The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) yesterday official presented Certificates of Accreditation to Heritage Bank Plc Academy known as “The Refinery” and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Learning Centre. The Institute via a Zoom virtual platform also accredited more 25 Educational Training Service Providers (ETSP), which is …
Read More »Dangote Urges Increased Healthcare Funding, as Africa Formally Receives Polio-free Certification
Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has urged governments across Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and State governments to increase their budget allocations to the healthcare sector, to help ensure improved basic healthcare for the people. Dangote, in his remarks at the formal certification of …
Read More »NAFDAC says chloroquine kills COVID-19 virus in early stages
NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed reliable researches and reports show chloroquine can kill COVID-19 virus at the early stage. She further stated that remdesivir, made by Gilead Sciences Inc, has also been shown …
Read More »FIRSTBANK PARTNERS UN1TY NIGERIA, PROMOTES GROWTH OF THE NIGERIAN MUSIC WITH THE VOICE NIGERIA SEASON 3
First Bank of Nigeria Limited today, announced its lead sponsorship of the TV reality musical talent show, The Voice Nigeria, Season 3. The talent show which is organised by UN1TY Nigeria is created to discover, nurture and bring to the fore musical talents amongst the next generation of Nigerian youth. …
Read More »Adesola Adeduntan to be honored as Forbes Best of Africa
September 11, 2020 will mark an auspicious day for Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, as he will be honored alongside prominent African business leaders such as: CEO of Ocean Marine Security Ltd, Idahosa Wells Okunbo; and founder and executive chairman of Online Integrated Solutions Ltd, Mahmood Ahmadu, for the Forbes Best of …
Read More »We won’t call off strike except FG meets our demands – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it will sustain its current strike if the Federal Government does not address its demands. Speaking at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) in Rivers State, ASUU President Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi said the government must first implement the report of the …
Read More »Polaris Bank CEO, Abiru, retires, thanks staff, CBN for support
Tokunbo Abiru The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank Limited, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, has announced his retirement from the service of Polaris Bank, effective August 31, 2020, having successfully completed his second two-year tenure at the helm of the Bank. In an emotion-laden farewell message to the staff of the …
Read More »BREAKING: Ogunsola emerges UNILAG acting VC
Prof. Ogunsola Professor Folasade Ogunsola has been elected as the acting vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Ogunsola secured the highest number of votes in the election held on Monday during a senate meeting attended by 167 professors. She was the deputy vice-chancellor, Development Services at UNILAG before her …
Read More »UNILAG crisis: Buhari sets up panel, directs Ogundipe, Babalakin to step aside from official duties
Babalakin, Ogundipe The federal government on Friday directed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the University of Lagos, Wale Babalakin, and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe to recuse themselves from official duties, pending the outcome of the special visitation panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari. The information was announced …
Read More »Gov Sanwo-Olu Receives U.S Ambassador To Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard
Speaking, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said: “I received the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard who was at Lagos House to identify with the work we are doing. “I shared with her our priority projects across sectors especially in areas of infrastructure, education and healthcare delivery. “We want institutional …
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