Nigeria: COY Sues FG, LASG For N59 Billion Over Eko Bar Beach Project Nov 7, 2009
72 being a fair compensation for the extensive work carried out by the plaintiff as the request of the defendants towards the realisation of the Permanent Solution to the Victoria Island, Bar Beach Erosion Problem. Joined in the suit is the Attorney General of the Federation, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Federal Capital Development Authority , Minister of Works, South Energy Nigeria Limited and High -Tech Construction. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Financial Crimes Commission Files Fresh Charges Against Bank CEOs Oct 17, 2009
This was sequel to fresh discoveries made by the anti-graft agency bordering on money laundering involving the building of Oceanic Bank's corporate headquarters on Victoria Island in Lagos in active collaboration with the operators of Waves Nig Ltd, a company formerly owned by one of the sons of Ibru and later acquired by Nana Shetu Bende and Dele Oye in 2006. An impeccable source at the EFCC headquarters revealed yesterday that Oceanic bank allegedly gave Waves Nigeria Ltd a facility of... (allAfrica.com)
How to Earn Maplestory Mesos Oct 5, 2009
He trains on Maple Island until he can enter Victoria Island. At this point, he choses to become either a thief, warrior, bowman or magician. (Suite101.com)
Nigeria: Former Bank Chiefs Get Bail Sep 15, 2009
According to the court, the sureties must own landed property in Lekki, Victoria Island or Ikoyi, all in Lagos or Maitama, Asokoro or Garki, in Abuja. The court further ordered that the EFCC should verify the addresses of the sureties and other documents submitted by the sureties, while the commission was given 48 hours to complete the verification of the documents, once they are tendered. (allAfrica.com)
'No-music day' on Nigeria radio Sep 2, 2009
Mind you observers don't go to the GRA, Victoria Island or Ikoyi. They go to areas that have been neglected. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Body Recovers Outstanding Debts Aug 29, 2009
The conditions are that they-"deposit bank guarantee in the sum of N1 billion in favour of the commission and such bank guarantee should be procured from banks not involved in the current CBN/NDIC/EFCC investigations; the procurer of the said bank guarantee must provide tax clearance certificate of the preceding three years payable as at when due and in tandem with the amount of the guarantee; a surety in respect of each suspect/accused person; such surety must be a serving/current minister of... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Detained Ex-Bank CEOs Get Tough Bail Terms Aug 29, 2009
"A surety in respect of each suspect persons. Such surety must, however, be a serving and current minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who will provide a landed property in Victoria Island, Ikoyi, in Lagos, or Maitama or Asokoro in Abuja, whose title and value will be verified and found acceptable to the commission". Waziri confirmed that there were 16 bank executives in the EFCC's custody, while 68 loan defaulters and debtors have been picked up all over the country, adding that the... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: 60 Debtors, 16 Bank Chiefs Now in EFCC Custody Aug 28, 2009
A surety in respect of each suspect/accused person, such surety must be a serving/current Minister, who will provide a landed property on Victoria Island, Lagos or Ikoyi, Lagos or Maitama in Abuja. " Relevant Links CIPM faults EFCC President and Chairman of Council of CIPM, Dr. Oladimeji Alo, argued that the seven- day ultimatum by the EFCC to the debtors of the five banks, whose managements were sacked recently by the CBN to pay up their debts was wrong and improper. Dr. Alo also picked holes... (allAfrica.com)
UBA Rewards Arsenal Fans in Promo Aug 18, 2009
The launch of the new promo was held at Number 10, a highbrow restaurant in Victoria Island Lagos, where the bank also presented a brand new Toyota Camry Salon car to Mr. Oguike Tochukwu, the second winner of the star prize of the maiden edition of the recently concluded UBA Gunners Card promo. At the maiden edition, lucky users of UBA Gunners Card were rewarded with brand new cars, all expence paid trips to London to watch Arsenal Fc live matches at the Emirates, among other prizes. (allAfrica.com)
I'll shame critics of seven-point agenda, says Yar'Adua Jul 17, 2009
The hall at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, venue of the launch was packed full. Among dignitaries at the occasion were Dr. Sam Egwu, Minister of Education who reppresented Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola; Senate President David Mark. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Inside Nigeria Jun 24, 2009
Nigeria we visited Lagos, Victoria Island, Ikeja, Ikoyi and the Lecci Peninsula ... Allow yourself plenty of time if you stay on Victoria Island as the traffic is heavy and unpredictable. (iAfrica.com)
Claims of forgery trails petition over 2.3GHz spectrum Jun 22, 2009
"Some of the companies that applied are our clients. How can we then petition against a process that our clients are already involved in? "I have never petitioned anybody in my life and I will not start with Ndukwe to whom I have great respect for what he has done for this country", he said. He therefore called for an investigation over the matter to determine how the Ministry received the said letter. Besides, it was discovered that while the RC Number on the petition to Akunyili is RC 600743,... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Bar Beach - New Look of an Old Tourist Centre May 17, 2009
The beach, which is located on Victoria Island, alongside Ahmadu Bello Way, was then about the most popular beach in the state nay Nigeria ... But in July 2007, Victoria Island and the bar beach were subjected to extreme storm conditions to the extent that sea levels were elevated by two metres above normal levels and strong wind further aggravated the situation. (allAfrica.com)
Yeresesamu Indeed! May 2, 2009
