the audiovisual industry in Nigeria, will bring together players in the industry at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria-Island, Lagos between 26–27 June 2019. The fair will showcase new products and services of both domestic and international players in the sector, and the interesting briefings and training sessions it offers will also provide a good foundation for sharing professional information. The two-day event has been scheduled and will showcase a huge selection of existing and new products and services in the audiovisual industry. Both domestic and international importers, manufacturers and service providers in the audiovisual sector will showcase their existing and new products and services for visitors  – both for those who use audiovisual devices as tools or support for their operations and for those who are planning to buy audiovisual products or services.   It is expected that at the Nig...

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Isima Emerge has quit his position as Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Ekere, we exclusively gathered, resigned today – 25th January 2019, – from the commission in order to focus his energies on the governorship campaigns. This decision is coming twenty-six months after he assumed office as Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In September 2018, he was nominated the Governorship Candidate and flagbearer of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State. The Presidency has already announced Professor Nelson Briambriafa as the Acting Managing Director. Until his appointment, Professor Briambriafa was the Bayelsa State Representative on the NDDC Board which has been dissolved with the resignation of Mr. Ekere. The President also appointed Mr. Chris Amadi as the Acting Executive Director, Finance and Administr...

Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) Director-General, Mr. Folorunso Coker, has described the new NTDC bill awaiting President Buhari’s assent as the needed legal framework to grow the nation’s tourism potential. He said the new bill when passed into law will prompt a financial framework that allows the agency to operate as a business entity capable of generating huge revenues for the economy. He likened the NTDC’s legal framework to the required foundation (the financial framework inclusive) laid in the communication, banking, oil and gas sectors, which resulted in their huge revenue returns. He lamented that most tourism operators are now unable to access loans from the banks because tourism does not generate individual returns, which may allow it to withstand 25 per cent interest rate. This, according to him, is because tourism is not seen as a serious business. Coker, who spoke in Lagos, said it is not profitable for the corporation to sit on the fenc...

Leading Public Relations Consultant, Pop Culture Enthusiast and Founder/CEO of BHM Group, Ayeni Adekunle, is set to join other notable names as they explore issues relating to how entertainment and consumer experiences have helped shaped the African narrative from a positive perspective at the forthcoming Social Media Week Lagos this February. Ayeni will be joined on the panel by Advertising guru, Steve Babaeko; Comedian, Basketmouth; Channel Manager, MTVbase, Solafunmi Oyeneye and Talent Manager, Ernest Audu. They will be discussing “Music, Content & Consumer Experiences Changing The African Narrative” during the session that will be hosted by MTVBase presenter, Folu Storms. The panel discussion, sponsored by Viacom International Media Networks Africa, the parent company of MTVBase, popularly known for promoting African music and entertainment, is expected to explore how the Nigerian entertainment industry is expanding on the global stage. Since starting BHM, Ayeni has w...

The Federal Government has filed charges against the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Modibbo Kawu, Pinnacle Communications Limited; its founder, Lucky Omonuwa; and its Managing Director, Dipo Onifade, for alleged fraud to the tune of N2.5bn. The charges were filed before a Federal High Court, Abuja, sequel to an investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.

Against the backdrop of incessant hostility mounted on its operation, electricity consumers in Edo State, especially those hiding under the cover of civil rights advocacy to foist unlawful conducts, and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, have been urged to desist from doing so fortwith or face legal actions. A group with 46 allied Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Transparency Advocacy for Development Initiative (TADI), Abuja, made this declaration at a World Press Conference addressed by its National Convener, Comrade Solomon Adodo at Abia House, Abuja. “We call on the Governor of Edo State to forthwith refrain from antagonizing BEDC Electricity Plc and instead follow relevant rules and guidelines governed by clearly cut contract terms. The issue of power distribution in Edo State should not be unnecessarily politicised,” TADI stated. “It should be made clear that all DISCOs are firmly protected by the contract terms and conditions under, which they were issued licences a...

