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. …
Read More »Gunmen who killed soldiers don’t deserve to live — Labour Party
The Labour Party has said that unknown gunmen operating in the South East do not deserve to be spared. The party made this comment following the killing of five soldiers by gunmen during the Biafran Day celebration on Thursday. The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, in …
Read More »Ecobank Nigeria announces third edition of ‘Adire Lagos Experience’
Ecobank Nigeria says it has concluded plans to host the third edition of “Adire Lagos Experience”. The four days exhibition will take place at the ultra-modern Ecobank Pan African Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos. It will be held from June 14 to 17, 2024. Announcing the programme in Lagos State, Adeola Ogunyemi, …
Read More »NLC shutdown Lagos secretariat, Ikeja
Leaders and members of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday, shut the gate of the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, cordoning off the entire premises from workers gaining access. The Eagle Online learnt that the action is in compliance with the directive of the National body of NLC …
Read More »Nigeria’s Forex Reserves Rose By $435.8m As Naira Continuous To Depreciate In May
CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose by 1.35 per cent to $435.8m month-on-month to end the month of May at $32.69bn compared to $32.25bn which it was on April 30, 204. Analysis of the movement of reserves on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s database showed that reserves …
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