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Opinion: BY OMOOBA OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI The efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force, which happens to be the lead security agency in internal security, to combat increased rate of crimes and criminality across the length and breadth of Nigeria has over time been undermined by persistent shortage of manpower. With a …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, D.Sc, D.Litt., FFPI, has called on the Federal Government to urgently improve welfare provisions for inmates in Nigeria’s correctional centers. Oba Olugbenle emphasized that inmates …

…Expresses Contradictions in the Fight Against Corruption FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has criticized Nigerians for condemning corruption while simultaneously supporting corrupt leaders when they face prosecution. Speaking on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Abuja, Olukoyede made this …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Zenith Bank Plc., one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to employee welfare by promoting over 4,000 staff members and implementing salary increases ranging from 20% to 30% across various employee grades. This bold initiative, led by Managing Director/CEO Dame Adaora Umeoji, aimed to …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Dr. Mikhail Akinde, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, demonstrated his unparalleled skills in the game of ping pong when he emerged as the overall winner of the coveted cup of the prestigious Adele Olu Ilaro …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement to unbundle the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, into six geo-political zones is an important landmark in Nigeria’s journey towards true federalism and regionalism, which lies not in the constitutional or institutional structure, but in the society …

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 29, 2025: Access Bank PLC is set to host its first-ever Africa Trade Conference (ATC), a landmark event focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation under the theme, ‘Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth’. Scheduled for March 12, 2025, in Cape Town, South …

…Says, “Trump’s Aggressive Policies Could Have Global Repercussions” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to avoid direct confrontation with newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump. Akinyemi criticized Trump’s inaugural speech, describing it as uninspiring and aggressive, with threats of hostile …

…Says, “Unlawful, Unfair, and Unreasonable” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs. The increase affects: Call Rates: From ₦11 to ₦16.5 per minute. …

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank PLC (‘the Bank’), the flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings PLC (‘the Company’), has been honoured with the prestigious THISDAY Global Bank of the Year award for 2024, recognising its significant impact on the global banking landscape. Also, AigbojeAig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, received the …