CBN big stick’ll sanitise banking sector – Experts
Financial experts have saidthat the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), by wielding its big stick, would reduce the overbearing influence of directors on commercial banks. […]
Month: April 2021
Osibanjo outlines FG’s support policies for development of ICT startups ecosystem
The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osibanjo has said that the Federal Government is to reconvene the Technology and Creativity Advisory Council on policies that would […]
Barca misses chance to top La Liga after home loss to Granada
FC Barcelona missed the chance to go top of La Liga with just five games left when they were stunned 2-1 by Granada at Camp […]
Buhari hails appointment of Segun Ogunsanya as CEO Airtel Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari says with the elevation of Mr Segun Ogunsanya to Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa Plc, Nigeria’s flag has been hoisted […]
For Fathers – Safeguarding your mental sanity, By LINDA ASIMOLE ELLAH
Being a dad is a great privilege and blessing. As a grown male adult, it is only natural, at least in our cultural setting, for […]
Gunmen kidnap Edo University’s professor
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted one Prof. Osadolor Odia, of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma, at his farm at Egoro, Ekpoma, […]
CBN announces appointment of new directors for FirstBank, reinstates Adeduntan as MD
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new appointments in one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, First Bank of Nigeria PLC, and retained Dr Sola […]
Nigeria records 1.6m grams of Gold production in 5 years — Minister
The Minister of State, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD), Dr Ochechukwu Ogah, has said that the ministry recorded 1,562,720 grams of Gold production […]
Workers’ Day: FG declares Monday as public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, as a public holiday to mark 2021 International Workers’ Day Celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, […]
COAS reiterates military’s commitment to end Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Attahiru Ibrahim has reiterated the presidency’s support and commitment of the Nigerian Army […]
NGX rebounds by 1.75% on Dangote Cement, MTN Nigeria
Trading returned to positive territory on Thursday with the key indices rebounding by 1.75 per cent , amid gains by some highly capitalised stocks. Consequently, […]
NDE flags off Advanced National Open Apprenticeship Scheme In Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has flagged off the orientation ceremony for 46 graduates of The Advanced National Open Apprenticeship […]
Sardauna’s daughter, Aishatu Bello buried amidst praises in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- Hundreds of sympathizers gathered this afternoon in Sokoto to witness the final laying to rest of late Hajiya A’ishatu Ahmadu Bello, […]
AfDB, IFAD, others redouble efforts to stop hunger in Africa, boost food security
The African Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the […]
State of emergency cannot solve Nigeria’s security problems – Masari
The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari has said that the declaration of a state of emergency on security cannot solve the entire security challenges affecting […]
Plateau agro-firm to export exotic fruits, flowers to European markets
By YUSUFU IDEGU, Jos- A Plateau based Agro investor and entrepreneur, Mr. Ellio Fadfoul, has disclosed that that assorted fruits and flowers produce in the […]
Ethiopian Airline wins gold award for cargo volume
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, has been honored with gold award for the volume of cargo transported to and from Guangdong Airport in 2020. […]
The Nigeria’s incessant strike actions——- (Part 3), By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
It has not been an easy road for Nigerian workers. Since May 1999, when democracy re-emerged on the political surface called Nigeria, it has been […]
Gunmen kidnap mission school students in Plateau
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted no fewer than four students of Capro Secondary Mission School located at Gana Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local […]
EFCC arrests 33 suspected Internet fraudsters in Abeokuta
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, has arrested 33 suspected Internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun. This is contained in a statement […]