Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NFF unveils Super Eagles squad for friendly matches The Nigerian Football Federation has revealed the roster for the upcoming friendly matches detailing the players currently in camp and those sidelined due to injuries. Scheduled to face Ghana on Friday, March 22, followed by a match against Mali on Tuesday, March 26, the Super Eagles are gearing up for the challenges ahead. In an image shared via the Super Eagles X handle on Tuesday, the team named Cyriel Dessers, Nathan Tella, Simon Moses, Nwabali Stanley, Fisayo Bashitu, Calvin Bassey, Iwobi Alex, Semi Ajayi, Jamilu Collins, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Sadiq Umar as…

Affordable Fuel expected as Marketers have high hope in PH Refinery Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) have projected a marginal reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (commonly known as petrol) produced from the Port Harcourt Refining Company once the plant resumes operations next month. Both associations have expressed their readiness to begin loading products from the facility, while urging the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to fulfil its promise of pumping out refined products from the plant in two weeks. The Group Managing Director of NNPCL,…

Appointment: Zenith Bank appoints Adaora Umeoji first female GMD/CEO Adaora Umeoji The Board of Directors of Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Dr. Adaora Umeoji as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank. This is contained in a statement issued by bank’s Company Secretary, Michael Osilama Otu on Tuesday. The bank said her appointment is with effect from June 1, 2024, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Umeoji takes over from Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, whose tenure expires on May 31, 2024. “The appointment is consistent with the bank’s tradition…

Check out 11 things you should know about Adaora Umeoji — Zenith Bank’s 1st female CEO Umeoji has close to 30 years cognate banking experience of which 26 years has been with Zenith Bank. Zenith Bank Plc on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dr Adaora Umeoji as its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective June 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a notification sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) by the bank’s Company Secretary, Mr Michael Otu. Otu said the appointment is subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He stated that Umeoji takes over…

NAUB: MR PRESIDENT, WHO ARE THOSE PLANNING TO KILL THE ONLY FEDERAL UNIVERSITY THAT DOES NOT GO ON STRIKE? Higher education in Nigeria, quite frankly, is facing immense challenges including but not limited to poor infrastructure, unrealistic academic calendars resulting in extra years against stipulated durations, lack of teaching equipment, social menace, poor funding, amongst others. Interestingly, Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB) is quite unique from other federal universities in the sense that since inception, there has not been any issue of strike, cultism, protest, or anti-social conduct. Rather, the university is reputed for its excellent condition of learning environment.…

Police Reportedly Apologise To Olu Of Warri Over Invitation For Questioning The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reportedly tendered an unreserved apology to Delta State first-class monarch, Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, over an invitation to question him regarding alleged cases of attempted murder, assault and others. An online publication had Monday reported that the Olu of Warri was invited by the Delta State Police Command following a petition allegedly written against the monarch. Reacting to the invitation by the police, the respected traditional ruler, who spoke through his palace secretary, Kenneth Uyebi, said the invitation was the handwork…

Appointment: Access Corporation Appoints Olakunle Aderinokun As Head Of Media And Public Relations A media, PR and art enthusiast, Mr Olakunle Aderinokun has been appointed the Head, of Media and Public Relations at Access Corporation. Olakunle Announced the appointment on his LinkedIn handle, saying “I’m pleased to share that I’ve resumed a new position as Head, Media and Public Relations at Access Corporation.” Olakunle was the Editor at Arise News Channel where he was responsible for selecting, cutting, and putting together video footage and turning it into a cohesive sequence that tells the story as the director intended. Our medium…

I attracted Ogwashi-Uku dam project when I was in house of reps…Sen. Ned Nwoko I attracted the Ogwashi – Uku dam project when I was in the house of reps. The first design was done by South Koreans that I paid privately before Benin Owenna basin took over. Then Pascal Adigwe continued with the project. Upon my election, management and staff of Benin Owena River Basin Authority paid me a visit on what remains to be done to make sure that the dam is maintained and properly utilized for the purposes for which it was built. I visited the dam…

In business, MTN, Dangote Cement, 11 Others Outpaced Headwinds, Generated N9.44tn Revenue in 2023 Thirteen companies quoted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) survived macro economic challenges in 2023 to generate N9.44 trillion revenue, representing an increase of 30.5 per cent from N7.23 trillion reported 2022. Analysis of the companies’ results showed that MTN Nigeria Communication Plc generated the highest revenue in the period under review, followed by Dangote Cement Plc. Companies operating in Nigeria last year were faced with low purchasing amid hike inflation that spread across Africa, foreign exchange crisis, insecurity and bad road networks that prolonged delivery…

Ali Nuhu assumes duty as new managing director of Nigerian Film Corporation, promises to bring speedy changes to the industry Dr. Ali Nuhu has officially assumed duty as the new and seventh Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) with a pledge to fast track the growth of Nigeria’s film industry to be predicated on commitment, vigor and determination. At the brief but memorable handing over ceremony, witnessed by film stakeholders, NFC Management and Staff, as well as top –government officials at its headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, Dr. Nuhu said he was determined to deploy his vast experiences…