Category: News

No Excuse For Violence Against Women
December 4, 2024 No Responses

No Excuse For Violence Against Women

By Mohamed M. Fall No cultural practice, tradition, economic, or social pressure can justify the suffering endured by millions of women and girls.Our role is to challenge these harmful narratives.Gender inequality and violence against women remain among the greatest challenges...
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Namibia Elects First Female President
December 4, 2024 No Responses

Namibia Elects First Female President

Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-Presi...
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Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover Vie For SUV Award
December 4, 2024 No Responses

Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover Vie For SUV Award

The 2024 Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards promises a fierce contest as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Range Rover battle for the title of Nigeria’s top luxury SUV.This year’s competition highlights cutting-edge designs, advanced technolo...
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XMAS: UBA Lights Up Lagos Marina Garden
December 3, 2024 No Responses

XMAS: UBA Lights Up Lagos Marina Garden

United Bank for Africa (UBA) through its Corporate Social Responsibility Arm, the UBA Foundation, has held its annual Garden Light-Up ceremony to kick-start the festive season.The ceremony, held at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) head office in Lagos, brought...
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Greenwich Merchant Bank Appoints Benson Ogundeji As MD/CEO
December 3, 2024 No Responses

Greenwich Merchant Bank Appoints Benson Ogundeji As MD/CEO

The Board of Directors, Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Benson Ogundeji as its substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, following the receipt of the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).The Chairman o...
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‘Tax Reform Bills Will Not Impoverish North’
December 3, 2024 No Responses

‘Tax Reform Bills Will Not Impoverish North’

The presidency on Monday refuted claims that some sections of the Tax Reform Bills are targeted at impoverishing the northern region of the country. According to the presidency, changing the funding source of agencies such as the Tertiary Education Trust...
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G20, BRICS Membership: Nigeria Seeks South Africa Support
December 3, 2024 No Responses

G20, BRICS Membership: Nigeria Seeks South Africa Support

Nigeria has sought South Africa’s backing for its bid to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Nigeria is also seeking South Africa’s support for it to assume leadership roles in thematic discussions...
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Innoson, Mikano, GAC Jostle For Car Assembly Plant Of The Year Award
December 2, 2024 No Responses

Innoson, Mikano, GAC Jostle For Car Assembly Plant Of The Year Award

The race for Nigeria’s premier automotive accolade—Car Assembly Plant of the Year—has intensified, with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) taking on industry heavyweights Mikano International and GAC Motors.This award, scheduled for December 11 at the O...
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EFCC Makes Single Largest Asset Recovery
December 2, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Makes Single Largest Asset Recovery

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday, December 2, 2024 gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments.This is the single largest asset recovery by...
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EFCC Trains 100 Officers On Forensic Document Examination
December 2, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Trains 100 Officers On Forensic Document Examination

In its continuous bid to tackle some emerging crimes and build stronger capacities for future challenges, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has trained One Hundred of its officers on Forensic Document Examination, Digital Forensics, Fingerpri...
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NIMASA DG: AFRICA’S MARITIME SECTOR REQUIRES INNOVATIVE FINANCING
December 2, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA DG: AFRICA’S MARITIME SECTOR REQUIRES INNOVATIVE FINANCING

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has declared that innovative financing models will serve as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development in the African Maritime industry.  M...
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Compt. Nnadi Gets Revenue, Infrastructure Upgrade Awards
December 2, 2024 No Responses

Compt. Nnadi Gets Revenue, Infrastructure Upgrade Awards

Customs Area Controller, Tin Can Island Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi has bagged special awards in respect of his outstanding revenue collection and infrastructure upgrade at the maiden edition of Comptroller General’s Awards held on Friday in Abuja. Speak...
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LASTMA Female Elite Corps Begin Yuletide Traffic Campaign
December 2, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Female Elite Corps Begin Yuletide Traffic Campaign

The Female Elite Corps of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inaugurated an extensive sensitisation campaign to foster adherence to traffic regulations and promote orderly conduct among motorists in Lagos State. This strategic initiative...
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UBA, NIBSS, Others Collaborate On NQR Payment Solution
December 1, 2024 No Responses

UBA, NIBSS, Others Collaborate On NQR Payment Solution

To enhance financial inclusion and the digital payment landscape in Nigeria, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on behalf of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), other Banks and financial institutions, has successfully hosted the inaugural Annual Genera...
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