Nigeria would be rich if leaders left public funds in banks – Obi
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has said Nigeria would be significantly wealthier if leaders left public funds in banks to generate interest instead of mismanaging the country's resources.
At 50: Brand refresh raises questions about heritage, consumer loyalty
By Chioma Obinna As competition in Nigeria’s non-alcoholic beverage market continues to evolve, Maltina, one of the country’s longstanding malt drink brands, has unveiled a refreshed visual identity to mark its 50th anniversary, retaining its familiar taste while introducing redesigned packaging across its product range.The new identity, unveiled by Nigerian Breweries Plc last week, features […]
Catholic bishops declare nationwide fasting, prayer
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has declared a nationwide prayer and fasting programme to promote free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in 2027.The programme, themed ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’, is drawn from Amos 5:24.The bishops announced the initiative in a statement signed by their President, Archbishop Matthew Ndagoso, and Secretary, Bishop Peter […]
Firm launches app to simplify payments without account numbers
By Chioma Obinna A digital payment application developed in partnership with 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), StreetPay has been unveiled with features that allow users to discover payment recipients, request payments and manage transactions without the usual exchange of account details. In a press statement made available to Vanguard, the platform’s founder, Dr Yemi Ipadeola, […]
Jigawa NUJ secures release of six inmates
By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has secured the release of six inmates from the Gumel Correctional Centre by paying fines imposed on them by the courts. The intervention was part of activities marking the council’s maiden Press Week, aimed at promoting humanitarian services and supporting vulnerable members […]
HRD Solutions pushes workforce readiness over recruitment
HRD Solutions Ltd, a workforce development and recruitment advisory firm, is advocating a shift from conventional hiring practices to a workforce model that integrates recruitment, training, performance management and employee retention. The company said the approach was necessary to address the gap between academic qualifications and workplace readiness confronting employers in Nigeria and other African […]
