How Bank One transformed over 300 Micro Finance Banks
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises are the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy and by extension, so are the Microfinance Banks that support them. However, for MFBs to remain competitive, achieve rapid growth, operate profitably, and make significant economic impact, they also need systems in place to support them as well.
Ijaws mourn educationist, Madam Alagoa
By Tony Nwankwo Ijaws have mourned the passage of one of the foremost educationists in the history of the Niger Delta, the late Chief Mercy Alagoa. In a tribute by Mr Joseph Evah on behalf of Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, they said that with the death of Madam Alagoa, the Niger Delta has lost an […]
What will LGAs do with their freedom?
The recent Supreme Court decision affirming the tenure of life of the local governments of the country is arguably a major tonic to the country’s democracy. In one judgment the apex court has given a life line to a tier of government that has been much maligned and maltreated by the federal and state governments.
DG NYSC tasks desk officers on FOIA
ABUJA – The Director General (DG) of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig-Gen. Suleiman Zakari Kazaure has charged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) desk officers of the scheme to come up with strategies that will enhance NYSC’s compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Sales rep who absconded with employer’s N1.8m, docked
Lagos- A Sales representative, Ekene Ejikeme, 22, who allegedly absconded six years ago after stealing cash and goods valued at N1.8million from his employer was yesterday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court in Lagos.
Applicant docked over alleged theft of N2.7m
Lagos- A 39 year old applicant, Joseph Ijewere who allegedly stole the sum of N2.7million, yesterday appeared before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court in Lagos.
Adopt ADR in dispute resolution, Delta Commissioner urges Nigerians
By Festus Ahon ASABA—Delta State Commissioner, Directorate of Local Government Affairs, Mr Bright Edejewhro, has urged Nigerians to adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR, in resolving cases. He stated this while declaring open a two-day seminar on peace building through alternative dispute resolution for local government chairmen, vice chairmen, secretaries and supervisory councilors in the 25 […]
Police arrest 6 over drowning of man in Delta
OJOBO – SIX persons have been detained by the police in connection with the drowning of an unidentified man at Ojobo community, Burutu council area of Delta State.
Recession: Imolites want Christmas postponed
A cross section of Imo citizens, who spoke to Vanguard yesterday, on their preparations for this year’s Christmas and New Year celebration, said they would have loved that the event was postponed, describing the situation as “bleak”.
FG, states LGs share N1.5trn in third quarter – NEITI
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, yesterday, stated that the Federal Government, states and local government areas got a total of N1.534 trillion as allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for July, August and September 2016.
AFCON 2017: Cameroon players withdraw en-mass
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon are in total disarray ahead of next year’s AFCON in Gabon after as many as seven players on their 35-man provisional squad including Premier League stars Joel Matip and Allan Nyom opted out. Cameroon coach Hugo Bros raised alarm over the availability of the country’s top stars for the African […]
Rivers rerun: Protests rock Abuja over violence, killings
-Protesters seek arrest, prosecution of perpetrators By Joseph Erunke ABUJA- ELEVEN days after the conduct of the National and State Assembly rerun election in Rivers State, some civil society groups disenchanted with the violence and killings that marred the exercise, took to the streets of Abuja, Tuesday, to register their feelings. The groups, which merged […]
Dynamiss to drive learning through new technology
By Prince Okafor Country Director, Dynamiss, Mr. Lolu Elegbe has said the nation’s technology and digital knowledge gap can be bridged with the advent of its new application built in partnership with Microsoft. Mr Elegbe made this disclosure on the sideline of its application launch in partnership with Microsoft, LP+365, an interactive virtual learning portal, […]
Hunger: We ‘re waiting for Buhari in 2019 – Nigerian youths
By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA-Nigerian youths Tuesday told President Muhammadu Buhari that they were dying of hunger and starvation. The youths also vowed to vote the president out of office if nothing was done to alleviate their plight. This was the fallout of a town hall meeting organized by the Ministry of Information and Culture and […]
Ghana, Nigeria’s relationship important for Africa- Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s President-elect
ABUJA – Ghana’s President-Elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has underscored the need for a deepened relationship between Nigerian and Ghana, saying it was important for the growth of Africa.
Ekiti begins distribution of 10,000 free eye glasses
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Tuesday began the distribution of about 5000 eye glasses to beneficiaries with different sight conditions.
