Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

On USSD Disconnection, Nine Banks Clear N160 Billion Debts On USSD Disconnection, Nine Banks Clear N160 Billion Debts. • Owing banks have made the payment of their accumulated N160 billion debts. Nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) earlier pencilled down for disconnection today from the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service will no longer be disconnected from the financial service, following a last-minute payment of their accumulated debts, which reached N160 billion in November last year Before November last year, 18 DMBs owed telecoms operators over N200 billion from USSD debt accumulation, which the banks had refused to remit since 2019.…

NIMC, NIBSS, AfriGo partner to present Multi-Purpose Digital Cards to Improve Nigeria’s GDP NIMC, NIBSS, AfriGo partner to present Multi-Purpose Digital Cards to Improve Nigeria’s GDP The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), AfriGO, and other stakeholders are set to roll out digital cards with multiple wallets to drive financial inclusion and improve Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The digital cards with multiple wallets, when unveiled, would allow Nigerians have access to government services in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government, and also provide platforms for students to access government loans. Nigerian farmers, who…

Nigeria, Singapore on Joint Civil Service Training and Interchange of Innovative Solutions Nigeria, Singapore on Joint Civil Service Training and Interchange of Innovative Solutions The federal government has announced that the recent visit of the Nigerian delegation to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development in Singapore aims to solidify a partnership focused on joint training initiatives for civil service, collaborative research, and the exchange of innovative solutions. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, reaffirmed this during a recent visit by the Nigerian delegation to Singapore.…

Outgoing Spanish Ambassador, “Nigeria Owns the Future,” Potentially driven Juan Sell Outgoing Spanish Ambassador, “Nigeria Owns the Future,” Potentially driven Departing Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell, has said Nigeria is a country of great potential that owns the future. Sell gave this description during his sent-forth party at the Embassy of Spain in Abuja. The envoy said “Nigeria, what a potential! You own the future. It is only a matter of bringing that future to the present. Of course there are challenges. I have not met in these years a single Nigerian that would not come with his or…

Dualisation of Akure-Ore Road to enhance Socio-economic Growth of Ondo Kingdom Oba Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, Jilo III Dualisation of Akure-Ore Road to enhance Socio-economic Growth of Ondo Kingdom The Ondo Development Committee (ODC) has said the dualisation of the Akure-Ondo-Ore road will further boost social and economic activities in the ancient kingdom. The ODC gave the hope in a statement on Saturday by its Chairman, Chief Siji Akinwande, who is the Tadese of Ondo Kingdom. The committee therefore commended Oba Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, Jilo III, the Osemawe and paramount ruler of Ondo Kingdom, for his efforts at ensuring the realisation…

Presidency Expresses  Reasonable Inclusiveness in Governance – CAN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidency Expresses  Reasonable Inclusiveness in Governance – CAN Presidency Expresses  Reasonable Inclusiveness in Governance – CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim presidency has demonstrated inclusive governance. Addressing journalists yesterday shortly after the meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the association in Kaduna, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Yakubu Pam, however, said Christians will still want Nigeria’s religious diversity to be reflected by occupying the…

ZENITH BANK REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO STAFF WELLBEING THROUGH PAY RISE AND PROMOTIONS ZENITH BANK REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO STAFF WELLBEING THROUGH PAY RISE AND PROMOTIONS One of Africa’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to employee welfare by announcing the promotion of over 4,000 staff members and implementing salary increases ranging from 20% to 30% across various employee grades. This bold initiative, under the leadership of Managing Director/CEO Dame Adaora Umeoji, its aimed at boosting staff morale and productivity. With over 8,000 employees, this significant investment in human capital reflects Zenith Bank’s belief that its workforce is its…

First year in office, Kogi Journalists Laud Gov Ododo’s Leadership Style Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo First year in office, Kogi Journalists Laud Gov Ododo’s Leadership Style The Kogi Central Journalists Guild (KOCJG) has felicitated Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on his first year in office, praising his exemplary leadership qualities and commitment to the welfare of Kogi citizens. In a statement signed by the Guild’s President, Malam Muhammad Tijjani Abdulsalam, and General Secretary, Mr Ozumi Abdul, the journalists commended Ododo’s visionary leadership, which they said had ushered in a period of remarkable progress, growth and revitalisation across the state. The statement…

Billionaire Businessman, Razaq Okoya Rejoices, Celebrates Grand 85th Birthday Billionaire Businessman, Razaq Okoya Rejoices, Celebrates Grand 85th Birthday. “My prayer is to enjoy good health, long life, and leave the legacy of my industry behind. I want Eleganza to outlive me and continue with my philosophy of philanthropy.” The array of dignitaries, and by implication, the calibre of personalities that turned out to celebrate the 85th birthday of renowned industrialist, philanthropist and nation builder, Chief Razaq Okoya, was a testimony that the ebullient go-getter has affected not a few lives. Held in his palatial Oluwa Ni N Sola Estate residence,…

Chukwueze restores joy to fans after scoring late-winning to give AC Milan victory over Parma Chukwueze restores joy to fans after scoring late-winning to give AC Milan victory over Parma Chukwueze restores joy to fans after scoring late-winning to give AC Milan victory over Parma. AC Milan restored cheerful mood on Sunday as two goals in stoppage time gave the seven-time European champions a stunning 3-2 win over Parma in Serie A. Trailing to what looked like being Enrico Delprato’s winner for Parma heading into added time, Milan triumphed thanks to strikes from Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze, sending previously…