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Monthly Archives: April 2019

EFCC officials apprehend Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia in court

There was mild drama at the premises of an Ikeja High Court as officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a dismissed judge of the Federal High Court after corruption charges against her were struck out. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that about 10 officials of the EFCC surrounded Ofili-Ajumogobia  as she ... Read More »

Easter Promo: EcobankPay Offers Special Discount to Shoppers

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has announced special discount for shoppers using the EcobankPay option to pay for their goods and services during the Easter holidays and will run to the end of April 2019. EcobankPay is a digital QR code/ Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) that enables payments using the mobile phone, without the need for a debit/credit card. “When you ... Read More »

FBNHOLDINGS WINS WORLD FINANCE BEST CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA AWARD

Nigeria’s leading financial services group and holding company, FBN Holdings Plc has announced its winning of the 2019 Best Corporate Governance in Nigeria Award by World Finance; the voice of the global market renowned for its comprehensive coverage and analysis of the financial industry, international business and global economy. The event, which was held recently in London Stock Exchange studio, ... Read More »

Speakership: Why I stepped down for Gbajabiamila , by Monguno

The candidacy of the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as the Speakers of the 9th House got a boost on Thursday as Muhammad Monguno withdrew from the race. Monguno, one of the front line contenders, immediately declared support for Gbajabiamila based on the party’s decision and personal conviction. Monguno, who is Chairman Committee on Agricultural Productions ... Read More »

With EcobankPay I don’t need Cash” – Ladipo Spare Parts Dealer

  Traders at the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market in Lagos have commended the versatility of the EcobankPay platform which they say enables easy and instant payments from their customers. Some of the traders who were part of an event to launch the EcobankPay Zone at the market testified that the EcobankPay initiative is timely and revolutionary in supporting small ... Read More »

Sign minimum wage bill into law before Workers Day, NLC tells Buhari

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the new National Minimum Wage bill for the Nigerian workers recently passed into law by both chambers of the National Assembly before the 2019 workers day celebration. Speaking in an interview with The Nation in Abuja, General Secretary of Congress, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson said with ... Read More »

Tony Elumelu Foundation Hosts European Commission, Leading Development Finance Institutions and Think Tanks in Brussels

  ·         Highlights the Relevance and Urgency to Support Entrepreneurial Led Economic Growth in Africa Tony Elumelu, CON engaging the distinguished audience at the convening on Africa’s economic transformation convened by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Brussels on April 10, 2019 L-R: Carl Michiels, Director, European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM); Former Prime Minister of Benin, HE Lionel Zinsou; ... Read More »

Police arrest suspected kidnappers of Lagos fire service boss

Two members of the gang that kidnapped Lagos State Fire Service boss, Rasaki Musibau and six others have been arrested. They were arrested in an operation led by the Command’s tactical teams led by the Officer –in- Charge of anti- kidnapping unit, SP Bulus R Musa, according to a statement by Lagos State Police spokesman, Bala Elkana. Musibau was kidnapped ... Read More »

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