Lagos

Green Africa Welcomes Kiran Koteshwar as New Group Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Countries, Geography of Nigeria, Low-cost carriers, International organizations, SpiceJet, Lagos State, Lagos, Kiran, Nigeria, Afolabi, Koteshwar

LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Africa, Nigeria's Lagos-based value airline, has announced Kiran Koteshwar as the new Group Chief Financial Officer effective from September 2020.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Africa, Nigeria's Lagos-based value airline, has announced Kiran Koteshwar as the new Group Chief Financial Officer effective from September 2020.
  • Kiran Koteshwar has 22 years of experience in aviation with vast knowledge in building and scaling a value airline in a challenging market.
  • He was most recently the Chief Financial Officer at SpiceJet India's second largest value airline with over 100 aircraft and a publicly listed company.
  • Babawande Afolabi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer and Neil Mills, President & Chief Operating Officer of Green Africa said "We are beyond thrilled to welcome Kiran to the Founding gTeam.

Green Africa Welcomes Kiran Koteshwar as New Group Chief Financial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Countries, Geography of Nigeria, Low-cost carriers, International organizations, SpiceJet, Lagos State, Lagos, Kiran, Nigeria, Afolabi, Koteshwar

LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Africa, Nigeria's Lagos-based value airline, has announced Kiran Koteshwar as the new Group Chief Financial Officer effective from September 2020.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Africa, Nigeria's Lagos-based value airline, has announced Kiran Koteshwar as the new Group Chief Financial Officer effective from September 2020.
  • Kiran Koteshwar has 22 years of experience in aviation with vast knowledge in building and scaling a value airline in a challenging market.
  • He was most recently the Chief Financial Officer at SpiceJet India's second largest value airline with over 100 aircraft and a publicly listed company.
  • Babawande Afolabi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer and Neil Mills, President & Chief Operating Officer of Green Africa said "We are beyond thrilled to welcome Kiran to the Founding gTeam.

Bespectacled announces the launch of TecXposition 2020 - Africa's premier tech event

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Lagos, Hackathon, Geography of Nigeria, Cultures

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bespectacled Ltd. announces the official launch of TecXposition 2020, Africa's Premier tech event.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bespectacled Ltd. announces the official launch of TecXposition 2020, Africa's Premier tech event.
  • Due to the exceptional circumstances presented by COVID-19, the event will be 100% virtual in 2020.
  • TecXposition promises to deliver what Africa has been waiting for, the opportunity to view technology from a global lens, with local outcomes.
  • TecXposition 2020 (#tecXposition) will feature the following, albeit via a virtual platform: conference, exhibition, hackathon, an investor deal room, product and service launches, masterclasses, demos, innovation know-how and best-in-class thought leadership.

SmartTouch® Interactive Finals for 13 Texas Association of Builders Star Awards 2020

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Creative technology, SMart, Lagos, Geography of Nigeria

Tres Lagos Developer | Ad Agency SmartTouchInteractive, Austin

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  • Tres Lagos Developer | Ad Agency SmartTouchInteractive, Austin
    Veramendi Developer | Ad Agency SmartTouchInteractive, Austin
    SmartTouch Interactive has been competing in the TAB Star Awards since 2013 and has won more than 30 awards over the past seven years.
  • The SmartTouch Interactive agency is dedicated to providing home builders and real estate developers with accountable marketing programs and award-winning creative that drive exceptional results.
  • We look forward to learning the results of this year's Star Awards at the upcoming Sunbelt Builders Show in July."
  • More information on the awards ceremony and finalists can be found on the Star Awards website.

Reddington Hospital Refutes Closure Story

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Geography of Nigeria, Countries, Yoruba, Lagos State, Reddington Hospital, Lagos, Lekki, Nigeria, Caesarean section, Fake news

LAGOS, Nigeria, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The management of Reddington Hospital, Lagos has described the story making the rounds on social media that its Lekki branch has been shut down due to a COVID-19 case as fake news.It is said that Oando Plc which erroneously listed Reddington Hospital, Lekki in a leaked internal memo as one of the private hospitals closed in the state has since retracted the story and regretted the error.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The management of Reddington Hospital, Lagos has described the story making the rounds on social media that its Lekki branch has been shut down due to a COVID-19 case as fake news.It is said that Oando Plc which erroneously listed Reddington Hospital, Lekki in a leaked internal memo as one of the private hospitals closed in the state has since retracted the story and regretted the error.
  • A press statement signed by the Group Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Olutunde Lalude, said: "We would like to make it categorically clear that this information is completely false, remains fake news and should be completely disregarded," adding that at no time did the Lekki branch of the hospital suspend its operation due to an incidence of COVID-19 at the hospital.
  • To show that the hospital was never closed, Lalude said that an Access Bank staff had delivered a baby through caesarean section on the morning of April 23rd, 2020, when the hospital she had antenatal care was closed due to aCOVID-19 incident.
  • The Reddington Hospital Group Medical Director lamented the insidious nature of fake news saying that, "It is dangerous and can have serious adverse consequences for patients who require emergency care in medical facilities nearer to them that are open for business but portrayed as closed by fake news."Dr.

