Alpha Morgan Capital graduates first set of trainees in Lagos, Abuja
By Nnamdi Ojiego The Group Managing Director, GMD, Alpha Morgan Capital, Ade Buraimo, has disclosed that the primary goal of setting up the Alpha Morgan Academy was to bridge the talent gap in the industry and develop excellently trained banking professionals with world-class skills to compete in the global market. Buraimo stated this during the […]
FG decides on hazard allowance for health workers next week – Ngige
The Federal Government Monday said it would take its final decision on the proposed new hazard allowance for health workers next week.
AIO calls for structured insurance market across Africa
By Rosemary Iwunze Africa Insurance Organization, AIO, has called for a structured insurance market across the continent. AIO President, Mr. Tope Smart made this call when the Executive Committee of the AIO met with the executive members of the Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, on behalf of the Nigerian insurance market. Speaking at the meeting, Smart […]
Sheath your sword, Ngige urges Anambra APC warring members
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has urged warring members of the Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to sheath their sword as leaders of the party put heads together for a solution. Senator Ngige, who is the leader of the party in the state in […]
Why banditry, kidnapping persist in Nigeria — Deji of Akure
*Blames presidency cabal for nation’s economic woes By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, on Monday said that banditry and kidnapping persist in the country because the economy is in a free fall. He blamed the political class for mismanaging the resources of the nation, thereby plunging […]
SGBV: FG to train investigators, prosecutors – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, says it is imperative to train investigators and prosecutors who handle Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases. Malami said this at the `First Moot Court Trial’ organised by the Finistry, FCT High Court in collaboration with the EU through the Rule of […]
Two police personnel missing as suspected gunmen attack Ebonyi Lawmaker
Suspected gunmen have attacked Mr Chinedu Awo, Lawmaker, representing Ohaukwu North constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly. Confirming the incident, the Spokesperson of the Police Command in the state, DSP Loveth Odah, told journalists in Abakaliki on Monday that two police personnel were also abducted during the attack. The policemen were in the company […]
FG making frantic efforts to tackle security challenges, says Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient, saying the Federal Government is making frantic efforts to tackle security challenges in the country. Omo-Agege (Delta Central-APC) made the appeal on Monday at the 90th Anniversary of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide. The event was held at […]
Police open application portal, exempt pregnant women, amputees, from 2021 recruitment
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday said pregnant women, amputees, and those with bent legs are exempted from participation in its 2021 recruitment exercise. This followed the opening of its online application recruitment portal to commence the exercise. In an announcement, the force said, “Female applicants must not be pregnant at the time of recruitment”. […]
Residents protest dilapidated Benin-Warri Highway
Residents of Oghede and other communities near the by-pass along Benin–Warri road, in Edo state blocked the road for the fourth day complaining about its bad state that has made it not passable. A resident in the area, Omo Osifo said the reason for the protest was because of deaths happening on that road with […]
Chaos in Benin as bus drivers withdraw services
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City There was chaos in several parts of Benin City, Monday, as bus drivers mostly those driving mini-buses withdrew their services from the roads over alleged extortion by personnel of the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA) and Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV). Commuters going from Wire Road to Ugowo, New […]
