British worker numbers bounce back as vacancies hit record high
UK worker numbers have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels after the biggest jump in employment since 2014, new figures showed. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the number of UK workers on payrolls rose by 241,000 between July and August to move 1,000 above levels before the Coronavirus outbreak. It also said that the rate […]
Kidnapped Zamfara students regain freedom
*Kebbi abductions: Parents lose hope, cry to government By Haruna Aliyu Birnin Kebbi—The kidnapped students of Government Day Secondary School, Kaya in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State regained their freedom after 13 days in captivity. After being released by their abductors, the students were received by Governor Bello Matawalle in Gusau, on Sunday.Gunmen, […]
Nigeria’s oil production records shortfall, below OPEC quota
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s crude oil production fell by 6.68 percent to 1.239 million barrels per day in the month of August from 1.323mb/d in July, latest report from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has shown. The daily oil production figure excludes condensate which Nigeria is not under obligation to report to […]
Akwa Ibom govt to establish College of Science & Technology
A College of Science and Technology that will run as an intermediary programme to prepare students into Science and bridge the gap of effective science learning preceding tertiary education, is to be established by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has announced.
FirstBank wins Private Bank of the Year award
By Babajide KomolafeFirst Bank of Nigeria Limited, has been awarded the Private Bank of the Year 2021 by Global Finance, the voice of the global market renowned for its comprehensive coverage and analysis of the financial industry, international business and global economy. The bank was bestowed the Private Bank of the Year award for its […]
Appeal Court President seeks upward review of justices’ salaries
Justice Dongban-Mensem said as President of the Court of Appeal, she receives the sum of N206,425, while other justices on the bench of the Court of Appeal, go home with N166,285 every month.
