Author: Orientalnews Staff

The Executive Director, Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Ms. Adetola Adegbayi, has advised Nigerians who have purchased insurance cover and premiums paid to approach their insurance companies and make their claims and insist on full settlements because they have the right to do so as stipulated by the law. Adegbayi insist that Nigerians should therefore demand for claims from their insurers whenever an insured risk occurs. She stated this during a media training organised by Leadway Assurance for insurance correspondents, in Lagos State, observed that most Nigerians who purchased insurance policies are ignorant on when and how to make claims, adding that,…

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The ongoing search for the 110 girls who were abducted from the Government Girls Science and Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi, Yobe State, has been extended to the neighbouring countries, the Federal Government has announced. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said top military and security officials on Thursday travelled to the North-east to add more urgency to the search, which has now been extended beyond the North-east theatre. The officials include the nation’s top military officer and Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice…

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As part of its corporate social responsibility, Dana Air has announced that it will partner Global Image Foundation, A nongovernmental organization based in the US on free medical surgical –dental mission for the underprivileged in Uyo, from 5th -9th  of March, 2018  The airline will also fly a team of 20 doctors based in the US from Lagos to Akwa Ibom state for the mission, which will include providing quality care, conducting several training sessions, and laparoscopic surgical camp, thus educating the local medical community. The program will also be an annual and biannual initiative creating a long-term relationship in…

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  iSON Technologies, a leader in technology services and consulting, with presence in 25 countries in Africa, has bagged the 2018 ICT Leadership Excellence Prize. This announcement was made during the official award ceremony of the Africa Corporate Leadership Excellent Prize which took place on the 28th of February, 2018 at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. The award was in recognition of iSON Technologies’ outstanding contribution to the development of the continent, the economic aspirations of its citizenry, and the transformation of Africa’s image in the international market; while also displaying high standards of good corporate citizenship, social, and environmental responsibilities.…

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By Bolaji Douglas After the humiliating 0-3 loss by Arsenal football club to Manchester City football club at Wembley in the Carabao cup final on Sunday, many fans of the club shifted their focus to Thursday fixture of the Premiership league clash. For these fans this encounter would at least provide an opportunity for the players to redeem the image of the club and perhaps offer some relief from the painful loss to City. It was a cold icy Thursday night and the first sign of trouble was the array of empty seats in the stadium , Arsenal fans it…

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Yemisi Izuora  For the fourth consecutive year, The Nigerian Stock Exchange will join other global exchanges on March 8, 2018, to ring the bell for gender equality in celebration of the 110th International Women’s Day (IWD), at the Stock Exchange House, Marina, Lagos. Themed “Press for Progress”, this edition of the celebration is aimed at motivating and uniting everyone to think, act and be gender inclusive. As part of the activities lined up for the 2018 International Women’s Day celebration, the NSE will organise a half-day symposium which will be headlined by the Deputy British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria,…

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Yemisi Izuora  Leaders in imaging and business solutions, Canon Central and North Africa have launched a nationwide ‘Live for the Story’ campaign. Carrying out multiple roadshows and mall activations, the live demonstration of Canon’s consumer products and solutions all follow the ‘Live for the story’ umbrella that incorporates the “Shoot-Remember-Share” ecosystem which is tied to Canon’s consumer- bound range of products. As part of the campaign, Canon will also be launching a photo competition with top musician and world-famous photographer/influencer TY Bello. The competition inspires people to celebrate their stories through imagery, ultimately capturing stories that define Nigeria through…

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Yemisi Izuora  As part of efforts to showcase Lagos as a conducive environment that enables businesses thrive, the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) Akintunde Oyebode will be speaking at the 20th annual Harvard Business School Africa Business Conference on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Boston, USA.  The conference themed; “Values and Value Chains: Africa in a New Global Era”, will bring together policy makers, business leaders, entertainment and media  professionals from across Africa, focusing on the opportunities and developments happening on the continent. It will also be a platform to connect over 10,000 individuals and businesses who…

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Yemisi Izuora  The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged the Federal and state governments to prioritise security of schools in the country to stem attacks on them by insurgents. The NANS National Public Relations Officer, Bestman Okereafor, in a statement in Enugu, said that it had become imperative that government at all levels take special interest in securing schools. According to him, governments must also enhance efforts in the security and welfare of the citizens, especially students. Okereafor said that the leadership NANS, condemned the abduction of 110 pupils of the Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, on February 19.…

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Yemisi Izuora  Nigeria’s minister of Finance , Mrs Kemi Adeosun has advised taxable Nigerians especially those who have not declared their income or pay taxes accordingly to take advantage of the  Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) or face prosecution at its expiration on 31st March, 2018.   She stated this during the Stakeholder Interactive Session on VAIDS which held on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed Square in Kaduna State.   The one-day Stakeholder interactive session had in attendance business leaders, traditional rulers, captains of industry, state government officials and professional tax advisors and administrators.   Mrs Adeosun who…

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