Reddington Hospital Refutes Closure Story

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 24, 2020
Geography of Nigeria, Countries, Yoruba, Lagos State, Reddington Hospital, Lagos, Lekki, Nigeria, Caesarean section, Fake news

LAGOS, Nigeria, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The management of Reddington Hospital, Lagos has described the story making the rounds on social media that its Lekki branch has been shut down due to a COVID-19 case as fake news.It is said that Oando Plc which erroneously listed Reddington Hospital, Lekki in a leaked internal memo as one of the private hospitals closed in the state has since retracted the story and regretted the error.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The management of Reddington Hospital, Lagos has described the story making the rounds on social media that its Lekki branch has been shut down due to a COVID-19 case as fake news.It is said that Oando Plc which erroneously listed Reddington Hospital, Lekki in a leaked internal memo as one of the private hospitals closed in the state has since retracted the story and regretted the error.
  • A press statement signed by the Group Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Olutunde Lalude, said: "We would like to make it categorically clear that this information is completely false, remains fake news and should be completely disregarded," adding that at no time did the Lekki branch of the hospital suspend its operation due to an incidence of COVID-19 at the hospital.
  • To show that the hospital was never closed, Lalude said that an Access Bank staff had delivered a baby through caesarean section on the morning of April 23rd, 2020, when the hospital she had antenatal care was closed due to aCOVID-19 incident.
  • The Reddington Hospital Group Medical Director lamented the insidious nature of fake news saying that, "It is dangerous and can have serious adverse consequences for patients who require emergency care in medical facilities nearer to them that are open for business but portrayed as closed by fake news."Dr.

LAMATA Commends 3M Distributor for Coronavirus Support

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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Geography of Nigeria, Bus rapid transit, Yoruba, Transport, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Lagos, Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System

LAGOS, Nigeria, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state.
  • She said the initiative is in line with the state government's strategy of protecting the citizens from the virus.
  • In his remarks, the Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Mr Fola Tinubu described the campaign as a wonderful initiative.
  • "With these 3M nose masks, LAMATA and Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited have taken serious measures to check the spread of Covid-19 and save the lives of Lagos commuters," he further said.

LAMATA Commends 3M Distributor for Coronavirus Support

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Geography of Nigeria, Bus rapid transit, Yoruba, Transport, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Lagos, Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System

LAGOS, Nigeria, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state.
  • She said the initiative is in line with the state government's strategy of protecting the citizens from the virus.
  • In his remarks, the Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Mr Fola Tinubu described the campaign as a wonderful initiative.
  • "With these 3M nose masks, LAMATA and Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited have taken serious measures to check the spread of Covid-19 and save the lives of Lagos commuters," he further said.

Coronavirus: How Konga, e-commerce giant, won the admiration of customers, merchants, other stakeholders

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Countries, International organizations, World, Coronaviridae, Animal virology, Coronavirus, Nigeria, Josh Okogie

As a matter of fact, Konga had immediately activated a comprehensive preventive compliance system that drew widespread commendation.

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  • As a matter of fact, Konga had immediately activated a comprehensive preventive compliance system that drew widespread commendation.
  • Nevertheless, stakeholders have praised Konga for its timely and proactive measures in the face of the entry of the disease into Nigeria.
  • I have been overwhelmed and impressed with the Konga response to the coronavirus entry into Nigeria, disclosed Haruna Okogie.
  • On Monday, March 9, 2020, the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire confirmed the second case of coronavirus in Nigeria.

Lagos and Abuja Host Special Dinners on Citizenship by Investment

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Friday, March 6, 2020
Cities in Africa, Transcorp Hotels plc, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, Abuja, Geography of Nigeria, Lagos

Attendees have the chance to find out about the world's first ever Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme directly from government officials and leading investor immigration experts.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees have the chance to find out about the world's first ever Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme directly from government officials and leading investor immigration experts.
  • The first dinner will take place in Lagos, at the Sheraton Lagos Hotel on Saturday, March the 7th.
  • The second dinner will be hosted in Abuja, at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja hotel on Monday, March the 9th.
  • In 2018, PM Harris introduced the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) as the fastest and safest route to citizenship.