Troubled people, troubling future
WE are a troubled people. Except for Boko Haram, Nigeria is not at war. But in another sense, we are; we are like a man fighting himself and wondering why peace continues to prevail. From various parts of the country, different groups are making calls and declaring their intention to create their own ‘republic’. In the last few months, I have been decreed, without consultation or my consent, into at least four of these imaginary countries. One group tells me I will be a citizen of a futuristic “Biafra Republic”; another says I am zoned into the “Ijaw Republic”; yet another has me in the “Republic of Niger Delta”; while a fourth says I will belong to “Bendel Republic”.
Citibank presents cheques to community partners
AS part of its corporate AS part of its corporate social responsibility, Citibank Nigeria has presented cheques worth millions of naira to 18 of its community partners for supporting the less privileged and those considered disadvantaged in the society.
Wema Bank woos Minna customers
MANAGING Director/MANAGING Director/ Chief Executive, Wema Bank Plc, Mr. Segun Oloketuyi, has assured customers in Minna, Niger State of the bank’s commitment to working with them and ensuring that they achieved their financial and personal goals.
Stanbic IBTC Bank receives management system certification
STANBIC IBTC Bank has STANBIC IBTC Bank has received the ISO 9001:2015 Certification, a globally recognised Quality Management System certification.. The certification, among its many benefits, will enable the bank to serve its customers at the right level of quality and ensure zero variability in the delivery of service across the various digital and non-digital touch-points, all of which enhances customers’ banking experience and relationship with the bank.
Kwara to deploy solar energy to villages
Kwara State government is to deploy solar energy systems to villages, small scale businesses and key government establishments to boost electricity supply and enhance economic activities in the state.
CP Owoseni warns policemen against corrupt practices
Police sources have revealed that the Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Owoseni has warned Police officers in the state against indiscipline and corrupt practices such as extortion and illegal stop-and-search of Lagosians.
