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March 8, 2023 No Responses

IWD: Ecobank Celebrates Women, Assures of Equal Treatment At Workplace

Ecobank Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), has said its workplace is free of bias and gender-based discriminations. Speaking on the anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD), Head, Human Resources, Ecobank Nigeria, Adekunle Adewuyi, stated that the...

March 8, 2023 No Responses

Businessman Jailed Over Forged N100m Fidelity Bank draft

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a businessman, Ernest Uduebor, for possession of forged Fidelity bank draft of N100 million. Justice Ramon Oshodi sentenced Uduebor to one-year imprisonment following his guilty plea to the amended one-coun...

March 8, 2023 No Responses

MSC: We Are Willing, Ready To Adopt Alternative Fuels

World’s largest container shipping company MSC is ready to embrace alternative fuels as part of its commitment to decarbonize its operations, Claudio Abbate, Vice President of Maritime Policy and Government Affairs at MSC Group, has said. Abbate said the com...

March 8, 2023 No Responses

Focus On World Cup, Sports Minister Charges Flying Eagles

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, has charged the Flying Eagles to put behind Monday’s semi-finals loss to The Gambia at ongoing Under-20 Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) and focus on the World Cup. Dare gave the...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

NNPC Replaces Eroton As Operator Of OML 18

The management of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has replaced Eroton Exploration and Production Limited as the new operator of oil mining lease (OML) 18. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr Garbadeen Muhammad,...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

FirstBank Appoints Seyi Oyefeso as Executive Director

FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd., has appointed Mr Oluseyi Oyefeso as Executive Director, Retail Banking in charged of the South. In a statement on Monday in Lagos, the bank said his appointment, which took effect on March 2, 2023, was subject...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

Naira Exchanges N461.33 To Dollar At Investors, Exporters Window

Naira on Monday exchanged at N461.33 to a dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The rate represented an increase of 0.09 per cent, compared to the N461.75 for which it exchanged to the dollar before the close of business...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

Brazil, Luxembourg Join International Chamber Of Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has announced FEDIL Shipping, Luxembourg and the Brazilian Association of Cabotage Owners as affiliate members of the associations. FEDIL Shipping acts as...

March 6, 2023 No Responses

Nigeria, India Sign MoU On Meteorological Science Research

Nigeria and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration in the conduct of meteorological science, technical research and development. A statement issued on Sunday by Mr James Odaudu, the Special Assistant on Public Affairs...

March 6, 2023 No Responses

INEC Seeks Permission To Reconfigure BVAS

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to approach Appeal Court on Monday for an order to allow it to reconfigure its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the March 11 state elections. A credible source in the commission hinted...

March 6, 2023 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts 778,190 Pills Of Tramadol, Others

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has Intercepted 778,190 pills of pharmaceutical opioids including tramadol from suspects in Taraba and other states. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday explained that...

March 5, 2023 No Responses

MOMAN Tasks Downstream Operators On Automation

The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) on Saturday urged operators in the Nigerian downstream sector to ensure automation of their services. According to the body, their services being automated will help them on data generation, improve produc...

March 5, 2023 No Responses

NAWOJ To Women: Take Rightful Place In Leadership

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos Chapter, has urged women to unite and take their rightful place in leadership. Chairperson, NAWOJ Lagos, Mrs Adeola Ekine, made the call in a statement on Saturday ahead of the commemoration of...

March 5, 2023 No Responses

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L – R: Alhaji Sulyman Bello, Representative of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association; ACP Olajide Agboola, Area Commander, Area J; Chief (Mrs) Odetoyinbo Feyisara, Founder of Moral Rearmanent NGO; Oloye Mustapha Okunmoyinbo, Baale of Alasi...