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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Academic Staff Union Of Polytechnics (ASUP), Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Chapter, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the institution’s management to fully implement the 35 and 25 percent salary increments for workers of the institution, as approved by the government. Mr. Adegunle Tomisi, Chairman, ASUP …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 2024 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO or the Group) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦509.3billion, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 2, 2024: Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering positive transformation in healthcare across Africa at the 2024 Medic West Africa Event, organised by ABCHealth in collaboration with Informa Markets. The event, which served as a platform for stakeholders across industries deliberate on the …

…As Q1 Revenue Rise By 20.1% To N122.7bn LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has unveiled plans to produce 700,000 metric tonnes of refined sugar from locally grown sugarcane in the next four years, through its Backward Integration Programme (BIP). Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote …

AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGRIA – The Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF) vehemently denounces the heinous murder of Alaba Excel Abbey, a dedicated campaign coordinator for incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State. Abbey tragically lost his life in a brutal assassination at his home in Supare Akoko, Akoko South …

…As EFCC Freezes Over 1,100 Bank Accounts Amidst CBN’s Ban On Fintechs ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent ban on mobile money operators and fintech firms from accepting new customers has sparked concern among bank patrons. This directive, affecting companies like OPay, Palmpay, Kuda Bank, and …

OSOGBO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed a pivotal moment when Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, came to his rescue from potential media blackmail during his tenure in the Senate. Speaking at a reception held in honor of Senator Tinubu and other State …

LAGOS, NIGERIA, APRIL 30, 2024 – Maltina, the No.1 Malt beverage in Nigeria known for driving excellence in athletics through its platform, ‘Maltina School Games’, has partnered with the Athletic School Games and schools across Lagos to support inter-school sports competition programme. Since launching its Maltina School Games platform in …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Preparations are underway for this year’s highly anticipated Yewa Day (UK & Ireland) in London, under the auspices of HRM, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland. Mr. Kayode Amosu, President of the Yewa Descendants Union UK & Ireland …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered that some of the buildings affected by Saturday’s (April 27, 2024) gas explosion at Ita-Oshin in Abeokuta North Local Government area of the state be evacuated. This is to allow for integrity tests to be carried out …