The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new appointments in one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, First Bank of Nigeria PLC, and retained Dr Sola Adeduntan as the bank’s Managing Director. This comes a day after the bank announced the removal of Adeduntan and Gbenga Shobo as his successor....
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The Minister of State, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD), Dr Ochechukwu Ogah, has said that the ministry recorded 1,562,720 grams of Gold production from 2016 to 2020. Mr. Ogah disclosed this during the 2021 Annual Public Lecture organised by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bwari branch,...
The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, as a public holiday to mark 2021 International Workers’ Day Celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. Mr Aregbesola, who...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Attahiru Ibrahim has reiterated the presidency’s support and commitment of the Nigerian Army to end Boko Haram insurgency in the country. Lt. General Attahiru Ibrahim disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after a meeting with...
Trading returned to positive territory on Thursday with the key indices rebounding by 1.75 per cent , amid gains by some highly capitalised stocks. Consequently, the All-Share Index chalked up 679.72 points or 1.75 per cent to close at 39,461.20 from 38,781.48 recorded on Wednesday. Similarly, the market capitalisation...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has flagged off the orientation ceremony for 46 graduates of The Advanced National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS) to comenced The Advanced National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (A-NOAS) in Sokoto State. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the 46 graduates of the B-NOAS...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- Hundreds of sympathizers gathered this afternoon in Sokoto to witness the final laying to rest of late Hajiya A’ishatu Ahmadu Bello, the eldest daughter of the first and only Premier of Northern Nigeria, late Sir Ahmadu Bello (Sardauna of Sokoto). A’ishatu Ahmadu Bello died in...
The African Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the CGIAR System Organization, today pledged to work closely with African leaders to address rising hunger on the continent and shore up adequate financing to...
The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari has said that the declaration of a state of emergency on security cannot solve the entire security challenges affecting the country. Governor Masari, who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday after meeting with the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim...
By YUSUFU IDEGU, Jos- A Plateau based Agro investor and entrepreneur, Mr. Ellio Fadfoul, has disclosed that that assorted fruits and flowers produce in the state would soon be exported to European markets fot sales. Mr. Fadfoul, who disclosed this on Thursday when briefing the State Governor, Simon Lalong...
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, has been honored with gold award for the volume of cargo transported to and from Guangdong Airport in 2020. Logistics of Guangdong Airport Authority Co. Ltd. has awarded Ethiopian as the Gold Award winner of International Airlines Cargo Volume during the 2021 Logistics...
It has not been an easy road for Nigerian workers. Since May 1999, when democracy re-emerged on the political surface called Nigeria, it has been a tough and tumble ride. Even the practice of democracy in the country, contrary to earlier beliefs, have not helped to stop the pangs...
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted no fewer than four students of Capro Secondary Mission School located at Gana Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the incident happened in the early hours of Thursday. However, three of the students have...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, has arrested 33 suspected Internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun. This is contained in a statement signed by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted the...
Wife of Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, has called for mandatory genotype tests for all intending couples. Mrs Obiano, also the Founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), made the call while receiving an award from London Borough of Brent, at Aguleri near Awka on Thursday....
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to name Akure Airport after the late former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Agagu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the called was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep Mayowa Akinfolarinwa (APC-Ondo) and eight...
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Thursday, presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the new Onijaro of Ijaro Ekiti, Oba Joshua Ogunbiyi. Speaking at the ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, Fayemi charged the new Oba to strive hard to make impact in the lives of his...
By YUSUFU IDEGU, Jos- A Jos based security group known as Plateau Our Heritage (POH) has drew the attention of Plateau State Government to an alleged influx of suspects, feared to be runaway bandits from North East in the state. It alleged that the visitors are building up camps...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- An Islamic Cleric in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Malam Abubakar Idris, had been suspended by the State Government for alleged incitement in his preachings. This was contained in a letter addressed to the Cleric which was signed by the Commissioner, Ministry for...