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Rev. Dr Taiye Jimoh of Surulere Baptist Church accepting a letter of Thanksgiving from the NCRIB delegation led by the President, the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Mr. Rotimi Edu, mni (3rd Right), Vice President, Mrs Ekeoma Ezeibe; Deputy President, Mr Tunde Oguntade, Past President, Asiwaju (Dr) Michael Olawale-Cole and Executive Secretary/CEO, Mr Tope […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday urged Nigerians to support the currency redesign project which is in their overall interest and that of the economy at large. The central bank further insisted that it followed the law and due process to carry out the redesigning exercise, which is 12 years due. This is […]
An industrialist, Mr. Afamefuna Mallison Ukatu, the Managing Director /CEO of Mallison and Partners, who has been in detention since April 13th, 2022 has finally regained freedom. Ukatu regained freedom weekend after meeting the bail condition granted him By Hon. Justice Lifu of the federal high court sitting in Lagos. Confirming the development in a […]
Winifred Bosa The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has debunked claims that children in Nigeria were being administered vaccine that contains 40 per cent mercury . Making this clear , in a press statement signed by its Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye through the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, NAFDAC said that […]
Winifred Bosa Ahead of February 2023 presidential election , Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to presidential candidates urging them to demonstrate leadership by directing their “campaign councils and political parties to regularly and widely publish the sources of their campaign funding.” SERAP said: “We are concerned about the vulnerability of […]
As a country with abundant natural and human resources, Nigeria has been identified as better positioned to embrace sustainable finance principles and attract investment for the continent’s much needed growth and development.This was stated by the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Lamido Yuguda during a lecture to mark the commemoration of […]
Sterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, has said there are massive opportunities in the agricultural sector of the Nigerian economy for those who are prepared to work hard, with a clear vision and commitment. Chairman of board of directors of the bank, Mr. Asue Ighodalo disclosed this in his address of welcome at the […]
The Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN) has said that it will not back down from its proposed seven days strike starting tomorrow . Making this known in a statement , Akintade Abiodun, the National Leader of JDWAN, said that the association has met with Lagos State Government’s representatives on Friday to report the abuses […]
A technology enthusiast, Mrs Roseline Ilori, has reiterated the need for government at all levels as well as stakeholders in investing massively in technology; not just software development, but in robotics, artificial intelligence, bio-medicine, voice biometrics and a host of other technology spectra. Ilori, the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bridge57 Solutions […]
Retail lender, Unity Bank Plc has declared a N2.2 billion profit for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, with 17% growth in gross earnings to N42.2 billion for the same period, as against N36.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2021. The increase can be attributed to new products that are focused on deep […]