Creativity, innovation, and culture will take centre stage as the Osun State SDG Creatives Conference 2025 kicks off from 28th to 30th January at the SDG Skill Acquisition Centre in Iragbiji, Osun State Themed “Innovate, Create, and Transform: Unlocking the Creative Economy for Sustainable Development,” the event aims to highlight …
Read More »Depot price hike: Marketers jostle to join Ardova, Heyden in Dangote Refinery bulk-purchase incentives
… for competitive pump price Attracted by the bulk-purchase agreement incentives being offered by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, more oil marketers in the country are jostling to be listed as beneficiaries of the agreement. The bulk-purchase agreement, the petroleum marketers reasoned, offers a guaranteed price stability as against purchase from …
Read More »Mitigating Food Crisis: Conlek CEO, Oluwaleke Toba, Speaks On Proposed 2025 African Regional Conference
As part of efforts to mitigate food scarcity, drought and to equally reverse struggles to cope with climate crisis and global economic downturn, local and international experts have expressed readiness to work out modalities on how to bring new lease of life to Nigerians and by extension, Africans. These experts …
Read More »FIRSTBANK CLARIFIES MISLEADING REPORTS, REASSURES CUSTOMERS OF GOLD STANDARD BANKING SERVICES
Our attention has been drawn to recent media reports regarding a commercial transaction between First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) and General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) that is currently a subject of litigation. As a responsible and law-abiding corporate citizen of Nigeria with utmost respect for the courts, FirstBank will not …
Read More »Sterling Bank Increases Employee Salaries by 7%, Yet Employee Expectations Remain Unmet
Sterling Bank, a Nigerian tier-two commercial bank with a ₦174.76 billion market capitalization, has implemented a salary increase for its 3,000+ employees to mitigate the impact of increased living costs and inflation. This approximately 7% adjustment was internally communicated via memo in early January 2025. This decision aligns with a …
Read More »The Rise and Fall of the seemingly impenetrable Mudashiru Obasa
When the news of Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly broke, it sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Many dismissed it as hearsay or political gossip. For years, Obasa had cultivated a reputation of invincibility, commanding respect and fear alike. Even former Lagos State …
Read More »Power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday said that power generation in the country increased by about 30 per cent in 2024. Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly complex. He said that when he assumed the …
Read More »Lagos APC Denies Resignation Order for LG Chairmen
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has debunked claims that incumbent council chairmen seeking re-election have been directed to resign their positions. This clarification was made by Seye Oladejo, the party’s spokesperson, following the circulation of what he described as a misleading publication. According to Oladejo, the false …
Read More »Rivers APC Dismisses Allegations Of Plot To Unseat President Tinubu
…Describes Claims As “Tales By Moonlight” The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State led by Emeka Beke has issued a strongly-worded statement dismissing allegations made by Chibuike Ikenga, the publicity Secretary of the party led by Tony Okocha, claiming that former Governor Rotimi Amaechi is working with Governor Siminalayi …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers re-introduces self-service channels, an innovative way for customers to serve themselves
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a leading pension fund administration firm in Nigeria and a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing customer experience by providing innovative solutions through the self-service channels. This is to ensure that customers get the support they need quickly. These self-service …
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