Because of Fashola, every Lagosian can hit his chest and point at Oshodi, Opebi, Ikeja, Obalende, Ikotun, Epe, Victoria Island, and tell the white man to go to hell. No longer is Ajegunle spoken of in disdain All thanks to Fashola, for he came, saw and conquered. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Leaders honour Adesanya, lament state of the nation Apr 28, 2009
Among those who spoke at the event held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Victoria Island were Catholic priest, Rev. Father Hassan Mathew Kukah, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (rtd), Prof. Pat Utomi, Prof. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Terror Alert - Police Beef Up Security Apr 7, 2009
In the statement, the embassy said it had received reports of a possible strike against missions located close to the US Consulate General in Lagos, situated in the Victoria Island neighbourhood ... Meanwhile, at the entrance to Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, armed riot policemen were seen on guard while the premises of the different Embassies in Lagos were boosted with additional security units comprising armed riot and regular policemen. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: U.S. Issues Terror Alert Apr 6, 2009
In a message to US citizens living in Nigeria, the embassy said it had received reports of a possible strike against missions located close to the US Consulate General in Lagos, situated in the Victoria Island neighbourhood. "US Mission Nigeria has received reports about possible attacks against diplomatic missions in Lagos located on Walter Carrington Crescent," the message said. (allAfrica.com)
You Can Make a Killing in Real Estatein Lagos, Nigeria Apr 1, 2009
A two-bedroom apartment in Ikoyi, Lekki, or Victoria Island (where Eko Atlantic City will be constructed), the wealthier areas of Lagos, can cost $6,000 a month. Developers have been quick to pounce on this housing bubble, and they are very keen to build additional properties on the islands. (Slate)
Nigeria: Kidnapped Lebanese Rescued Mar 30, 2009
The kidnappers had last Monday tried to abduct two foreigners from a construction site at the water's edge on Victoria Island, one of the most exclusive and expensive districts of Lagos, but one of them managed to escape. An international media outfit quoted the Lagos state police spokesman, Mr. Frank Mba, as saying that the kidnappers arrived the construction site in a speedboat while his men tactically engaged the kidnappers in a gun-battle after they collected a ransom of 30 million naira. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: 'Vivante Will Redefine Journalism' Mar 27, 2009
The grand event which is billed for October 24, 2008 at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos will also witness the introduction of Welcome magazine which people will be reading while on board, Nwanma said. comments. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Central Bank Sends Examiners After Other Banks Mar 19, 2009
Two of the four banks currently being examined have their head offices located on Victoria Island, Lagos, while others have theirs on Lagos Island. THISDAY gathered that one of the banks granted an individual over N1 billion for margin loans, while another was said to have granted several billions of naira to an oil firm, whose Managing Director/CEO is currently being brought to book. (allAfrica.com)
Ben Enwonwu in focus, 'resurrects' tomorrow Mar 17, 2009
" Tomorrow's launch at the Goethe Institut, Victoria Island, Lagos is in partnership with the Ben Enwonwu Foundation with Luciano Uzuegbu as its Senior Programme Officer. Uzuegbu said the book traces the illustrious career of Enwonwu, which spanned over five decades "and paved the way for post-colonial proliferation and increased visibility of African art. " Some of the dignitaries that will witness the birth of the book are Chief Philip Asiodu, Bashorun J.K. Randle, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu and Mr.... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Controversy trails FEC's decision on electoral reforms report Mar 13, 2009
" But the Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, saw things differently, saying there was no need to make any fuss about the white paper. The governor, in an interview shortly after the launch of a book, titled: "Themes on jurisprudence and international law" in honour of Prof. Ayodele Ajomo, held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos yesterday, said reaction on the report was premature since the National Assembly was yet to deliberate on it or pass it... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Soyinka, at Awo's lecture, queries Nigeria's nationhood Mar 4, 2009
Wole Soyinka, used the occasion of the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation Centenary Lecture Series at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, yesterday, to replay the question of nationhood and Nigeria's quest for it. His discourse: "Between Nationhood and nation Space" identified religion as an enemy of the state, although Soyinka confessed that "I have nothing against religion. I have visited the cathedrals, Shinto temples and synagogues in the course of my travels" but the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: As Lagos Streetlights Go Solar Mar 2, 2009
Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue in Victoria Island, Kudirat Abiola Way in Oregun and Ojodu road would also be lined with the solar lights. All these street lamps would be powered off-grid, reducing the pressure on the national grid while fulfilling the project aims of lighting the city's streets and enhancing security. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Maritime Workers Threaten Strike Over 'Ship Factory' Feb 17, 2009
com: Nigeria: Maritime Workers Threaten Strike Over 'Ship Factory' (Page 1 of 1). Nigeria: Maritime Workers Threaten Strike Over 'Ship Factory. (allAfrica.com)
Trafficking in the fields (890) Feb 8, 2009
In 2000, proprietors of Victoria Island Farms, an asparagus farm in Holt (San Joaquin County), was charged after a number of employees escaped the farm and told authorities they. were forced to work in. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
