The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arrested Dennis Baba Wdony, Wycliffe Midala and Samuel Kayode Melaye for allegedly parading themselves as military officers. They allegedly used the office of the Chief of Defence Staff to defraud unsuspecting members of the public through fake contract awards. According to …
Read More »NELFUND approves immediate disbursement of student loans
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says it has approved the immediate disbursement of student loans to successful applicants. NELFUND at its inaugural board meeting took the decision at its inaugural board meeting on Wednesday, as confirmed in a statement signed by its its Head, Media and Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo. …
Read More »Governors meet in Abuja over minimum wage, LG autonomy
Nigerian State Governors on the platform of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are currently in a closed-door meeting in Abuja to discuss the proposed new national minimum wage and other national issues. At the last meeting of the tripartite committee on Minimum wage, the Government representative and organised private sector …
Read More »How Bandits Killed Yusuf Saidu, VC of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
On Monday, Professor Yusuf Saidu, a renowned academic and Vice Chancellor of Research and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, met a tragic end while on an official duty to Kaduna State. According to authentic sources, Professor Saidu and his driver were traveling through Kucheri in Zamfara State when …
Read More »Former Konga CEO, Nick Imudia, Commits Suicide
This is a sad end for Nick Imudia, a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, who reportedly committed suicide in his home. Nick, who was until his death, the CEO of D.light, a leading innovator in the distribution and financing of residential solar energy …
Read More »Police probe Providus Bank, officials, others for alleged N1.1bn scam
The police in Abuja is currently investigating the involvement of Providus Bank Limited, some of its officials and another commercial bank in an alleged N1 billion fraud scam, THE WITNESS reports. THE WITNESS learnt that bank officials are being quizzed following a transfer of about N1 billion by a bureau …
Read More »How Vision And Dedication Catapults An Institution To Greatness
There is no gainsaying that having a vision and purpose, gives direction to ones hustle as well as gives flight to dreams. To put in perspective, It helps you focus on what you want to achieve and the steps you need to take, to get you there. Without a clear vision, …
Read More »The Hidden Bias in PR: Why Independent Evaluation Is a Must for Brands
By: Philip Odiakose The role of public relations has evolved into a crucial component for brand management, reputation building, and strategic communication. However, the growing complexity and stakes of PR activities necessitate an objective and impartial assessment of their outcomes. This is where independent PR monitoring, measurement, and evaluation become indispensable. …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank to host maiden edition of its Home Ownership Summit
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has announced that it will hold the first edition of its Home Ownership Summit for individuals and business owners interested in owning their dream homes and investing in the real estate market. The event, themed ‘Building wealth through homeownership’, will take …
Read More »Dangote accuses IOCs of plotting for our Oil Refinery to fail
… laments as Regulator (NMDPRA) continues to grant licences to import banned dirty diesel, jet fuel Vice President, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of doing everything to frustrate the survival of Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals. …
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