Sterling Bank has continued to demonstrate its commitment to rewarding excellence, hardwork and dedication, and boosting productivity among staff as it announced the promotion of 566 staff. The Bank in a statement signed by its Managing Director and Chief Executive, Yemi Adeola and made available to our reporter explained that the promotion exercise which cut…
United Bank for Africa PLC, the leading pan Africa banking group, with operations in 19 African countries and presence in the London, Paris and New York, is pleased to announce the following executive management appointments, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria: Ayo Liadi; Oliver Alawuba; Ibrahim Puri; Uche Ike and Chuks…
The proposed industrial action by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, for Wednesday, May 18, 2016, has suffered a huge set back. This is because the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, has secured a court order restraining the labour union from embarking on the planned strike. The National Industrial Court granted an order to the…
New things are beginning to happen in the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, despite the crisis that bedevilled the party in recent times. What is presently playing out in the state chapter of the party, according to events watchers, would further increase their fortune in the state ahead of the 2019…
Concerned about the increasing proliferation and engagement of prohibited firearms that threatens security in parts of the country, and as part of initiatives aimed at ensuring adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens, the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has directed all Commissioners of Police in State Commands and the FCT to activate…
The Ajo Babalawo Apapo Odu Cultural Association, a group of Ifa traditional worshipers, has sought for the Lagos State Government support in building an Ifa Temple in Lagos as well as helping to promote the indigenous religious festival to serve as tourist attraction to the State. The Olori Oluwo, Chief Awurela made the call during…
**to focus on retail payment The biggest Card, e-Payment and Identification Exhibition in Africa, tagged: CBN Cashless CardExpo is set to hold the 16th edition at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Organisers of the annual card conference and exhibition, Intermarc Consulting Limited said that this year’s edition will have special focus on…
**Vows Not To Worry Her Again **Placed Under Police Watch Following threats to the life of star actress, Toyin Aimakhu and her eventual report to the Lagos Command of the Nigeria Police, Nigerian film marketer, Seun Egbegbe, has been placed under close watch by the security agency. Toyin had reported to the police about threats…
The floor of the House of Representatives was thrown into commotion on Monday, May 16, 2016, when Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, was prevented from being questioned on the recent hike in pump price of petrol. Kachikwu was directed to appear before the House on Monday, which he honoured, but as soon…
Managing Director of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo recently spoke alongside others on corporate governance in Nigeria. The occasion, organised by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, ISCAN, took place at the Civic Centre in Lagos. The Heritage Bank boss was at the institute’s Roundtable on Corporate Governance as Chairman of the occasion.…