NFIU debunks ECOWAS N18bn ISWAP funding allegation
THE Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, has disputed the ECOWAS body report alleging that N18 billion ISWAP funds were laundered through Nigeria’s formal financial system, saying the claim was not true.
Kalu can’t leave APC – Abia chapter
By Clifford Ndujihe The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has pooh-poohed social media reports that Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, is planning to leave the party, saying the politician would not leave a party that made him realise his senatorial ambition after several attempts. Abia State APC Publicity Secretary, […]
Expiration of ultimatum: You ‘ll hear from us within 24hrs, says ASUU
AS ultimatum given by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to the government to implement its demands or face another round of industrial action ended on Sunday, the former has said Nigerians will know its position within 24 hours.
Plateau Peace Building Agency names causes of crises in communities
The Plateau State Peace Building Agency, PPBA has identified resentment, unforgiveness and mutual suspicion, as factors fueling the breach of peace in communities in the State and assure efforts are being geared towards achieving peaceful co-existence among the people.
COVID-19: Nigeria has enough vaccines to cover 70% of population by Dec 2022 ― FG
By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has boasted of enough COVID-19 vaccines to cover over 70 percent of its population by December 2022. Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee PSC on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha disclosed this Monday in Abuja at the opening of a two-day national summit […]
Niger Delta Youths to Buhari: 14 yrs blackout in Ondo South becoming unbearable
By Dayo Johnson Youths in the Ondo South Senatorial District, Ondo state have raised the alarm that the hardship faced occasioned by the 14 years of total blackout have become unbearable to the people in the oil-rich communities. The Ondo South Senatorial District comprises six council areas which include the Ile-Oluji/Oke Igbo, Odigbo, Okitipupa, Irele, […]
NBS promotes spokesman, Ichedi, 8 others to director
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has promoted Mr Joel Ichedi, to the rank of Director, along with eight others, according to a circular issued by the Bureau last week. Others promoted to the rank of director include, Mr Adebisi A.T., Ameh G.E., Anyakora A.C., Babalola D.A., Maigida I.Z., Mustapa A. D., Oriokpa V.I. and Adegbe […]
NALDA engages 400 Gombe youth in wheat production
WITH resolve to reduce unemployment among Nigerian youths through modern agriculture and agribusiness, the National Agricultural Lands Development Authority, NALDA, Monday, engaged 400 youths in Gombe State in wheat production.
Nigeria records $2.5bn major communications sector project —EY Report
By Peter Egwuatu As cross-border investments across Africa gained traction over the last five years with South Africa being the largest investor into the rest of the continent, Nigeria has recorded two large scale investments worth $2.5 billion. The Ernst and Young, EY, 11th Africa Attractiveness Report has revealed that: “In 2020, the country announced two […]
LCFE , Heritage Bank partner on wheat contracts, others
By Peter Egwuatu LCFE has entered into partnership with Heritage Bank Plc to create a structure for trading on wheat contracts and its allied products, following the ongoing intervention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to position the country as a net exporter of wheat . Already, the apex bank’s intervention to address the […]
Ebenezer Onyeagwu named CEO of the Year
As Zenith Bank emerges most responsible organization Zenith Bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has emerged CEO of the Year for a second consecutive year at the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility (SERAS) CSR Africa Awards held at the weekend in Lagos. Zenith Bank Plc also emerged as the “Most Responsible Organisation in Africa” at the […]
