CBN Deactivation Of ATMs Fraud Alert!

"Dear Customer, Due to the new Bvn Policy by the CBN. Your ATM CARD has been deactivated to reactivate call our BVN room on 08174426771

THANKS(CBN)BVN ROOM.

Sender: CBNBVNUNIT"

The above 'fraudulent' message was sent to an unsuspecting Nigerian earlier in the week, Wednesday 3rd February, by 02:33:23am to be precise. 

It was also understood that such messages is randomly being sent to Nigerians, asking them to re-activate their BVN, as the Central Bank has deactivated their ATM cards.

The affected individual (identity withheld) who had upgrade her BVN over a year ago, suspecting foul play, rushed to the Central Bank office at Marina, Lagos, on Wednesday around 1:20pm, where after listening to the complaint's story, the un-informed security officers at the gate requested that the complaint call the number '08174426771' as directed in the message and follow the instructions, as they can not allow the compliant entrance to verify the authenticity of the message.

After some argument at the gate and some calls placed by the complaint to the mysterious number (on insistence of the security officers)....the complaint argued that the message looked suspicious and that she should be allowed access into the office to verify the authenticity of the message, as CBN does not go about 'de-activating' individual's ATMs.

The Chief security officer saw some sense in the complaint argument and led the complaint into the office. 

On going through the so-called-message from CNB, the CBN staff who attended to the case stated that the message was not from CBN, and indeed a FRAUD. He stated that the CBN has no business 'deactivating' individual's ATM, they get deal with the banks instead.

He further tried calling the number but at that point, it was switched off.

Notice to the public, NEVER EVER disclose your BVN for any reason to any person,  group or organization. 

When you get such messages, DO NOT CALL ANY NUMBERS, CONTACT YOUR BANK INSTEAD.

Security Officers working with Banks should also be educated on this trend, so that they can be in a best position to properly educate individuals  when they come with these complaints, instead of asking them to call the number in the 'fraudulent message and follow directives as seen in this case.

Made-In-Nigeria Amphibian Jet Car!

Many have noticed the Amphibian Jet Car manufactured by Engineer Durojaiye Kehinde Obasanjo, a Researcher at the University Of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos - Nigeria.

It was spotted along ever busy Broad Street in Lagos Island on Wednesday afternoon, 3rd February, as crowd gathered to admire the Made-in-Nigeria Jet-Car.

Engineer Kehinde took his time to share tell the story of what informed the manufacturing of the car and what lies next...

Security Check-Points Alert!

Attention need be drawn to the activities of some men of the Nigerian Police Force at the check-points on our high ways. The idea of having check-points on the roads is highly welcomed as the presence of these officers on the roads ensures security, and brings a sense of re-assurance to commuters and travelers that they are safe.

However, when this presence is being abused, when SOME of these officers engage in extracting money (=N=100) from commercial drivers, failure which often leads to  these travelers asked to 'pack by the road side' and unduly delayed...

....As seen on Thursday, 4th February at a check-point mounted by Nigerian Police Force, DDPs Ogun state's Anti Crime, at Odolewu road in Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria, do not only raise concern, but poses 'accident- danger' as the road here is not just narrow but pot-hole filled. 

Unveiling Lagos Ultra Modern Market!

The recently completed Tejuosho Ultra Modern Shopping Complex with state of the art facilities.... 

like elevator...

Underground packing lot....

Creche, Shopping Mall, Banks and other service providers..

We commend the state government for the successful execution and completion of this project, it has eased the traffic situation and brought some sanity in this axis. 

It is also hoped that the cost for store rentals and out-right purchase is withing reach so that those currently on the railway and road-side can move in. 

Well Done.

Lagos State Abandoned Projects!

The building in the picture is a '2012 MDG's Special Project' supposed to be a 'Skills Acquisition Center' premises now being used by a private school... 

One of the abandoned projects....It is located at the Lekki Scheme 2 area, off Mobile road, directly opposite Lekki Home,  Lekki Peninsula, Lagos state.

Projects need be followed up to ensure they are being utilized for what they were constructed for.

Lagos Bans Parties,Social Functions In Public Schools!

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Idiat Oluranti Adebule, on Tuesday, 26th Januray, while briefing the media on the strategic focus of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration on education for 2016, disclosed that Lagos State Government will no longer allow social functions and parties in public schools. 

This is coming as just as owners of private schools across the state have been warned to comply with rules and regulations guiding their operations.

In her word Mrs Adebule said “The Governor has directed that schools will no longer be used for social activities any longer. We want to implore members of the public to report any school that violates this directive and we would ensure that defaulting schools are sanctioned accordingly.”

...“Much as private schools are partners in the sector, we would not fold our hands and watch the standard flopped. Some schools even operate without registering with the government. We want to urge such schools to do the right thing or government will have no choice but to do what it has to do,” she said.

 While giving a detailed presentation on the policy thrust of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration for the education sector, Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh stated that the Ambode administration was already at the planning stage of constructing a massive library, while the actual establishment of the project would commence in the next quarter of the year. 

Bank-Olemoh further revealed that the administration will build 10 new model schools with state of the art facilities, while two new technical colleges will be built in the course of the year in areas where such facilities are urgently needed.

On the Ibile Tablets, the Special Adviser said 324,000 tablets to Senior Secondary School (SSS) students, adding that plans have been concluded to register all students in both public and private schools in the state under the Lagos State Student Personal Administration Number (LASPIN) project to aid proper planning. Concerning the free meal in schools project, Bank-Olemoh said the state government is currently perfecting its framework for the eventual take off, adding that the project is expected to enhance the learning capacity of the pupils and boost the economy of the state.

United States, African Business Leaders Meet To Discuss Commercial Opportunities And Challenges In Nigeria!

Looks like this is a season of Economic investments opportunities in Nigeria.

The United States Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker, recently hosted  a round-table with Nigeria's Vice President, United States and African business leaders...

...to discuss commercial opportunities and challenges of doing business in Nigeria and the West African region.