The Central Bank of Nigeria is reported to be preparing to retire about 1,000 employees as part of a strategic workforce realignment.A severance package worth over N50 billion was said to have been allocated as the payoff for the exercise.According to an insider, the retirement initiative is driven by the
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 32 more bodies of the victims of the boat mishap that occurred on River Niger have been recovered, bringing the total number of corpses recovered to 54.Justin Uwazuruonye, Head of Operations for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja operation gave the update
A Nigerian businessman based in Brazil, Ezeokoli Sylva has been caught with 700grams of cocaine buried in his stomach.The suspects who was returning to Nigeria after staying for 35 years in Brazil was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,
The Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony Elumelu, has passionately called for a change of long-standing workplace stereotypes that continue to hinder women’s professional growth and potential.He said this while delivering a compelling address during a meeting with the Association of Professional
Popular investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, has appreciated Nigerians and the media for their solidarity and advocacy during his detention by the Nigerian Army.He said the collective actions were instrumental in securing his release from detention.In a statement on Saturday, after regaining freedom, Soyombo recounted his ordeal, detailing how he was
In a grand celebration of academic excellence and visionary leadership, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) marked its 16th Annual Founder’s Day and 20th Anniversary on a radiant Saturday.The event brought together an august gathering of political figures, diplomats, scholars, and traditional leaders from Yola and beyond.Hosted at the esteemed
The Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos has demanded the immediate release of Nigerian investigative journalist and publisher of an online newspaper, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo.The organisation made the demand in a statement signed by Melody Akinjiyan,Press Freedom Officer,
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) on Friday.Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, was a two-time Minister of Finance, who led Nigeria’s economy to exit foreign debt obligations during her first term under
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the payment of the “13th month” salary for Edo State workers.The Governor has also approved the policy of automatic employment for First Class graduates of Edo extraction from any university in Nigeria and abroad into the State civil service to boost the
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, on her unanimous re-election Friday, as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman
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