Technology ’ll drive financial inclusion, efficiency in Nigeria- Adeduntan, FirstBank CEO
By Ibukun Emiola The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., Mr Adesola Adeduntan, says technology will drive financial inclusion and increase efficiency in the banking system as trends evolve globally. Adeduntan said this in Ibadan on Wednesday at the inauguration of the FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre,Continue Reading
Kosofe LG distributes food palliatives to 5,000 residents
Palliatives Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, Executive Chairman, Kosofe Local Government says his administration is irrevocably committed to the welfare and well-being of residents and will continue to do its best to positively impact lives in the area. Ogunlewe made the statement at a programme to commemorate the second anniversaryContinue Reading
GenNext: Sanwo-Olu seeks private partnership on youth empowerment
The 2nd Vice President,CIBN, Mr Dele Alabi, The 2nd Vice President,CIBN, Mr Dele Alabi, FCIB, The President Chairman of Council, CIBN Dr. Ken Opara, FCIB, The Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Mr. Femi Hamzat,1st Vice President CIBN, Prof Deji Olanrewaju, FCIB, MD/CEO, FCMB, Mrs Yemisi Edun, FCIB, Registrar/CEO, CIBN,Continue Reading
LASACO Assurance declares N13.9bn dividend for 2022
By Kazeem Akande LASACO Assurance Plc has declared N13.9 billion as dividend for the year 2022 for its shareholders with the aim to diversify in the subsequent years for more profit. Mrs Olateju Philips, the Chairman of LASACO gave the disclosure on Thursday at the company’sContinue Reading
Education stakeholders adopt code of conduct document for Lagos
Busayo Onijala Some education stakeholders have adopted a code of conduct for use by primary and secondary schools in Lagos State to ensure a safer environment for learning and growth. They adopted the code as a working document at a seminar organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Education inContinue Reading
UNFPA trains CSOs on improving life skills of Lagos youths
By Oluwafunke Ishola Lagos, July 25, 2023 (NAN) The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has trained Community Society Organisations (CSOs) on comprehensive life skill education to reduce misinformation and increase young people’s skills in taking informed decisions related to their health. Dr Esther Somefun, Gender and Reproductive Health Analyst,Continue Reading
Subsidy removal: Nigeria’s petrol daily consumption figure reduces by 35%
By Yusuf Yunus The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says country’s petrol daily consumption figure stands at 46.34 million litres per day, due to subsidy removal by the Federal Government. Mr Ahmed Farouk, Chief Executive, NMDPRA, disclosed this during a stakeholders meeting with oilContinue Reading
CIBN holds forum on capacity building for young professionals
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, July 10, 2023 (NAN) The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) says it is introducing human capital development fund to retrain, build capacity and help young professionals in the banking and finance industry to grow their career. The President/Chairman of Council, CIBN,Continue Reading
Let’s make Anambra destination point for commercial, industrial development – Soludo
By Oladapo Udom The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged indigenes living in Nigeria and abroad to work together to make the state a destination point for commercial and industrial development. Soludo said this during a town hall organised by a group under the aegis, ‘Ndi AnambraContinue Reading