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Sunday, 5 November 2017

Houses In No. 4 Are Cheap – Checkout The 5 Best Places To Live In Lagos

Currently planning on moving or buying a house in Lagos? Then you should consider this places in Lagos, especially if you have kids. We’ll be ranking this based on schools, crime and safety, accessibility, quiet and peaceful domain and ideal environment for families. 1. Ikoyi Ikoyi is one of the best neighbourhoods on the coveted Lagos Island. It has some great schools and plenty of choices to make a pick from, from nursery through secondary. Crime and safety rank favourably, and the quiet and peaceful feel of the place makes for just the ideal environment for families. 2. Yaba Yaba located on Lagos mainland is known as the Silicon Valley of Nigeria. Majority of internet start-ups like Co-Creation hub, Andela and others has turned Yaba to one of the most sought-after locations. Yaba may not be better than many places in terms of housing and economics, but it has good public schools and generally an ideal environment for families. The nightlife is unlike any other, with trendy eateries, hip bars and stylish clubs aplenty. It also accommodates major schools in Lagos like The University of Lagos located in Akoka, Queens College and Yaba College of Technology making Yaba a place for the younger generation. 3. Ikeja Ikeja is regarded as the central business district of Lagos. It houses most government parastatals with both the Governor’s office and government house located in Ikeja. Ikeja is also a highly industrial area with several companies and really good schools. Let’s not fail to mention the Government Residential Areas that are very conducive for your children. 4. Magodo Although Magodo lies toward the outskirts of Lagos in close proximity to Ikeja and Ojodu Berger. Magodo is basically a residential area that is known to be home to some affluent people of society. It may not be better than many places in terms of accessibility, but it has good public schools and generally an ideal environment for families. 5. Lekki – Ajah Lekki to Ajah axis is another area in Lagos that offers an excellent setting for families looking to settle in the state. Ajah might sound like some remote middle-of-nowhere place, but it actually does offer some great employment opportunities. When you throw in additional perks such as friendly residents, great schools and jobs that are just around the corner, and top-notch medical facilities, you couldn’t wish for more.

Saturday, 21 October 2017

See Why CBN Ordered Banks To Keep Data Base Of Fraudulent Customers

The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ) on Thursday directed banks to establish a database of their customers identified through their Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) to be involved in confirmed fraudulent activities. The directive is contained in the Regulatory Framework for Bank Verification Number (BVN) Operation and Watch-list for Nigerian Financial System released by the CBN. The implementation of the framework is with immediate effect. CBN Director Banking & Payments System Dipo Fatokun, who signed the framework, said bank customers are to abide by the regulatory framework for BVN operations and the watch-list for the Nigerian Banking Industry and also report all suspicious or unauthorised activities on their accounts. Data from the CBN showed that Nigeria experienced a total of 3,500 cyber-attacks with 70 per cent success rate and loss of $450 million within the last one year mainly through cross channel fraud, data theft, email spooling, phishing, shoulder surfing and underground websites. Although e-fraud rate in terms of value dropped by 63 per cent, after the BVN introduction and improved collaboration among banks via the fraud desks, the total fraud volume rose significantly by 683 per cent. The new regulation is expected to assist the CBN to a great deal, in curbing the menace of fraudsters According to Fatokun, the new framework is in exercise of the powers conferred on the CBN, by Sections 2 (d) and 47 (2), of the CBN Act, 2007, to promote the development of efficient and effective payments systems for the settlement of transactions. He said the framework provides standards for the BVN operations and watch-list for the Nigerian Banking Industry. The watch-list comprises a database of bank customers’ identified by their BVNs, who have been involved in confirmed fraudulent activity in the banking industry in Nigeria.

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

Senator-elect, Adeleke Dances To Celebrate His Victory (Video)

Below is a video which shows Ademola Adeleke, Osun west senator-elect, celebrating his victory at the just concluded senatorial by-election. Adeleke, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday..........See More

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