Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Sola Oni Over the years, at the core of The Nigerian Stock Exchange’s Investor Education Policy, is the need to bring millennials to the capital market ecosystem, as future class of savvy investors. They are the children born between 1982 and 2004, nicknamed digital natives, for heralding the beginning of 21st century, when Information and Communications Technology (ICT) came on board. Any business that fails to factor millennials into its target customers is on gradual slope to extinction. In Nigeria, this critical group constitutes over 50 percent of the population. In 1999, The Nigerian Stock Exchange conducted its maiden…

“‪I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19. Until his death, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and I were inseparable. He died today at First Cardiology Consultants, in Lagos. May his gentle soul rest in peace. I pray his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this heavy loss.‬” With that statement on Facebook a few minutes ago by one of Senator Buruji Kashamu’s close friends and colleagues, Ben Murray-Bruce, the rumour regarding the state of health of the controversial politician from Ogun State has finally been confirmed. Senator Kashamu was said to have given up the ghost…

In line with the reward system in place in the Lagos State Public Service, the Ministry of Information and Strategy on Thursday recognised some of its Public Affairs Officers for discharging their duties meritoriously as the image makers of the government in their respective places of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs. In a short ceremony presided over by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy , Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, at the Conference Room of the Ministry, the Commissioner encouraged the outstanding officers to be inspired by the recognition and aim for greater accomplishments in their duty posts. The award which was…

While the pandemic is making us to be living in caution of everything, we might as well talk about the colour trends in fashion to liven up the current global situation. Here is a glimpse of trends we look forward to when we can ball and party hard once again. Color trends as friendly and relatable in that they convey a sense of ease and infuse heritage and tradition with a colorful, youthful update that create strong multi-colored combinations as well as energizing and optimistic pairings. Flame Scarlet Bold, bright, warm and energetic, this fiery red hue exudes confidence and…

By Gboyega Akosile Thank God I am back at my duty post! I returned to work today, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 after several weeks away, battling the monstrous Coronavirus. It began with a feverish condition on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. I usually don’t joke with my health so I stopped at a pharmacy on my way home, got an anti malaria drug with some paracetamol and I used it as recommended. I must state here that I have never completed a full dose of any malaria treatment or drugs before getting back on my feet in my adult life, never!…

Officials expect death toll to rise after huge explosion rips through Lebanon’s capital. By Mersiha Gadzo Lebanese authorities have said at least 78 people have been killed and some 4,000 wounded in a massive explosion at the port in the capital, Beirut. The explosion on Tuesday sent shockwaves across the city, causing widespread damage even on the outskirts of the capital. The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear. Officials linked the explosion to some 2,700 tonnes of confiscated ammonium nitrate that were being stored in a warehouse at the port for six years. Lebanese President Michel Aoun assembled…

The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency Dr. Bello Matawalle (MON) has purchased over 200 computers for distribution to all the State Financial Directors to enable them to participate in the National IPPISS Program. In his belief that education is a continuous process in the life of every human, and with the whole world going global in communication, teaching, learning, production, information management, industrialization and so on, the governor in his belief that the demands for these new ways of life will continue to dominate our social, official and domestic life affecting the way leaders, corporate executives, industry practitioners…

For quite a while, he had not been featuring in the usual healing sessions during service and broadcast at the Synagogue Church of All Nations. In most of the Distance is Not A Barrier Interactive Prayer Sessions of recent weeks, he had allowed his disciples, the junior prophets to take charge, howbeit under his guidance and blessings. But his absence from the sessions got many wondering: HAS TB JOSHUA TOTALLY ABANDONED THE HEALING SESSIONS? Surely the world missed the internationally renowned Man of God and televangelist. Yesterday the world’s question got an answer and the ways and manner in which…

•Gov Directs Re-Opening Secondary Schools For SS3, TECIII •Night Clubs, Cinemas To Remain Closed It’s cheery news in Lagos State. A period of general decrease in confirmed positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been recorded in the State for the second week. Following the decline in positive cases, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has relaxed some of the lockdown measures taken by the State Government in response to the spread of the pandemic. In his 17th briefing on COVID-19 response held at the State House in Marina on Saturday, the Governor directed the re-opening of places of worship in the State,…

By Sola Ojewusi Mr. Olumide Akpata has emerged as Nigerian Lawyers’ choice as next President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Announcement of his election was made around midnight today, Friday by Chairman of the NBA Electoral Committee, Taiwo Taiwo (SAN). Akpata coaster to victory in the election with over 50 percent of the total votes cast defeating such formidable co-contestants as Deacon Dele Adesina (SAN) and Dr. Babatunde Ajibade (SAN). Winners into other posts include Mr. John Martin as NBA First Vice President, Mr. Adeyemo Kazeem as Second Vice President, Mrs Joyce Oduah as General Secretary and Uchenna Nwadialo…