Lagos, Nigeria – First Bank of Nigeria Limited (“FirstBank”) has categorically denied recent allegations of fraud published by Tech Cabal, describing the claims as baseless and unsupported by factual evidence. ln an official statement signed by Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, the bank emphasized its long-standing reputation for ethical practices, good...
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, said all examinations will migrate to Computer Based-Examination in 3 years. Alausa spoke at a meeting with the Registrars of JAMB and NECO as well as heads of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), and the Director of Senior Secondary Education. . The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji...
-Protecting Journalists' Rights and Safety in a Challenging Environment To celebrate International Human Rights Day, the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AIHRFF) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion, "Media Resilience in Africa," on December 10, 2024, at the Goethe-Institute, 7 Anifowose, V/ Island in Lagos. A panel session organized by the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria, in...
Seventeen Glo subscribers have been presented their cash prizes, being the first set of winners in the Glo Lucky Number draw game. At a presentation ceremony held in Lagos, they were rewarded with cash prizes ranging from N100,000 to N1,000,000. Winners outside Lagos also received their cash prizes at designated locations near them. Globacom, in partnership with...
-Protecting Journalists' Rights and Safety in a Challenging Environment To celebrate International Human Rights Day, the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AFRIFF) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion, "Media Resilience in Africa," on December 10, 2024, at the Goethe-Institute, 7 Anifowose, V/ Island in Lagos. A panel session organized by the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria, in...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly responded to a calamitous incident involving a fully loaded trailer that toppled on the Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway, inward Gbagada, near Charley Boy, obstructing the entire main carriageway. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq in a statement said that preliminary findings indicate that the...
Polaris Bank receives sectoral recognition at 2024 NECA Employers' Execellence Awards Lagos, Nigeria: December 11, 2024 - Polaris Bank has achieved yet another milestone by emerging as the Sectoral Winner in the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Sector category at the 2024 NECA Annual Employers' Excellence Awards. The Bank received the sectoral recognition for its innovative HR...
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Friday shot dead three suspected kidnappers during exchange of gunfire in a criminal hideout, and rescued a prominent lawyer, and a director at the Ministry of Justice, Abak local government area outstation, Barr. Emmanuel Ubengama, who was seized along with his niece Wednesday evening. On Friday, the...
President Bola Tinubu recently commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) in Abuja on Tuesday, emphasizing its role in transforming Nigeria's immigration processes. He highlighted that the recent reforms in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will boost economic opportunities, ease travel processes for Nigerians, visitors and enhance security. “We believe that if we rejig...
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring a safe, secure, and habitable environment while at the same time expressed concern over some acts capable of causing threat to public safety. The Chairman of Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, made this known during the weekend Special Advocacy and...
