By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Polaris Bank is giving away millions of Naira in cash prices and other special rewards in its ongoing Save & Win promo. Over 4300 Nigerians will win varying cash prizes ranging from N25,000 to N1 million in the promotion. Below are four basic steps...
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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will continue to engage Nigeria on its strategic priorities areas such as economic and social infrastructure, the President of the bank, Dr Muhammad Aljasseer has said. Aljaseer made this known while briefing newsmen while visiting project sites in Kano State on Tuesday. The president,...
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the health sector of the country. Dr Omosehin Adeyemi-Osowe, Ondo Chairman of NMA, made the appeal in Akure while addressing newsmen as part of activities marking the 2022 Physicians’ Week. The News...
Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider, has announced a partnership with Microsoft and tech and solutions distribution giant, TD African to unveil Smartbox office internet bundles. Airtel’s Director, Business, Ogo Ofomata, said in a statement in Lagos that the partnership was exclusively designed to empower and improve Nigeria’s...
The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the rescue of three of its men, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), held hostage by some community youths. The spokesperson of the command, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the release to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on...
Former first lady, Patience Jonathan, has celebrated her 57th birthday in a grand style on Tuesday, October 25. Her husband, former president Goodluck Jonathan joined their children, family members, and friends to celebrate her at a get-together. Watch the video below…
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has announced that the institution would commence its academic activities on Monday, 7th November, 2022. The Head, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Kabiru Aminu, in a statement obtained by our Correspondent, said that the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN on Tuesday said holding political office is more of an opportunity to serve and positively impact the lives of millions of people, rather than the prestige that comes with the position. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in Abuja at the...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, said that the commission had secured 2,781 convictions as at Oct. 24 on some persons arrested for various financial crimes. Mr. Bawa stated this on Tuesday in Lagos during a one-day workshop on financial crimes’ reporting...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Tuesday in Lagos that it would take decisive steps to ensure that Nigeria operated a 100 per cent cashless economy. Mr Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor, made the assertion at the first year anniversary of the Central Bank Digital Currency, the eNaira....
The Delta House of Assembly has granted Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa’s request for N4 billion bank facility to fund the proposed National Social Housing Programme in the state. This followed the adoption of a motion by the Majority leader, Chief Ferguson Onwo and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Christopher...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the airlift of relief materials to flood victims in riverine communities in Bayelsa. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According...
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo lit the Torch of Unity on Tuesday in Abuja signalling the beginning of its movement for the 21st Edition of the National Sports Festival. The festival is scheduled to hold in Asaba for Nov. 28 to Dec. 10. Performing the exercise at an arena in the...
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has vowed to resign from office if anyone could prove he promised to make him his successor. Wike said this at a state dinner banquet held to celebrate the conferment of distinguished award on infrastructure delivery on him by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said...
The Nigerian Army has restated commitment to collaborate with the police and other security agencies to ensure peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaib stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police...
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a unique opportunity to consolidate Africa’s large market, which will address the economic challenges of the continent. Osinbajo made the assertion at a hybrid International Conference on Africa’s Economy at Newark, New Jersey, with the theme, “African’s...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – No fewer than 612 people have been killed while approximately 2,776 others have been injured in various flood incidents across the country in 2022, the federal government has said. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, in Abuja, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management...
Kanye West has lost his status as a billionaire after Adidas ended a lucrative Yeezy deal in response to his bizarre anti-Semitic scandal , according to Forbes Of West’s estimated $2 billion fortune, a whopping $1.5 billion was attributable to his relationship with Adidas, Forbes said on Tuesday, October, 25, The loss of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would conduct governorship elections for Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states on November 11, 2023. The INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the decision is in fulfillment...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the weekend in Lagos, received a cybersecurity promotion award at the maiden edition of Cybersecurity Merit Awards hosted by the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigerian (CSEAN) which enumerated several steps taken by it to promote a safer Internet....