The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have resolved to strengthen their collaboration in tackling corruption in the financial sector. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, May 31, 2021, the Chairman of CIBN, Bayo Olugbemi stated that there was…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, on Thursday, 27 May 2021 held its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to adopt the company’s audited financial statements for the 2020 financial year amongst other resolutions. The AGM held by proxy in line with the NCDC COVID-19 guidelines. The highlight of the AGM was…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the Federal Government to provide adequate funding for the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, an international gateway to West African countries. He said Lagos State Government has taken a leap to start a 10-lanes highway on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and it has already done almost 18 kilometers of the road.…
The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC) has reiterated its unwavering commitment towards empowering the nation’s youth, through programs that enable them to thrive and also contribute meaningfully to economic development. The Manager, Sustainability & Community Affairs, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), Ifeoma Okoye reaffirmed this at the campus edition of the company’s Youth Empowered Programme tagged…
FC Barcelona has completed the signing of Sergio Aguero from Manchester City after his contract with Manchester City expired this summer. The Argentine joined the club on a free transfer and signed a contract until the end of the 2022/23 season with his buyout clause set at 100 million euros. Barca moved for Aguero after…
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed shock over the death of his former political adviser, Ahmed Gulak, who was killed by unknown assailants in Owerri, Imo State. The former President described his death as a painful loss, noting that the deceased was a loyal public servant and dedicated patriot. Gulak, a chieftain of…
Following the ceaseless gale of defection rocking the Rivers State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said the determination of Rivers people to severe the state from the bonds of the PDP scavengers, after two terms of maladministration which has left citizens to…
The Chinese government has announced that it will allow couples to have up to three children as part of policies to address the country’s aging population. The decision was announced on Monday after a Communist Party Politburo meeting chaired by President Xi Jinping. The party in a statement said that the three-child policy will be…
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has urged government to faithfully follow through the Backward Integration Policy in the sugar industry as the nation stands to rake in foreign exchange up to $700millon yearly from Sugar production self-sufficiency. Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Aliko Dangote at its 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos said that…
As an advocate of a healthy sleep culture from the cradle, Mouka continues to raise awareness for the importance of quality sleep, especially in children, as this is necessary for sound physical and mental development. Mouka led the innovation trail when it launched its Dreamtime range of children’s mattresses to bolster its stance on the…