Registrar urges NUC to compel varsities to engage professionals in curriculum devt
The Registrar, Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM), Mr Olumide Adedoyin, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) to compel universities to engage professionals in developing curricula in treasury management Adedoyin said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the conventional curriculum, though invaluable, often neglects the nuances of treasury management. He said […]
APC postpones National Caucus, NEC meeting to July 18
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting earlier scheduled for July 10 and 11 to July 18th and 19th. Senator Iyiola Omisore, the party’s National Secretary announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, saying the postponement and the inconveniences it might cause were regretted. […]
Thespians celebrate veteran Actor, ‘Baba Agbako’ at 100
Nigerian celebrities have been congratulating veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as “Baba Agbako” as he clocked 100 years. The celebrities on their Instagram platforms celebrate the centenarian with the display of his picture. Adebayo Salami said “A highly respected veteran is 100 today. This means a lot to us in the movie industry. May […]
Hilda Baci cooks to raise N1m for widow July 14
Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, will on Friday, July 14, display her culinary skills to cook and raise funds for a widow. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Baci’s dishes will be tasted in an initiative by Joseph Edgar, The Duke of Shomolu, to assist widows and empower them to be self-reliant. […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo mourns Irukwu
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worlwide has expressed sadness over the death of the former President-General of the group, Prof. Joe Irukwu, describing his demise as a shock. Ohaneze Ndigbo expressed its grief on Sunday in Enugu in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Chiedozie Ogbonnia. According to the News Agency of Nigeria […]
BREAKING: Plateau imposes 24-hr curfew as military commander relocates to troubled spot
Plateau State Government has announced a 24-hour curfew in Mangu Local Government Area, following recent attacks in the area. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang gave the directive in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, on Sunday in Jos. This is coming as Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, the Commander of Operation Safe […]
Mmesoma Admitted Manipulating Her UTME result Using Her Phone , Says Anambra panel
The committee of inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government to look into the examination fraud involving Mmesoma Ejikeme has confirmed that she manipulated her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, giving herself a score of 362 as against an actual score of 249. the candidate a scholarship worth N3 million. The Committee in its eight-page […]
NPA: Rising to the Challenge of Infrastructure Development
By Alex Akao Are the nation’s seaports, particularly the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Apapa-Lagos, in dire need of infrastructure development and allied facilities upgrade to make them more attractive for business as well as give ports users commensurate service for their money? “Yes!” Is the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) currently under the watch of […]
Tinubu Setsup Tax Reform Committe, Appoints Oyedele As Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. Dele Alake, special adviser to the president on special duties, communications and strategy, said Taiwo Oyedele, fiscal policy partner and Africa tax leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), was named as the chairman of the committee. The committee will comprise […]
Gov. Adeleke Submits Lists of Commissioners
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has submitted list of commissioner-nominees to the state House of assembly for confirmation. Adeleke sent the list to the parliament today, July 7., exactly nine months after taking over power. Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the speaker, reeled out the names at plenary on Friday. The Nominees are: 1. Barr. […]
