The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has reemphasised the imperatives of joint operations among the nation’s armed forces towards achieving effectiveness in counter-insurgency, anti-banditry and other security operations across the country. Irabor stated this while delivering the graduation lecture for participants of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course[Read More…]
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Delta variant still dominant COVID in Nigeria – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the Delta variant continues to be the dominant strain of Coronavirus in the country. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, made this known at the bi-weekly national briefing on COVID-19, in Abuja on Monday. Adetifa, represented by the Head of Risk Communication,[Read More…]
Gov. Okowa tasks FG on rising cost of cooking gas
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on the Federal Government and relevant policy makers to initiate steps towards reducing the rising cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country. The governor made the call at a two-day LPG sensitisation and awareness campaign organised by the National LPG Expansion[Read More…]
Sierra Leonean President’s wife reaffirms commitment to campaign against rape
The wife of Sierra Leone President, Fatima Maada-Bio, has reaffirmed her commitment toward campaign against rape and early marriages of girls, to curb abuse of the girl child. Mrs Maada-Bio currently in Nigeria for the 9th Summit of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) made this known while briefing[Read More…]
Gov. Matawalle mourns Zamfara politician, Sagir Hamida, shot by gunmen
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Monday described the death of Alhaji Sagir Hamida, killed by gunmen near Abuja on Sunday as shocking and devastating. Matawalle, in a statement by Yusuf Idris, his Director-General, Media, Public Enlightenment and Communications, said the death came to him as a shock. He said[Read More…]
Mabutho, Ekwujuru To Receive Posthumous Honours At 2021 Brandcom Awards
The organizers of Brandcom Awards, Nigeria’s leading brands and marketing publication, Brand Communicator has concluded plans to honour two illustrious brand personalities that passed away this year. Former Chief Customer Officer of Pay-TV giant, MultiChoice Nigeria, Martin Mabutho would be honoured with Marketing Icon Of The Year, while The Former[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK UNVEILS A FULLY AUTOMATED SELF SERVICE BRANCH, STRENGTHENS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN NIGERIA
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigerias premier and leading financial inclusion services organisation has announced the launch of its fully automated branch, called the FirstBank Digital Experience Centre. It is provided to put customers at an advantage in carrying out various activities on their own without interacting with anyone. The[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK LAGOS AMATEUR OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, THE LONGEST-RUNNING GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN NIGERIA BEGINS
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the commemoration of the 2021 and 60th edition of its annually sponsored Lagos Amateur Golf Championship. The tourney is scheduled to Tee-Off at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 on Thursday, 18 – Sunday[Read More…]
BOOSTING SMES GROWTH THROUGH FIRSTSME ACCOUNT
First Bank of Nigeria Limited created FirstSME Account to add to its SME product family in support of small and medium scale business owners by sustaining and expanding their business. AMAKA IFEAKANDU looks at what the facility offers and how SMEs owners can key in to boost their businesses. There[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK REINFORCES SUPPORT FOR GEORGIAN CUP TOURNAMENT, SPONSORS THE 102ND EDITION IN KADUNA.
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the title sponsor of one of polo’s most prestigious trophy, the Georgian Cup is grabbing all the headlines and attention as the 102nd edition of the competition gets underway in Kaduna. The competition, scheduled to hold 23rd – 30th October 2021 at the Kaduna Polo[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]