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NDIC begins verification of depositors of Unyogba microfinance bank

On: January 25, 2023

By Ginika Okoye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called on depositors of Unyogba Microfinance Bank in-liquidation to come forward for their verification and payment of their insured deposits. The corporation on its Twitter handle on Wednesday said the bank was located in Kogi. The NDIC said the exerciseContinue Reading

8 school children killed after boat capsizes in Ghana

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 25, 2023

In: Foreign

Eight school children in Ghana’s Bono East Region were killed after the boat taking them to school capsized on the Volta Lake, officials confirmed. National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) told newsmen that the eight, five boys and three girls aged five to 12, were among 20 pupils who were onContinue Reading

Plans underway by FG to create database for missing persons, says NHRC

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 25, 2023

In: General News

By Franca Ofili Plans are underway by the Federal Government to create a database that would comprehensively capture the details of missing persons in the country. The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, made this known at a meeting of stakeholders involved in the compilationContinue Reading

Get PVCs, prayers alone won’t change leaders – Rev. Esther Ajayi

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 25, 2023

In: Religious

By Rukayat Moisemhe Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Rev. Esther Ajayi, has urged Christians to back their prayers with action by getting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and vote in the forthcoming general elections. The cleric, also known as Iya Adura, gave the charge in a statementContinue Reading

OPEC existence saves global energy market from chaos – FG

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 25, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Ella Anokam The Federal Government has said that the existence of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over the past 60 years saved the global oil market from perpetual chaos. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when he receivedContinue Reading

PWDs inclusion in creative industry

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 25, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Bridget Ikyado Artists and creative persons with disabilities have called on government and stakeholders in the arts and creative industry for inclusivity and opportunities to contribute their quota to nation building. They made the call at a focus group discussion featuring 50 persons with disabilities on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading

Expert lauds CBN for raising MPR to 17.5 %

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 25, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Ige Adekunle A financial expert, Dr Samuel Nzekwe, has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for raising the Monetary Policy Rate from 16.5 per cent to 17.5 per cent. Nzekwe, also a former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), gaveContinue Reading

Cabotage fund: NIMASA tasks banks on guidelines

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 25, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs), to release modalities for the disbursement of 350 million dollars Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF). The PLIs approved for the disbursement of the fund are: Zenith, Polaris, UnitedContinue Reading

Aisha Buhari vows to continue supporting health, wellbeing of Nigerian Children

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 25, 2023

In: Health

By Ahmed Ubandoma The first lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has expressed her determination to continue to provide all the necessary technical and material support towards improving the health and wellbeing of Nigerian children. A statement, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by her head of Information, MrContinue Reading

Persons with disabilities call for inclusion in creative industry

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 25, 2023

In: Health

By Bridget Ikyado Artists and creatives persons with disabilities have called on government and stakeholders in the arts and creative industry for inclusivity and opportunities to contribute their quota to nation building. They made the call at a focus group discussion where 50 persons with disabilities participated in the forumContinue Reading

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