Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

May Day: Tinubu Rejoices And Affirms Promises To Nigerian Workers He reiterates his unwavering support to the welfare of the workers. President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian workers on the auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day held annually to celebrate the lifeblood of the country. The president, in a release issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, hailed the Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress and development of the nation evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic zeal to keep the national engine running. President Tinubu celebrated Nigerian workers across all spheres – from the clerical…

Five Star Logistics unveils automated access control gate at Tin Can Island … in order to curb menace and unwelcome activities. Five Star Logistics Terminal has unveiled an automated pedestrian access gate at the Tin-Can Island Port to address the menace of pilferage and enshrine efficient service delivery at the port. The electronic gate, fitted with facial recognition and a smart card system, is expected to sanitise the port, collect port user’s data and address security challenges at the terminal. Speaking with newsmen at the launch of the eGate, Jaysing Kamthe, terminal manager of Five Star Logistics Limited, described the…

@79 Years, Wema Bank Celebrates Remarkable Journey Of Heritage And Innovation In a remarkable celebration of heritage and innovation, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT today announced a joint celebration marking Wema Bank’s 79th years and ALAT’s 7 years anniversaries. This significant celebration not only commemorates nearly eight decades of exceptional service and innovation in the Nigerian banking sector but also celebrates the bank’s seven years of digital excellence with ALAT. Since its inception in 1945, Wema Bank has been at the forefront of financial innovation, constantly adapting to meet the…

The philanthropist, BUA donates 108-bed hostel to FUT Minna The man, ASR dedicated to elevate the suffering of the masses extended his philanthropic gesture towards the education of the people. The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a block of hostel accommodation to the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State. The project, which is being executed under the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, is expected to provide hostel accommodation for undergraduate students within the university’s main campus. The hostel, if completed, will accommodate 108 students with other auxiliary facilities such…

Glo celebrates Nigerian workers on May Day National Telecommunications Company, Globacom, has urged Nigerian workers to use the May Day celebration to reaffirm their commitment to the service of the nation. In a statement issued in commemoration of the 2024 International Workers’ Day, Globacom enjoined them to rededicate themselves to excellence so as to take Nigeria to a higher level. “We salute Nigerian workers on this day and commend them for the hard work, commitment, resourcefulness and industry which are essential for the growth of the economy of any nation”, Globacom said and urged them not to rest on their…

One of Nigerian-trained generals appointed as Liberia’s top security chief …Uplifting the banner of Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Kaduna. On Monday, Liberian President, Joseph Boakai, appointed Major General Charles Johnson (retd.), as the Director of the National Security Agency, pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate. His appointment is coming months after his resignation as Minister of National Defence. Before that, he led the Armed Forces of Liberia as its Chief of Staff for six years. Though born in Monrovia, checks on his military background showed that he completed one of his officers’ courses at the Nigeria Army School of…

Allegation Against PINL, Olu of Warri, , Baseless, Malicious, Says CODAFA A group known as Children of Drivers and Fishermen Association (CODAFA) has debunked the allegations levied against the Warri monarch, His Majesty, Ogiame, Atuwatse lll CFR. In a press statement signed and made available by the National President of the Association, Mr Romeo Diden and Secretary, Mr Blessing Okotie, the duo described the allegations by the faceless group on the Pipeline Surveillance Contract awarded to Ogiame Atuwatse lll CFR by the Federal Government as baseless, malicious and defaming aimed to bring disrespect to the prestigious throne. According to the…

Federal government approves salary increase for civil servants across various salary structures The Federal Government has approved a substantial increase in salary ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. This augmentation applies to the six remaining consolidated salary structures, namely the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICCS), and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS). Previously, salary increases were implemented for sectors such as tertiary education and health, encompassing structures like…

High expectations as Small businesses await FG’s N50bn grant, palliative Alamy Several nano businesses are yet to receive cash from a N50 billion grant set aside for them by the Federal government, with three associations saying their members have not benefited from the palliative. Nano businesses are enterprises that have one or two workers and an annual turnover of less than N3 million, according to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The fund, whose disbursement started in March, is for one million nano businesses across the 774 local government areas in the country. It is part…

Appreciation as Bishop commends Tony Okocha for remembering to thank God A cleric has heaped encomiums on an emerging political star in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, who locked down half of the Garden City to throw a thanksgiving church service in Port Harcourt on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The Bishop of the Diocese of Niger Delta North (Anglican Communion), Holy Trinity Church, Rumuapara District, Wisdom Budu Ihunwo, in his sermon at the thanksgiving service which attracted the presidency, national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Minister of the FCT (Nyesom Wike), 17 state chairman of the APC, and…