2024 LAIF awards
28 Nov
Creative advertising and marketing communications agency, Insight Publicis won multiple awards and was named Agency of the Year at the 2024 Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) Awards, scoring 327 points—more than double that of its nearest competitors. LAIF Awards Gala took place on Sunday, November 24, 2024 In addition to its success at the…
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The Lagos State Government has hinted at a possible review of its tenancy law to address rising house rents and protect tenants. This development comes a day after the Enugu State House of Assembly initiated a move to amend its Landlord and Tenant Law to stop outrageous house rent and review Landlord/Tenancy law The bill,…
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The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board (JSPWB), has extended the deadline for the payment of the 2025 Hajj fare to March 7, for intending pilgrims. The Director-General of the board, Alhaji Ahmed Labbo, stated this in a statement by the board’s Spokesperson, Mr Habibu Yusuf, on Wednesday in Dutse. Labbo said the development followed a…
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The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) says the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula would serve as an incentive for economic expansion across all states. Speaking on the sidelines of the public hearing on the tax reform bill at the House of Representatives, PAACA's Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu, highlighted the importance…
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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has donated 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state. He stated this at the second Gombe State Security Summit, on Wednesday in Gombe. The theme of the summit is: “Building a Safer and More Secure Gombe State: Addressing Insecurity through Collective Action.” Yahaya said the gesture was…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki has affirmed the expulsion of Mr Ali Odefa, former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)for South-East. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the PDP Executive Committee at Odefa’s Ward, Oguduokwor, Oshiri Community in Onicha Local Government, on Oct. 4, 2024, suspended Odesa for…
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The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday announced the arrest of 17 suspected thugs who were allegedly planning a protest in the state. This is contained in a statement by the command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa in Kano. He said the command has taken proactive security measures to prevent any potential breakdown of law…
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The Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Board has disbursed N733 million to 281 retirees as payment for terminal and death benefits. The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Bilyaminu Shitu, stated this during the disbursement exercise, on Wednesday in Dutse. He said the amount would cover payment of gratuities, death benefits and death…
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Residents of Mile 12 and its environs have appealed to the Lagos State Government to provide street lights in and around the area to enhance safety and security. The residents spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. They complained that the lack of street lights had contributed to increase in crime…
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The police command in Kano has alerted the public of planned protests which could cause a breakdown of law and order. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a statement, on Wednesday, also disclosed the arrest of 17 suspects linked to the planned violence. Already, the police have deployed armed personnel and Armoured Personnel Carriers…
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The Nigerian Army has debunked 'misleading' claims circulating on social media, alleging that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has introduced an automatic promotion initiative for personnel who have served in their current ranks for five years or more. The Army described the reports as baseless, cautioning personnel and the public…