Nigeria’s premier university, University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa.(UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, as an Ambassador of the university following the commemoration of its seventy-five years in existence. The conferment on Alawuba, who is himself an alumnus of the great institution, is in recognition of his sterling contribution…
…AMATO Wants FG to Introduce E-TAG to Eliminate Theft of E-Call Up Identity The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola has promised to eliminate extortions of maritime truck drivers, illegal checkpoints, unapproved parking of trucks along the road among other vices causing traffic along the port access roads, within one week. Rising…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group and the leading end-to-end financial services provider in Nigeria, recently announced various Board appointments across the Group. These appointments are a reflection of the Group’s commitment to strengthening its leadership teams and driving continued growth and innovation in the financial services sector. Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli,…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the GTCO Autism Conference 2023 and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference…
Stanbic IBTC Nominees, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Bank, has been honored with the prestigious Best Sub-Custodian Bank Award in Nigeria at the 2023 Global Finance Awards. This feat marks the 15th time the Bank has received this esteemed honour, reaffirming its commitment to providing innovative and efficient services to clients worldwide. The award recognises…
By Adewole Kehinde “N2.1Bn Pension Scam: Maina to Spend 8 Years in Prison.” A headline like this is one of the many reasons the Police Pension Board Bill should be signed urgently. Policemen who risk their lives for 35 years shouldn’t die waiting for their pension. An individual who can’t pass through one-quarter of what Nigerian…
Novex, a groundbreaking brand of household cleaning solutions, is making waves in the Nigerian market with its locally manufactured range of bleach, antiseptics, glass, toilet, floor, and multi-purpose cleaners. This innovative product has quickly gained recognition for its ability to provide effective surface cleaning without the concerns of harsh chemicals or fumes. Introduced by the…
Following Friday, 16 June 2023, the Police Serve Commission’s approval of the appointment of a former 3-time Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, psc, mni, LLB (Hons), BL, LLM (Dundee), FCPA, FCECFI, fnipr, mipra as Deputy Inspector- General of Police, DIG, many have hailed the promotion as a welcome development. A consummate, refined and vastly…
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote was on Monday night recognized and given the “Founder of the Year 2023” award by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) at an award ceremony held by the bank in in Accra, Ghana. The award was given to Dangote because of his newly opened $19bn petrochemicals plant, which is now the…
As part of her contribution to the future of work, Funmi Modupe, author of JAPA and CEO of Schoolingyonda Consultancy recently unveiled a new book – JAPA at Laterna Ventures in Lagos. The educational masterpiece takes a critical look at a generation in transition, driven by the growing interconnectedness of a new world. It was a…