Story By Gbenga Ogunbufunmi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has signified its intention to tender additional documents used by Mr. Francis Atuche and Charles Ojo, both former Managing Directors of the defunct BankPHB and Spring Bank Plc, in an alleged N125 billion fraud. EFCC through its prosecutor, Mr. Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has earmarked N20.8 billion for the education sector in 2021 to sustain the gains recorded in the sector by the administration in the first term. The governor, in a statement, said the government will be committing 12.9bn to expanding the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme […]
Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has again called for the establishment of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), an independent unified body charged with the responsibilities of carrying out investigation of occurrences involving all modes of transportation with the aim of promoting and enhancing safe transportation in Nigeria. Speaking during the public hearing on […]
The Journalists International Forum For Migration (JIFORM) has extended invitation to the African economist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr Tony Elemelu at an African media summit on migration, trade and investment slated Ghana on January 21 and 22, 2021. The event is organised by JIFORM in partnership with the NEKOTECH Center of Excellence, Ghana and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged the Federal Government to set up an investigative panel to look into the destruction of security infrastructure in the state during the hijack of EndSARS protest across the country. Obaseki said this at the Government House, Benin City, when he received Commissioner of Police (CP), […]
…Says The Game Is Over For Operators The Lagos State Government today warned motorcyclists and tricycle operators in the state that restriction on Okada riders from plying bridges, major highways in the state was still in force. In addition, the government also directed law enforcement agencies in the state “to immediately and continuously embark […]
…Limits Onboard Capacity Through March 30, 2021 Delta Air Lines has stated that it would continue to deliver on its industry-leading commitment to provide more space for customers as the only U.S. airline blocking middle seats for flights departing now through March 30, 2021. As more medical experts agree on the safety of […]
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over 12 assets belonging to Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim and frozen all his accounts over N69.4billion debt. The takeover of the 12 assets followed an order by Justice R.M. Aikawa of a Federal High Court, in Lagos. AMCON took over the 12 […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has received the report of the Implementation Committee for Post-COVID-19 Initiatives Committee on the Creative Industry, with a pledge to implement the recommendations of the committee. A statement issued by the Special Assistant to The President (Media) Office of the Minister of Information and […]
Stakeholders at the just concluded Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) 2020 Seminar has called for the creation of Ministry of Tourism to take of activities in industry. The ANJET Tourism Seminar 2020 with the theme, ‘“Tourism and Rural Development” and with Sub-theme “Post Covid-19: Recovery Strategies for the Tourism and Hospitality […]