O3 Capital advocates more collaboration between banks and FinTechs
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of O3 Capital Limited, Abimbola Pinheiro, has stressed the need for more collaboration between deposit money banks in the country and FinTech firms to deepen financial services in Nigeria. Pinheiro, who made the call in a chat with newsmen in Lagos also called on Nigerians to embrace cashless transaction and […]
8 men docked for allegedly stealing PVC materials
Eight men on Monday appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 121 bags of PVC materials worth N102.5 million
Sit-at-Home: Roads empty, traders absent as markets open in Abia
No Trader was on sight on Monday as the gates of the various markets in Abia State were open for business…
We remain committed to strengthening routine immunisation — Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana, a health sociologist and programme management specialist, joined the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as Director, Nigeria Office, in January 2021.
No staff of Abia Edu College died of hunger, says Provost
By Steve Oko The Provost of Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu, (ASCETA),Dr Phillips Nto has debunked media reports that four staff of the institution died of hunger as a result of non-payment of salaries. He also denied allegations by some degree students that non-remittance of their school fees was stalling their graduation from […]
BBNaija S6: Liquorose, Whitemoney in pole position to make last 5?
By Ayo Onikoyi, The Big Brother Naija Season 6 is winding down and it appears the game is getting fraught with twists and turns every week. Who could have expected that Boma and Tega would walk the same night to continue their unsavoury romance outside the House? That is if providence would permit them. The […]
Unemployed man in court for allegedly attempting to steal
A 25-year-old unemployed man, Olumide Omoniyi, who allegedly attempted to steal from a shop, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Omoniyi, whose address was not provided, with burglary and intent to commit felony but he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Victor Eruada, had told […]
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN
United Nations’ human rights chief on Monday criticised Taliban’s record since seizing power in Afghanistan, saying stated commitments did not match realities on the ground such as the status of women. Michelle Bachelet told the Human Rights Council in Geneva, that Afghanistan was in a “new and perilous phase” with many women and members of […]
2 men docked for alleged N1.8m fraud
Two men, Joshua Odoh, 26, and Saheed Olayiwola, 36, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for alleged N1.8 million fraud. The men (defendants) whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy, fraud and theft. They pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Benson Emuerhi, had told the court […]
Court remands man for alleged robbery
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday, ordered that a 27-year-old man, Kingsley Okoronkwo, be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for alleged robbery. The police charged Okoronkwo, who resides in Igando area of Lagos State, with armed robbery. Magistrate Abiodun Adegbaye, gave the order, following a motion moved by the Prosecution Counsel, ASP Benson […]
NSP advocates healthy sleep culture for children’s growth, academic excellence
The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, NSP, is advocating a healthy sleep culture for children’s physical and mental growth and development.
