The 2023 National Insurance Conference witnessed a powerful speech by Tony O. Elumelu, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings Group, Heirs Insurance Group, and UBA Group, as well as the Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Elumelu expressed his gratitude to NAICOM for the invitation to address the esteemed gathering as the theme speaker, emphasizing the importance of such industry convenings in addressing critical issues and fostering sustained growth. In his captivating address, Elumelu highlighted the urgent need for significant transformation in Nigeria’s insurance industry. He emphasized that insurance should be considered a national good, providing a protective roof for the…
Author: Seefinish
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, says arrangement has been concluded for the arraignment of fourteen Lastma personnel before a disciplinary panel over extortions and high handedness in line with the extant rules and regulations of the State. Its General Manager, Bolaji Oreagba disclosed that the affected Officers whose cases have been investigated would be facing Government Disciplinary Committee known as the Personnel Management Board, PMB, Discipline, which would adjudicate their cases in line with the Public Service Rules. According to Mr. Oreagba “these 14 male Officers (11 Seniors & 3 Juniors) were caught at different locations across the State…
The Oyo State Government has evacuated Three Hundred and Fifty Nine (359) illegal structures and shanties shielding its public primary and secondary school premises within the Ibadan metropolis. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Architect Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, during the exercise today, reiterated the government’s commitment to bring sanity to school premises in the State. Arc. Mogbonjubola, about two months ago, directed the issuance of eviction letters, which were dispatched through the principals and heads of the affected schools. The eviction notices were also directly issued to owners of the illegal shops, shanties, and structures, which were acknowledged by them.…
The United States warned Monday that any Gaza ceasefire by Israel would benefit Hamas, as the European Union considers a call for a humanitarian pause. A ceasefire would “give Hamas the ability to rest, to refit and to get ready to continue launching terrorist attacks against Israel,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters. “You can understand perfectly clearly why that’s an intolerable situation for Israel, as it would be an intolerable situation for any country that has suffered such a brutal terrorist attack and continues to see the terrorist threat right on its border,” he said. Miller said that…
President Bola Tinubu has insisted on the removal of the petrol subsidy, saying that change often comes with its share of hardships. The President made this statement on Monday at the grand finale of the ongoing three-day combined convocation ceremonies of the 37th and 38th academic sessions of the University of Ilorin. Tinubu admitted that Nigerians are currently facing economic pains due to the subsidy removal, but he urged them to see the accompanying pains as short-term and look out for their potential long-term benefits. “The removal of subsidies can pave the way for investments in alternative energy sources, infrastructure,…
…Urges Women To Be Conscious Of Digital Dangers, Adopt Homestead Farming The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has called on government at all levels and the private sector to focus more on empowerment initiatives targeted at creating an enabling environment for Nigerian youth to thrive in their chosen fields. In a communique issued at the end of the three-day National Women’s Conference (NWC) of COWLSO, the Committee recommended that the youth of today should be empowered, motivated and their interests factored into the decision-making process. The COWLSO NWC is an annual event organized to empower women with…
As Lagos State braced itself for another term under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s leadership, Hon. Segun Olulade, a prominent figure and a key stakeholder in the state, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the governor, commissioners, and special advisers. Governor Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday swore -in 38 commissioners and special advisers, marking the commencement of his second term in office. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja, setting the stage for a renewed commitment to the development and progress of Lagos State. Olulade, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly in his congratulatory…
The Lagos State Government as part of efforts to bring relief to vulnerable households across the State launched its Food Bank Programme at the Lagos House, Ikeja on Sunday. Mr Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu at the programme appealed to residents for their understanding regarding government policies. The Governor said that he is aware of the challenges residents are facing due to the recent removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Governor Sanwo-Olu, however, solicited the support of wealthy and spirited Nigerians to support the government’s efforts in providing succour to the people. According to him, the state government had…
Crisis has broken out in The First African Church Mission over what some members have described as the dictatorial administration of the Primate of the Mission, Primate Sunday Matilukuro, Seefinish has exclusively gathered. This medium learnt exclusively that the crisis occured when Primate Matilukuro announced the merger of some Dioceses of the Mission which invariably would lead to the premature retirement of seven archbishops of the Miss Seefinish learnt that Primate Matilukuro announced the merger of the Dioceses during the last annual conference of the church which took place at Ijebu Oru in Ogun State between Wednesday, 9 August and…
Two of the four rescued Nigerian stowaways have told a story of how they survived 14 days on a ship’s rudder by drinking their urine before being rescued off the coast of Brazil. According to Daily Mail, the two men told their remarkable, death-defying journey across 3,500 miles (5,600 kilometres) of open ocean from Lagos, Nigeria to Vitória, Brazil. The four stowaways were said to be fleeing the economic hardship and political instability in Nigeria and reportedly climbed into a space above the rudder of a cargo ship and hoped to reach Europe. However, after two weeks of travelling, they…