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BrickHall Schools: Controversy as four-year-old boy dies in Abuja school
Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil of BrickHall Schools Abuja reportedly died in the school on Wednesday during its feeding hours. The parents of the deceased are suspecting foul play.
EFCC to arraign Emefiele on fresh charge, says he printed N684.5m notes with N18.9bn
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for approving the printing of N684.5m notes at the rate of N18.96bn.
Onakoya: Playing Chess from The Slum to World Record by Reuben Abati
Tunde Onakoya, the 29-year-old Nigerian Chess Master who has just broken the World Record for the longest chess marathon is most appropriately an embodiment of the Nigerian can-do spirit, the capacity of the average Nigerian to snatch victory from the depths of despair, indeed just when you think it is over, the Nigerian is so resilient, he keeps foraging for faith.
FIRSTBANK clinches the prestigious Corporate Bank Award at the 2023 Euromoney Awards for Excellence
FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, was announced as the Best Corporate Bank at the recent prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023.
WaterWays: Blue Economy gets its blueprint from Lagos- LAGFERRY MD
The Managing Director/CEO of Lagos State Ferry Services ( LAGFERRY), Hon. AbdoulBaq Ladi Balogun, has said the blue economy sector gets its blueprint from Lagos.
ADEDUNTAN: FIRSTBANK IS FUTURE-PROOF AND REMAINS COMMITTED TO THE GOLD STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN BANKING
At the dawn of the new year, it is natural for the Nigerian banking sector operators to anticipate dynamic shifts in regulations, increased digital innovations, and a focused approach toward sustainable growth and financial inclusion, while both the government and private sector eagerly anticipate the banking industry’s pivotal role in driving economic resilience, fostering innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and spearheading inclusive financial initiatives to bolster national development.
Reprieve for varsities as President Tinubu hint on re-introduction of full autonomy for Nigeria varsities
The Federal Government is working towards the re-introduction of the Policy of University Full Autonomy.
Premier League: Wolves target £10m rated Nigerian striker, Durosinmi in January
Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly joined the race to sign Viktoria Plzen Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi in the January transfer window.
Inequalities reporting fellowship commences with 12 shortlisted journalists
The 2023 Inequalities Reporting Fellowship of the Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ) commenced with a two-day training workshop for the 12 journalists who made it from the 374 applicants.
FBNHoldings Wows the Market with 2023 H1 Earnings Blowout
FBNHoldings (FBNH), the parent company of Nigeria’s pioneer Bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited published stellar results, confounding analysts, and exciting investors. Equally as amazing as the spectacular results, which saw earnings per share surge by 234% to N5.19 was the fact that the banking behemoth was able to eke out this profit in a financially hostile policy environment where bank earnings have been squeezed. The Bank’s holding company has also been a subject of shareholder squabbles, which ordinarily should be a distraction to the management and a drag on profitability. But in spite of these challenges, the outstanding results are a testimony to the depth of its management and its capacity to execute a robust strategy.