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– Committee’s Inauguration Holds Tomorrow, Sunday, 14th April, 2024
The Minister of State, Defence, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has described the utterances of the Northern Elders Forum against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as ‘mediocre noise’ of people seeking political relevance to overburden the system and create political disunity among Nigerians.He said the so-called NEF is more or less a political paperweight trying to embark on a destructive journey to bring the North to disrepute for the group’s personal, selfish gains and political relevanceThe minister said: “This NEF is more of a political burden to Northerners. The group is seeking to erode other people’s rights in order to be recognised…
The 15th edition of the Lagos Ikeja City Awards is all set to honor top politicians, businessmen, outstanding women, and achievers in the society next month in Lagos. The event promises to be an evening of fun, laughter, glitz, good food, and choice drinks, as the best of society gathers with a chummy, yummy feeling.The Minister of Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle (MON), the former governor of Zamfara state, is expected to grace the event, while the sitting governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will be the grand host of the day.The guest speaker of the day is…
In the latest episode of Marketplace Africa CNN’s Anna Stewart sits down with the founder of Industrie Africa, Nisha Kanabar to talk about how a growing global interest in African fashion is paying off for homegrown designers. Speaking about why she created the platform, Kanabar says, “Industrie Africa in a nutshell is a luxury fashion destination for the best of African designers. We kind of like to think of ourselves as a one stop shop that allows us to scour the best of African fashion for you.”With such diversity in fashion across the African continent, Kanabar tells Stewart: “When you…
Interswitch, Africa’s leading digital payment and commerce company, has announced the commencement of the sixth edition of its annual National Science Competition, InterswitchSPAK, in Nigeria with a significant boost in prize monies and added incentives for more participants, as the company doubles-down on its long-term support for STEM advancement across Africa. The competition, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the Interswitch Group, now in its 6th edition in Nigeria (and 5th edition in Kenya, where it also runs) aims to foster interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects among senior secondary school students across the country. Schools…
…as Ogun government distributes palliatives at eid praying grounds
WEMA Bank found itself on the wrong side of 7 Nigerian laws in 2023, paying penalties totalling N61.350 million in one yearThis was revealed in the bank’s full-year 2023 financial statement, which showed that the lender contravened a cybersecurity law, a section of the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) circulars on Know Your Customers, among others. On the cybersecurity framework contravention, Wema Bank received a fine of N2 million, but the lender was fined N20 million for breaching Section 19(3A) of BOFIA, 2020.Also, Wema Bank was made to pay N17.45 million…
The Chairman, Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has congratulated Muslims on the Successful completion of the 2024 Ramadan. In a statement, the Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) urged Muslims and Nigerians in general to uphold the teachings of the Holy Prophet, remain righteous, and also be an agent of change. “Firstly, I congratulate our Muslim Brothers and Sisters on the safe conclusion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, let’s continue to uphold what the religion preaches”. “We should also ensure that the teachings of the Holy Prophet should not only be practiced during Ramadan,…
The Federated Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ogun State has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Kehinde Onasanya on his recent appointment as the New Head of Service in Ogun State. In a statement released on Tuesday signed by the chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Juwon Opayemi, and the secretary, Comrade Babalola Gafar, conveyed their heartfelt felicitations to Onasanya.This groundbreaking announcement marks a historic moment as Onasanya becomes the first journalist to ascend to this esteemed position in the state.The Chairman highlighted the significance of his appointment, emphasizing the milestone it represents for journalism professionals in the…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Nigerians to have hope for a better Nigeria with prayers from both Christians and Muslims.The governor also commended the peaceful co-existence among the various religious bodies in the state, which has paved the way for seamless governance in the Gateway State.Governor Abiodun, in a statement to mark the Eid-el-fitri (end of Ramadan), assured that with the various interventions by both the federal and state governments, Nigerians will soon come out of their current woes.The governor recalled the various interventions his administration has made since the economic challenges began, including the latest…