•CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso A few hours after dissolving the board of directors governing Polaris, Union, and Keystone banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria has appointed new executive directors to oversee the affairs of the deposit money banks. The apex bank, in a statement signed by the acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, ...
The World Health Organisation, yesterday, warned that the coronavirus disease is still a major threat despite partially passing under the radar. The United Nations agency noted that almost 10,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported in December, saying data from various sources pointed to increased transmission last month, fuelled by gatherings over ...
•Bwala with Tinubu A presidential campaign spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 elections, Daniel Bwala, yesterday, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. In a chat with State House correspondents after closed-door talks, he declared his availability to work with the President Tinubu-led administration, repor...
•Paracetamol tablets In a new study, experts say that approximately all the paracetamol tablets in Nigeria are potentially underdosed, and the possibility of treatment failure has not received the same attention, possibly reflecting the perception that the practice is safe. They stated that samples from the five brands of paracetamol tested ar...
•Prof Olawale Albert Former Director of the Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Olawale Albert, in this interview, said as long as the likes of President Bola Tinubu lack the political will to tackle insecurity head-on, and prioritise state policing among other interventions, incessant attacks like the P...
•Flamengo coach Dorival Junior The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed yesterday former Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior has been named coach of the Brazilian men’s national team, taking over the five-time world champions after a string of poor results. Dorival, whose appointment to the job was first announced Sunday by his former cl...
All eligible prospective Corps members are expected to register for Mobilization with their National Identification Numbers (NIN) starting from 2024 Mobilization Exercise. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Eddy Megwa, yesterday. He noted that this was p...
•Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved a new board for the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), the presidency has said. In a statement yesterday, presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the nine-member board were drawn from the geo-political zones as well as a representative of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Whi...
Nigeria, with its burgeoning economy and diverse industries, offers an array of career opportunities with varying remuneration. Understanding the job landscape is crucial, especially for those seeking high-paying professions. Here, we delve into some of the top-paying jobs in Nigeria that consistently offer attractive salaries and opportunitie...
•Ex- warriors Nigerian civil war veterans and the next of kin of the fallen heroes embarked on a peaceful protest with a threat to shut down federal government facilities nationwide over unpaid 45-year pension arrears. •The protesters The protesters, as reliably gathered, have records of service of 10 years and above, which entitled them to [&...

