A commendable occurrence is currently sweeping across the country’s public sector where state governments are adopting the Noiler bird, an agro-innovation of Amo Farms Sieberer Hatchery Limited, in their empowerment scheme for rural women in poultry farming for improved livelihood and for protein intake to curb stunting in children, malnutrition and healthiness. This is important…
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has joined the world in mourning the untimely passing of Zahara, the late South African music sensation, stressing that the artist left an indelible mark on the global music scene, touching millions of souls with her soulful voice and captivating performances. President and Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada,…
By Adewole Kehinde A few days ago, I got lots of messages and calls from most people who know I do lots of reports on Nigeria Police activities asking me to verify if the news circulating on social media about the Electronic Central Motor Registry, which I am reproducing below, is true. “Nigerian police is…
A non-government organization Pega and Friends Foundation, on Saturday visited hospitals and paid the medical bills of some indigent patients. Some parents and guardians were emotional while receiving the money for their ailing children and wards. Mrs.Paul Deborah, One of the beneficiaries had been discharged by the doctors, but was held with her new-born baby…
Nigeria’s premier university, University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa.(UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, as an Ambassador of the university following the commemoration of its seventy-five years in existence. The conferment on Alawuba, who is himself an alumnus of the great institution, is in recognition of his sterling contribution…
…AMATO Wants FG to Introduce E-TAG to Eliminate Theft of E-Call Up Identity The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola has promised to eliminate extortions of maritime truck drivers, illegal checkpoints, unapproved parking of trucks along the road among other vices causing traffic along the port access roads, within one week. Rising…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group and the leading end-to-end financial services provider in Nigeria, recently announced various Board appointments across the Group. These appointments are a reflection of the Group’s commitment to strengthening its leadership teams and driving continued growth and innovation in the financial services sector. Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli,…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the GTCO Autism Conference 2023 and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference…
Stanbic IBTC Nominees, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Bank, has been honored with the prestigious Best Sub-Custodian Bank Award in Nigeria at the 2023 Global Finance Awards. This feat marks the 15th time the Bank has received this esteemed honour, reaffirming its commitment to providing innovative and efficient services to clients worldwide. The award recognises…
By Adewole Kehinde “N2.1Bn Pension Scam: Maina to Spend 8 Years in Prison.” A headline like this is one of the many reasons the Police Pension Board Bill should be signed urgently. Policemen who risk their lives for 35 years shouldn’t die waiting for their pension. An individual who can’t pass through one-quarter of what Nigerian…