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state, Jimi Agbaje has said the state will be opened for business through partnerships with various private business sectors if voted as next governor. Agbaje who also promised that his administration will address the ease of doing business in the state assured Lagosians that the youth will hugely benefit from the planned partnership arrangement. Watch Video https://youtu.be/sp-PESylWp8

Following the sponsored protest staged last Monday by a civil right group at the zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Wuse 2, Abuja, against former Akwa-Ibom governor, Godswill Akpabio and demeaning allegations leveled against him were mere sabotage and sponsored campaign of calumny. It has been discovered that the mounting support from different quarters for Akpabio and his adopted APC candidate, Nisma Ekere is a strong defeatist approach by the sitting governor, Emmanuel Udom of PDP. This is coming on the hills of Akpabio changing camp from the PDP to APC with a strong and still growing numbers of supporters in his trail. The protest and the allegation leveled against Senator Godswill Akpabio was described as blatant lies and a campaign of calumny orchestrated by the group to pull down the senator, so as to stop him from winning the state to the opposition party in the forthcoming general election. Little wonder, Gov. Udom feeling jittery a...

The ideals of Arewa Festival & Awards [AFA], are hinged on the virtues of ethno-religious cum socio-cultural mutual tolerance, as the foundation for national peace, unity, and prosperity. It is a celebration of the Arewa community in Lagos State, the settlement, socio-economic successes, and peaceful co-existence with her host. The festival is going to be a yearly event to celebrate the history and cultures of the Arewa people in Nigeria.More importantly; it is an exhibition of sustained loyalty to the Lagos State Government. The Arewa Festival Lagos 2019 held in three different phases; The Press Conference & The Unveiling which took place on the 7th Dec, 2018, The Festival held on the 5th Of January 2019, while the Dinner and Award took place on the 6th January, 2019 at Raddison Blue, Ikeja. The efforts of the Arewa community in Lagos to set themselves apart as the preferred strategic developmental partner to the state government may have paid off eventually, ...

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman, Cement Company of Northern Nigeria, CCNN and Founder/CEO of BUA Group, rang the closing gong on the floor of The Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) to mark the end of trading on Wednesday, January 09, 2019 and commemorate the successful completion of the CCNN/Kalambaina Cement Merger and listing of the shares of the expanded CCNN entity which is now one of Nigeria’s 12 most capitalized companies on the exchange. Speaking, Abdul Samad thanked the NSE for their support and effort in deepening the nation’s capital market and said the merger will serve to further boost efficiency, productivity, output and better returns of CCNN. According to Abdul Samad, “The opportunities within CCNN’s key markets and its export potential are almost endless. Situated just about 100km from Niger Republic and as the nearest cement plant to key markets in Northern Nigeria, the enlarged CCNN is now poised to compete effectively and serve those markets better at a lower ...

I have recently come across information on the social media concerning alleged attempts by some desperate politicians to compromise the outcome of my case pending before the Federal High Court, Abuja. I have started efforts to investigate the matter and while these efforts at unravelling the truth go on, I wish to make certain clarifications to my well wishers and the general populace. 1. While I do not put anything beyond the politicians in terms of desperation and attempts to win all contests by all means whether fair or foul, my unwavering confidence in the judiciary is beyond doubt. 2. My case at the Federal High Court is a reflection of my deep-seated conviction in the fact that the court is the only arbiter worth turning to rather than resorting to self-help in settling scores with one's adversaries. 3. While there are bad eggs in all institutions, I as a lawyer believe that the judicial arm of government is the last hope of the common man and I do not doubt the cap...

Executive Summary 1. Ocean Marine Solutions Limited is Nigeria’s leading asset protection company dedicated to protecting our country’s natural resources from graft and illegal activities. 2. We have an unblemished reputation and our most prized asset is our ability to deliver value that benefits not just our clients but our fellow Nigerian citizens. 3. We have successfully eliminated illegal bunkering and oil theft on the Escravos - Warri and Bonny - Port Harcourt Crude Oil Pipelines. 4. If we accept NNPC’s invitation to takeover responsibility for the security of the Trans Forcados Pipeline, we will gladly put an end to the criminal abuse of another key part our strategic national infrastructure. 5. Fearful that we will put an end to their illegal racketeering, vested interests in the Trans Forcados Pipeline have engaged in a clumsy smear campaign in an effort to harm us and preserve the status quo. They will not succeed. 6. Ocean Marine Solutions Limited utterly refu...

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for a peaceful and successful General Elections in the country. The Lagos Assembly Speaker also saluted Nigerians for their resourcefulness, courage, prayers and support which have been vital to the successes so far recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration at all levels of governance. Rt. Hon. Obasa's message was contained in his New Year message via a press released on Monday, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak. "Nigerians are very resourceful and courageous and it is obvious that all these, coupled with their prayers and support, have been very vital in the successes recorded so far by the APC administration at all levels. Indeed our people deserve special recognition and praise for this," he said. He urged Nigerians not to relent in pr...