The Board of Directors of leading African financial institution; Coronation Merchant Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Banjo Adegbohungbe as an Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Group. He will be responsible for the Operations, Information Technology,…
Official Couple, GTBank’s 8th Annual Autism Awareness Conference and other events
It’s 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! Official Couple: A…
Killer policeman, cultists or not and many other suspects
What is a city without crime? Every Friday, thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Don’t get caught!!! Group demands prosecution of killer policeman (Punch) A human rights organisation,…
Senate backs AMCON’s plan to publish debtors list
The Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, has said that Nigeria can be made great again, if the legislature as a matter of urgency empowers the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)…
‘How NLC’s picketing of MTN violated global ILO rule’
The violence that characterised the three-day picketing of MTN Nigeria by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) attracted condemnation from several quarters, especially from industry watchers, Nigerian workers, and affected MTN staff. Now, it has emerged that the destruction of MTN…
Ambode hosts 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, promises him educational support
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday hosted an 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, Kareem Waris Olamilekan who drew a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron in just two hours on the spot during the President’s visit to the new Afrika…
Dele Momodu launches book in honour of MKO Abiola
Publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, brought together people from all walks of life on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Lagos for the public presentation/book launch titled Pendulum: The Writings of Dele Momodu Vol I, Pendulum: The Writings of Dele…
UBA emerges Africa’s best institution in digital banking at Euromoney awards
United Bank for Africa Plc, has once again made an addition to its growing list of enviable laurels as it was named Africa’s best bank in the Digital category at the prestigious Euromoney awards in London. This further lends credence…
‘The Fun’s Not Over’ screens at Durban International Film Festival
Durban filmmaker Michael Cross’ award-winning documentary film, The Fun’s Not Over – The James Phillips Story will have its local premiere at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Musgrave Centre at 8pm. The film,…
Ambode swears in six new permanent secretaries
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday swore-in six new permanent secretaries into the State Public Service, with a charge on them to contribute to the ongoing efforts by his administration to build a modern smart-city for the benefits of…