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L-R: Mr Hassan Imam, Managing Director/CEO, Keystone Bank Limited and Mr. Adedotun Olaoluwa, President, Dotmount Communications, at the Africa Industrial and Development Conference and Awards 2024 ceremony, held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, where Keystone Bank Limited received the award of the ‘Retail Bank of the Year 2024 over the weekend. Keystone Bank Limited, has emerged as the ‘Retail Bank of the Year’ at the just concluded Africa Industrial and Development Conference and Awards 2024. The bank was presented with the prestigious award during the Nigeria Middle East Investors Expo and Awards ceremony held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, over the weekend.…

The Secretary, Harmony FM Chapel of Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mrs Misstura Tolani, has threatened to file a law suit against Abdulhakeem Garuba, the Chairman of Correspondents’ Chapel of NUJ and others for impersonating her during an illegal emergency congress of the council held in Ilorin on Friday. The purported emergency congress held ahead of the forthcoming State Triennial Delegates’ Conference also known as election scheduled for July 13th, 2024 notwithstanding that the state Credential Screening Committee has been rolling out activities preparatory to the election. It was learnt that Abdulhakeem Garuba and others had…

Spain and France will test strength against each other in the semi finals of the Euro 2024 tournament, while the Netherlands will challenge England. These matches are set to be broadcast on GOtv. Mikel Merino’s 120th minute header earned Spain 2-1 victory over host nation, Germany, as La Roja extended their unbeaten run against the Germans in major tournaments to five matches. However, for their clash with France, Luis De La Fuente’s men will be without the injured Pedri and veteran defender, Dani Carvajal, who picked up a suspension. France, on the other hand, have managed to advance to the…

……Revolutionize Rice Industry In Nigeria By Akinwale Kasali In line with the commitment, dedication, and determination of the Amb.Dr. John Adekorede Aderibigbe led National Agricultural Commodities Projects, NACP, in boosting Food Production In Nigeria, it has partnered with Golden Rice Asia on a Comprehensive Collaboration that will revolutionize the Rice Industry. Golden Rice Asia is the leading rice exporter in the world with an annual production capacity of 2.6 million M/T both in jasmine and parboiled rice and has agreed to go in partnership with NACP. This partnership is coming at a timethe Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended duties,…

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Banking Awards 2024, retaining the award for a fourth consecutive year. The bank was also named as Best Corporate Governance, Nigeria for the third year running in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2024. The awards, which were published in the Summer 2024 Issue of the World Finance Magazine, are in recognition of the bank’s robust financial performance, superior customer service, sustainability initiatives and corporate governance practices. Commenting on the dual honours, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji,…

The National Vanguard for Rule of Law (NVRL) has commended the Court of Appeal’s decision to strike out two appeals filed by former Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State, loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike. The appeals sought to extend their tenure, but the Court of Appeal found them to be without merit. In a statement by its President, Comrade Johnson Babatunde, the NVRL praised the justices of the Port Harcourt Division for their courage and integrity in delivering a sound judgment, despite alleged attempts to induce them with money to pervert justice. He said the judgement is a resounding…

TECNO illuminated brightly at the TrendUpp Awards at the Balmoral Convention Center on Sunday, July 7th, clinching the coveted Force of Collaboration Award. This annual ceremony, renowned for recognizing remarkable achievements within Nigeria’s social media community, honored TECNO for its outstanding efforts in partnering with social media influencers and content creators to spark a technological renaissance. The Force of Collaboration Award underscores TECNO’s strategic initiatives over the past year, highlighting people-led sponsorships and thoughtful social media campaigns that have driven innovation and engagement. Through these collaborative efforts, TECNO has not only amplified its brand presence but also significantly contributed to…

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his re-election as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This re-election, which occurred during the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, underscores President Tinubu’s exemplary leadership and commitment to regional development. President Tinubu, who initially assumed the ECOWAS chairmanship on July 9, 2023, in Guinea-Bissau, has once again been entrusted with steering the regional bloc. His re-election is a testament to the confidence his fellow leaders have…

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji PhD, has emphasized the need to enhance the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) capacity in order to improve revenue administration processes, particularly at the subnational level. Dr Adedeji stressed the importance of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of revenue generation at the state and local government levels in order to boost economic growth and development in Nigeria. He emphasized that a strong IGR capacity is essential for sustainable revenue generation and fiscal independence. “We must work towards strengthening our IGR capacity in order to enhance revenue administration processes and…

Renowned prophet and the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released the much anticipated 30th edition of his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations on Saturday, 6th of July, 2024 at his Lagos church. The 30th edition of Warnings To The Nations which always contains prophetic revelations to several nations across the world is a 435-page publication that highlighted some global topical issues that includes the upcoming US presidential election, Nigeria’s 2027 election polls, Ghana elections, Ondo and Edo governorship elections, Biafra and Oduduwa Republic, state police, Third World War , Israel-Gaza conflict ,…