The African Union has appointed President Bola Tinubu as the Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership.Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, titled, ‘President Tinubu appointed as AU Champion for health.’ “The African Union has identified the Nigerian leader as the right champion for this noble…
Zenith Bank has appointed Adaora Umeoji as its first female Group Managing Director/Chief Executive. Her appointment, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, takes effect from June 1, 2024, according to the bank.Her appointment, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, takes effect from June 1, 2024, according to…
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development in collaboration with Lagos State Resident Registration Agency has concluded plans to register the youths in the State. The Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, explained that the exercise was aimed at building a reliable database for youths in the state.Ogunlende said,…
An Abuja-based private hospital, Alliance Hospital and Service Ltd and four of its staff, have been arraigned by National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP) on an 11-count charge bordering on alleged involvement in organ harvesting They were all charged in contravention of Section 20 (3) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition),…
The eleven power distribution companies (DisCos) secured the total amount of N53.3 billion in credit facility from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). The initiative which began in 2020 aimed at supplying 962, 832 electricity meters in the six geopolitical zones of the country. However, the report shows that 883,511 meters…
The Federal Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lab Four, a United States firm, to establish sustainable employment opportunities for Nigerian youth. According to the Minister of Industry, Trade and investment, this initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s 8-point agenda, relating to global trade agreements and talent exchange worldwide. This is why the…
Weststar Associates Limited, the authorized distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, has announced the arrival of the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a development expected to set the nation’s auto landscape aglow again. The iconic vehicle is said to set new standards in luxury and innovation, bringing the legend and renowned heritage of the Mercedes-Benz brand to car…
The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has put the government on notice that it will begin a three-day warning strike tomorrow over the non-payment of four months withheld salaries as directed by President Bola Tinubu. The President had, in October 2023, directed that the university workers who embarked on a prolonged strike in 2022…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State says he has not received any salary since he assumed office two years ago. Soludo disclosed this in Awka, the state capital at the International Convention Center, during the celebration of the second anniversary of his administration. He also added that his wife, Nonye Soludo, being the first…
Security vote is a monthly allowance that is allocated to Governors of the 36 states for the sole purpose of funding security services within such states. The monthly fund which runs into billions of naira and vary based on the level of security required by the individual state have not been widely accepted by citizens…
