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…3,000 Women Participated  2019 COWLSO in Lagos The need to fortify women with knowledge and skills that will make them relevant in modern economy tops the agenda of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) - a non-governmental organisation (NGO). At the opening ceremony of its ongoing 19th National Women Conference at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, the Convener and First Lady of Lagos, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, said the Committee would be investing its energy and resources on implementing projects that specifically aim at strengthening the capacity of women and helping them to build resistance against disabilities that may limit their economic potential. The event with the theme: “Unlearn, Learn and Re-learn: 21st Century Women’s T.H.E.M.E.S Perspectives/Approach”, hosted more than 3,000 women and was graced by the Wife of the President, Dr. Aishat Buhari, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, ex-Lagos First Lady

…As Women Conference Ends The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) on Thursday urged the Federal Government and governments across the states to prioritise issue of maternal mortality, which it described as “national emergency”. The Committee said the high maternal mortality would not augur well for the nation, urging all stakeholders, especially the Government to initiate actions that would address the problem, with the aim to stem the growth. The Committee, in a communique issued at the end of its 19th National Women Conference held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, called on government at all levels to empower women, saying there was strong need for women to maximise their capacity. The communique reads: “Maternal mortality is abysmally high in Nigeria and we regard the death of a woman in preventable circumstances as unacceptable. The issue of maternal mortality has been taken for granted in Nigeria when it is supposed to be seen as a nati

The James Hope College   (JHC)   has announced the acquisition of the American International School Lagos (AISL)   Lekki Campus facility to establish James Hope College in Lagos.   This was disclosed at the signing ceremony held yesterday at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island,   Lagos . The event had the Governor of Lagos, His Excellency   Babajide Sanwo-Olu , the United States Ambassador ably represented by Carol Cox, the Chairman of AISL Board, Ali   Safieddine   and other prominent persons in attendance.   While giving   his speech at the event, the Founder/Chairman of James Hope College, Mr. Jim Ovia stated that the College would continue to offer full scholarship   based on merit, to 40% of all the students that would be admitted into the school.   James Hope College, a co-educational initiative of the Jim Ovia Foundation, offers a combination of British and Nigerian curricula.   James Hope College   is a Cambridge Associate School, a member of Council of Briti

Guaranty Trust Bank   plc   has released its   un audited financial results for the period ended September 3 0, 2019   to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the results shows positive performance across all financial indices, reaffirming the Bank’s position as one of the most profitable and well managed financial institutions in Nigeria.   Profit before tax stood at ₦1 70 . 7 billion, representing a growth of   3.9 % over ₦1 64 . 2 billion recorded in the corresponding period of September 201 8 . The Bank’s Loan Book   grew   by   9.2 % from ₦1. 262 trillion recorded as at December 201 8   to ₦1. 378 trillion in September 201 9 , while customers’ deposit   rose   by   5.1 % to ₦2. 390 trillion from ₦2. 274 trillion in December 201 8 .   The Bank’s balance sheet remained   resilient   with   Total assets   and Shareholders’ Funds   closing at ₦3. 519 trillion   and ₦ 636 . 8 Billion respectively .   Full Impact   Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)   remained ver