All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly members yesterday got the nod to negotiate with the opposition in their bid for principal positions in the Ninth Assembly. It is democratic to do so, the party said in a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stressed that the party …
Read More »FG: No Plan to Remove Fuel Subsidy
Despite pressures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank that Nigeria should end its fuel subsidy regime, the federal government has said there is no immediate plan to remove the petroleum lifeline. This is coming as the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) yesterday disclosed that Nigeria’s …
Read More »Indebtedness! Heritage Bank takes over Ayo Animashaun’s Hip TV
Indications have shown that Heritage Bank Plc yesterday, on an order of Federal High Court Ikoyi Division seized the property of Smooth Promotions Limited, owner of Hip TV, owned by Ayo Animashaun, situated at No. 4 Ogundana Street, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja; Lagos following inability to pay back the bank …
Read More »NNPC debunks fuel scarcity rumour, says more than 1bn litres in stock
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has debunked rumours surrounding fuel scarcity in the country. The rumour, which has caused some tension across the country was claimed as false by the corporation’s verified Twitter handle in a statement signed by Ndu Ughamadu, its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division. The corporation’s …
Read More »Tony Elumelu Foundation Hosts European Commission, Leading Development Finance Institutions and Think Tanks in Brussels
Highlights the Relevance and Urgency to Support Entrepreneurial Led Economic Growth in Africa Tony Elumelu, CON engaging the distinguished audience at the convening on Africa’s economic transformation convened by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Brussels on April 10, 2019 L-R: Carl …
Read More »GMD/CEO designate, Zenith Bank visits Governor-elect Lagos State
Enhance Cultural Crafts and Skills with Western Education- Chief Mrs. Nike Okundaye
The award-winning cultural curator, Chief Mrs. Nike Okundaye has encouraged Nigerian youths to enhance their cultural crafts and skills with their various level of education. This statement was made at the Women’s Day edition of Yoruba Lakotun, the cultural renaissance show, which took place at Freedom Park in Lagos recently. …
Read More »BREAKING: Fire guts Imo Airport arrival terminal
There was panic on Monday afternoon as fire broke out at the arrival section of the Sam Mbakwe international cargo airport in Owerri, Imo State.. The cause of the fire was not known as at the time of filling this report but a source at the Airport said that there …
Read More »ZENITH BANK APPOINTS EBENEZER ONYEAGWU GMD/CEO EFFECTIVE JUNE I, 2019
Zenith Bank Plc. has announced the appointment of Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu as the Group Managing Director/CEO of the bank effective June 1, 2019, subject to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval. The appointment is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within. Onyeagwu …
Read More »A CONVERSATION WITH YINKA SANNI – REGIONAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE, WESTERN AFRICA, STANDARD BANK – BY LINCOLN MALI
LM: My Leader, Thank you so much for being part of our leadership conversations aimed at young leaders and entrepreneurs across Africa YS: Thanks so much for the opportunity, My Leader. LM: Congratulations on your new role as Regional Chief Executive, what does it entail? YS: Thank you for …
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