Buhari tasks insurance firms on diversification
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has urged insurance firms in Nigeria to take advantage of the Federal Government efforts to facilitate growth of the non-oil sector of the economy through innovation.
Anambra: No electronic authentication, no voting, INEC warns
By Omeiza Ajayi Ahead of the November 6 Governorship Election in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has declared that no one will be allowed to vote except such person has undergone an electronic authentication of his identity using itsBimodal Voter Accreditation System BVAS. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this Monday in […]
Driver docked for allegedly causing death of 2 passengers
A 51-year-old driver, Owoyemi Samuel, on Monday appeared in a Wuse Zone Six Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for alleged reckless driving that led to the death of two passengers on a motorcycle. The police charged Samuel, who resides in Divine Heritage Estate and Properties Lugbe, Abuja, with reckless driving and manslaughter. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Peter […]
Beneficiaries commend Wema Bank’s SMEs Business School, list benefits
By Peter Egwuatu Beneficiaries of the maiden Wema SME Business School have commended the novel and impactful initiative of Wema Bank, noting that they have gained immensely from it. The Wema SME Business School, another first from the innovative bank, equipped Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with the basic management knowledge required to effectively run […]
Super Eagles arrive Cape Verde for 2022 World Cup qualifier
Super Eagles players and officials have arrived at the Amilcar Cabral International Airport ahead of Tuesday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Their arrival was confirmed on the team’s official Facebook page.“We have landed in Sao Vincente, Cape Verde! GAME On…” a statement on the Super Eagles official Facebook page read. READ ALSO:Iheanacho, Iwobi shine […]
CHI recapitalisation drive on course, posts 8.6% growth in profit
By Peter Egwuatu Despite the insurance industry recapitalization currently on hold, Consolidated Hallmark Insurance, CHI Plc, has disclosed that its plan of meeting the N10 billion capital base is still on course as it recorded 8.6 per cent growth in profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2020. The Chairman of CHI Plc, Obinna Ekezie, […]
COVID-19: Vaccinated Nigerians recount experiences
A Section of Nigerians who have received their COVID-19 jabs has debunked some of the common myths and fears expressed over the vaccine
NBS presents Q2’21 set-back as success
By Dele Sobowale “GDP rises 5% YoY; declines 0.80% QoQ” — News Report “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” — Mark Twain, 1835-1910, Vanguard Book of Quotations (VBQ) p130 On August 26, 2021, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, served fellow Nigerians its own brand of statistics. It was the truth, deliberately […]
Kaduna residents in flood prone areas say nowhere to go
Some residents living in flood-prone areas of Kaduna State say they will not relocate as they had nowhere to go in spite of predicted increase in flooding. One of them, Mrs Anna Okolie, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during a survey on preparedness for predicted flooding, that her family members decided to stay […]
From recycling, Adeyemi creates art of Waste Panorama
Iranlade Adeyemi is on academic sojourn with focus on Recycling Exhibition (a PhD Candidate) at School of Design and Creative Arts, Loughborough University, UK
Doctors’ Strike/Exodus: CSOs condemn poor doctors’ welfare, harsh working conditions
Following protracted strike embarked upon by over 19, 000 doctors under the auspices of National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, with no solution in sight to call off the strike, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Sunday, condemned poor doctors’ welfare, harsh working conditions, and others
