When Nigerian writer and critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo wrote in his scathing yet candid piece that “Falz’s ‘This Is Nigeria’ video is itself an example of his country’s mediocrity,” he wasn’t lying. For all its good intentions, that video managed to…
Betway begins 2019 with ‘Money Back’ offer
International betting platform, Betway has launched a new ‘Money Back’ promotion to reward customers this January. Throughout the ‘Money Back’ promotion, Betway will reward its customers by refunding 1% of their bet amounts on all bets placed daily. Every time…
How FirstBank is making customers stay-connected through its e-Channels – Funke Osae-Brown
Folarin is a smart entrepreneur who is in touch with technological advancement and the digital age. He has different apps on his mobile phone which he uses to organise both his business and private lives. He has a food app which he uses to…
IFC signs MoU to help Lagos improve infrastructure, revenue (Sun)
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced its readiness to provide advisory services to Lagos State government to enhance its infrastructure development and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. The advisory services to be offered by IFC will be designed to improve…
Lagos: Showdown looms over 2019 budget (Sun)
Lagos State House of Assembly has insisted that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode must appear before it and present the 2019 Appropriation Bill, in line with parliamentary tradition. The lawmakers resolved that Ambode must personally present the budget, in plenary, after the…
‘Owing ex-Airways retirees, crime against humanity’ (DailyTrust)
An aviation veteran and former director of Operations of the defunct Nigeria Airways, Capt. Dele Ore, says refusal to settle the severance packages of the retirees is a crime against humanity. This is even as President of Aviation Round Table…
Stay away from fake news, Buhari tells media
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday called on the media in the country to make an extra effort to report actual and reliable information and avoid fake news stories. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity),…
2019: Southeast PDP warns against sabotaging Atiku/Obi ticket
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southeast has reaffirmed its strong support for the candidacy of Alhaji Abukakar Atiku and Mr. Peter Obi, warning those that are out to sabotage their efforts to beware of the wrath of the…
A swinging January of Joor Concert 2019, 3rd Music Vibes, RCCG Economic Summit and more
It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather. Make sure you turn up! The Cocoon…