The court had granted Cubana Chief Priest bail at the sum of N10million with two sureties in like sum after he pleaded not guilty to the allegation of tampering and abusing the naira during his trial. A Federal High Court in Lagos State on Wednesday, further adjourned until June 25 …
Read More »Nigerian Resident Doctors Threaten Strike Over Non-Payment Of Allowances
This was disclosed in a communique issued after its general meeting held in Kaduna State, while informing all its chapters to give a two-week ultimatum to the chief medical directors and managing directors (CMDs/ MDs) to immediately pay the owed allowance. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened …
Read More »NDIC Vows To Recover N700bn Loan Owed Heritage Bank
…Puts Customers Deposit At N650bn, Says No Need For Panic The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation on Wednesday said it would go after debtors of Heritage Bank owing the bank about N700bn. The Managing Director of the Corporation Bello Hassan, gave the figure during a chat with journalists in Abuja. The …
Read More »JUST IN: Court Adjourns Phillip Shaibu’s Suit Challenging Impeachment As Edo Deputy Governor To June 28
Impeached Edo Deputy Governor, Phillips Shaibu A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of Phillip Shaibu’s suit challenging his impeachment as Edo Deputy Governor to June 28. The hearing was initially set for Monday, June 3 but was postponed due to a labour strike and the absence …
Read More »Akwa Ibom Govt Fixes Date For LGA Elections
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Bassey Eno Akwa Ibom State government is to conduct local government elections for the 31 local government areas of the state and councilors for the 329 political wards on October 26, this year. The government announced the election schedule during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Announces Nationwide Scholarship Programme for 200 Deserving Students
Stanbic IBTC is delighted to announce the launch of its scholarship programme for the 2023/2024 academic year. The initiative is designed to support and invest in the educational development of exceptional Nigerian youths. Through the initiative, scholarships will be awarded to 200 students across the country, thus reaffirming Stanbic IBTC’s …
Read More »Why Measurement and Evaluation is Necessary for the Growth of the PR Industry: A Nigerian Perspective
By: Philip Odiakose As a PR measurement specialist and thought leader in PR measurement and evaluation in Nigeria, I have had the privilege of witnessing the transformative impact that rigorous measurement and evaluation practices can have on the public relations industry. In Nigeria, where the PR industry faces unique challenges and …
Read More »Just in : FG, Labour meeting ends + Full resolutions
The meeting convened by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, with organised labour over the industrial action embarked upon by workers has ended. The meeting was made known to the public on Monday evening by the President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo. Also at …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Recognised as Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Brand
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a leading end-to-end financial institution in Nigeria and a member of the Standard Bank Group, has achieved a significant milestone by being recognised as the fastest-growing brand in Nigeria. This recognition comes from a comprehensive report by Brand Finance, a renowned London-based brand valuation consultancy. The annual …
Read More »Just in : Federal Government Invites Labour For Emergency Meeting Tuesday
The Federal Government, through the National Salaries Wages and Income Commission, has extended an invitation to the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress in a bid to stop ongoing strike by organized labour. However, it is not certain if the Labour leaders will attend the meeting. …
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