Leading total telecommunications solutions provider, Globacom, has announced the sponsorship of this year’s edition of Ofala Festival scheduled to hold at Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra State, from October 14 to 15, 2023. The annual event is a customary obligation performed by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha. The …
Read More »Scavengers Constitute 1% Of Lagos’ Active Workforce – LAWMA
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has said that scavengers constitute about 1 percent of Lagos State’s active workforce. According to LAWMA, these scavengers do not only contribute to recycling efforts in the state, but also to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Director, Public Affairs of LAWMA, Folashade Kadiri, …
Read More »Emirates marks one of its busiest summers ever
Emirates, the world’s largest International Airline, marks one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers with average seat load factors exceeding 80% across its global network between June and August. Looking at the coming months, Emirates’ booking trends show unabated demand for international travel across its network. …
Read More »GTCO Reduces Tenure Of Non-Executive Directors To Six Years
Guaranty Trust Holdings Company Plc has slashed the number of years a Non-Executive Director (NED) and Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) will serve on its board to six years, the bank revealed in its audited financial statement. The move was in compliance with the recent tenure adjustment for bank executives and …
Read More »UBA’s Back to School Package Offers Exclusive Discounts, Benefits for Children, Parents
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is proud to announce its highly anticipated “Back2School” package, designed to provide exclusive discounts and benefits for both children and their parents. As the new school session kicks off, UBA continues to fulfil its commitment to fostering a seamless educational journey …
Read More »CSO Investigation Reveals PenCom DG Aisha Dahiru Was Falsely Accused Of Misappropriating Over $1.8m
The report of the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds by the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Aisha Dahiru-Umar, conducted by the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has absolved the PenCom boss of any wrongdoings. The preliminary report of the investigation revealed that Dahiru …
Read More »Angolan President Lourenço invites Tinubu for urgent talk
President Joao Lourenco of Angola Angolan President João Lourenço on Wednesday invited his counterpart and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu, to the regular bilateral and multilateral consultations of African leaders aimed at tackling common challenges across the continent. This is indicated in …
Read More »Imo: Okorocha, Araraume collapse support structures for Anyanwu
..as PDP inaugurates Council The Imo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its campaign council for the Nov. 11 governorship election with a boost from two APC stalwarts, Rochas Okorocha and Senator Ifeanyi Araraume. Their endorsement of the PDP candidate, Senator Samuel Anyanwu was announced at …
Read More »Elumelu visits Tinubu, lauds President’s policy initiatives
Tinubu with Elumelu Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), had lauded President Bola Tinubu for his policy initiatives since taking office, stressing that the private sector is “encouraged” by the reforms. Speaking with State House journalists after meeting with the president on Tuesday, Elumelu expressed optimism that …
Read More »NNPCL sanctions service agents in viral video under-dispensing PMS
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said it has taken disciplinary action against service agents working for it’s retail arm caught under-dispensing petrol to customers. The company made the announcement via its official Twitter account on Tuesday. The video circulating on social media depicted NNPC Retail Ltd. service agents, under-dispensing fuel …
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