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2021 Abuja Lawyers League to kick off May 15 – Organisers

On: March 5, 2021

By Priscilla Osaje The Abuja Lawyers League (ALL), an annual football competition, will begin on May 15, according to the organisers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition is aimed at cresting an environment for lawyers to socialise outside the courtrooms. The chief host of the 2021 ALL,Continue Reading

Islamic finance institute to partner TrustBanc Arthur

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Business, Economy/Business

By Rukayat Adeyemi The Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (IIFP) is seeking partnership with TrustBanc Arthur, a non-interest investment institution, to further deepen the penetration of Islamic finance in Nigeria. IIFP Acting President, Dr Tajudeen Yusuf, made this known when he led associate members of the institute on aContinue Reading

Abia Govt seeks stakeholders’ support in fight against crime

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has urged stakeholders and residents of the state to support his administration’s efforts to end the rising wave of violent crimes in the area. Ikpeazu made the call on Friday at the grand finale of the sensitisation campaign against criminal activities held atContinue Reading

Police kill 4 suspected pirates in Akwa Ibom

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Sunday Bassey The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said its officers killed four suspected pirates who specialised in terrorising fishermen in Ibeno waterways in the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Macdon Odiko, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibeno LocalContinue Reading

AfCFTA, key driver for Africa’s post COVID-19 economic recovery – S-G

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Economy/Business, Foreign

By Rukayat Moisemhe Mr Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has described the AfCFTA as a driver for Africa’s recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. He said it would drive recovery from impacts of the pandemic on the continent’s industralisation growth and development agenda.Continue Reading

FirstBank unveils First Global Transfer to ease cross-border payments

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Business, Economy/Business

By Itohan Abara-Laserian First Bank of Nigeria Ltd has unveiled First Global Transfer (FGT) to promote international transfer of funds across its subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa. FirstBank Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday inContinue Reading

Ex-president Jonathan felicitates Obasanjo at 84

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: General News

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Jonathan, in a goodwill message he personally signed on Friday in Abuja, described Obasanjo as a sincere patriot, thanking God for his life and all the great things heContinue Reading

Ogun govt. inaugurates ICT lab in MAPOLY

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Education

By Abiodun Lawal The Ogun Government on Friday inaugurated a 280-seater capacity Information Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory project at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta. Speaking after the inauguration, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, Commissioner for Education, commended the institution for moving in tandem with the vision of Gov. Dapo Abiodun. Arigbabu noted thatContinue Reading

NSE moves 587.74m shares worth N13.62bn in bearish trading

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Business, Economy/Business

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday staked N13.62 billion on 587.74 million shares in 4,895 deals. This was in contrast with 493.17 million shares valued at N4.72 billion exchanged in 5,486 deals on Thursday. Mansard Insurance dominated trading activities, accounting for 282.32 million sharesContinue Reading

We’ll ensure Nigerians no longer live in fear, says CDS Irabor

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Ismaila Chafe The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has assured that the newly promoted Service Chiefs would ensure that Nigerians no longer lives in fear. Irabor gave the assurance when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after the service chiefs were decorated with their new ranks,Continue Reading

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