Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Lagos, Nigeria — September 5, 2024 — In recognition of his pioneering efforts in microfinance and dedication to improving the lives of underserved communities, Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe, Founder of LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium microfinance institution, has been honoured with the “Distinguished Service Award” by the Nigerian Economic Society during the 65th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society in Abuja. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, Dr. Ehigiamusoe has dedicated his career to building institutions that empower low-income households and support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. His visionary leadership…

LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Angela Eneze Omeiza as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 17th July, 2024. Ms. Omeiza brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Board, further strengthening the bank’s commitment to excellence in Governance and Social Responsibility. Ms. Angela Omeiza holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Law from the University of Westminster, UK (2007), and a Master’s Degree in Commercial & Corporate Law from Queen Mary, University of London, UK (2008). She is a Barrister-at-Law, having obtained her qualification from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, in 2010, and is…

LAPO Microfinance Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joshua James Etopidiok as a Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective 13th May, 2024. Mr. Etopidiok, an accomplished financial strategist with over thirty-five years of experience, brings a wealth of expertise in Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Compliance, Operations, and Strategic Management to the bank. Mr. Etopidiok holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Calabar (1983), an MBA in Investment Banking from the University of Lagos (1989), and a Diploma in Microfinance from Antoneo De Manila University, Philippines (2008). His extensive educational background is further…

By Godknows Igali The word “Titan” is derived from the panoply of divine beings and mythologies that give ancient Greek literature special savour in literary cycles. Today, the usage “titan” is often ascribed to someone who is god-like and influential in given fields. On 4th September 2024, that word resurfaced compellingly in Lagos to remember a contemporary giant, Pa Akintola Williams, one year after his departure on 11th September 2023. The glitterati and optics were deservedly grand, with the likes of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, 60th National President of ICAN, Chief Davidson Chizuoke Alaribe,…

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nigeria – September 24, 2024: The Nigerian music community is in mourning following the sudden death of Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, a beloved Islamic spiritual singer known for her soulful voice and captivating religious songs. The news of her passing was announced early this morning by Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page. Rukayat Gawat, who had a significant following within the Muslim community, was celebrated for her ability to touch hearts with her music. Her songs often provided spiritual solace and inspiration to many. The details surrounding her death have not…

By Our Correspondent A startling twist has been introduced to the recent incident at Top View Hotel in Abuja, where a woman narrowly escaped death during a hookup. New allegations have surfaced online. A Netizen has claimed that the woman, previously unidentified, is actually a married woman from Enugu known as Mama Ngozi. The Netizen, who expressed surprise on social media, revealed that people had always believed Mama Ngozi’s frequent trips to Abuja were for legitimate business purposes. However, it is now alleged by the Netizen that she has been engaging in prostitution during these trips. The Netizen wondered what…

Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, recently visited Maiduguri, Borno State, to provide aid to victims of the devastating flood that ravaged the city. Accompanied by his brother Yinka, friends, and associates, Seyi made a generous donation of over N500 million to support those affected. The donation included essential items such as food, medical supplies, and household necessities. Donated food Items included cartons of spaghetti, tomato paste, groundnut oil, salt, bags of flour, rice, maize, Maggie, thousands of loaves of bread, and other staples. Medical Supplies consisted of critical prescriptions for almost 50,000 children and adults, including anti-malarials,…

Freddie Owens, 46, was put to death by lethal injection at Broad River Correctional Institute in Columbia, South Carolina, on Friday evening. This marks the state’s first execution in 13 years. Owens was convicted of murdering Irene Graves, a 41-year-old single mother of three, during an armed robbery in Greenville in 1997. Owens’ journey to execution was long and complex. Initially, he was sentenced to death in 1999 for murder, armed robbery, and criminal conspiracy. The day after his conviction, Owens killed his cellmate in jail. His lawyers attempted to halt the execution multiple times, citing an affidavit from his…

Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the federal government had “exited” servicing its debts through ways and means. Edun spoke on Thursday at the 2024 Access corporate forum, themed, ‘Nigeria’s Economic Rebirth: Hopes and Implications’. His statement comes days after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it would sustain its ways and means advances to the federal government at a 5 percent limit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Ways and means is a loan facility through which the CBN finances the federal government’s budget shortfalls. Speaking on plans to boost revenue and managing…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, flagged-off the distribution of 16,800 bags of fertilizers to the people of Akwa Ibom State. This intervention was in fulfillment of his promise of qualitative and effective representation to the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District He also used the flag- off ceremony to personally present the second tranche of cheques of N500,000 Naira each to 45 students of tertiary institutions on the platform of the Godswill Akpabio Scholarship Scheme. Speaking at the ceremony in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio…