December 18, 2019

Nyesom Wike: The Enfante Terrible Of Nigerian Politics

December 18, 2019 8:51 am

His Excellency, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (CON), is certainly the enfant terrible of Nigerian politics. He knows how to give and take political punches. He does not suffer fools gladly. He defends Rivers State with his soul, heart and might, as if his very life depends on it. To say he loves Rivers is an understatement. To say he is a proud Ikwerre son and scion is a statement of fact that he himself proclaims to the high heavens. No wonder, only penultimate Saturday, Wike was conferred with the prestigious title of Dike Oha of Ikwere land (the strength …

Between A General And A President

December 18, 2019 8:51 am

Dwight Eisenhower was the four-star general of the United States army who went on to become the 34th president of the country after a blazing military career that saw him take charge of the Allied Forces during World War 2. His time as the supreme commander of the expeditionary forces in Western Europe oversaw the successful Allied attack on the shore of Normandy a year before the end of the global conflict. 

Under Eisenhower, Western Europe was freed from the grip of the Nazis. Later, this American soldier fondly called Ike, took his place in history as he accepted Germany’s …

Oraifite: Group Writes SGF, PSC Demands Joint Investigation

December 18, 2019 8:49 am

Civil Rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has written to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, and Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Musiliu Smith, demanding a joint investigation board into the Oraifite-Anambra police and army mayhem of December 2, 2019.

Board Chairman of intersociety, Emeka Umegabalasi, lawyers Obianuju Igboeli, Head of Civil Liberties and  Rule of Law, Chinwe Umeche, Head of Democracy and Good Governance and Ndidiamaka Bernard Chinaza, Head of Int’l Justice & Human Rights, who signed the letters  said their request was  to establish ‘criminal’ and …

Dangote To Renovate MKO Stadium, Abuja

December 18, 2019 8:48 am

Nigeria’s top philanthropists and Business moguls, Aliko Dangote and Chief Keshington Adebutu have promised to renovate the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja and Lagos National Stadium.

This was revealed by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, at the just concluded “Adopt Campaign” initiative held at Civic centre, Lagos.

The campaign, which was categorised into two “Adopt a pitch” and “Adopt a sports centre” saw the minister showing gratitude to Dangote and Adebutu who showed huge concern towards the adoption of the decayed stadiums.

The minister said Dangote has vowed to give the Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO) National Stadium …

Why Ize-Iyamu May Not Replace Obaseki In Edo

December 18, 2019 5:52 am

Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes that the botched Mega Rally in Benin City to announce the entry of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu into the All Progressives Congress may have unintentionally strengthened the hand of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State

Majority of the people who thought Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State was weak and cowardly have been forced to have a rethink since the enduring standoff between him and predecessor and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) began. What is becoming clearer by the day is that Obaseki is not a pushover who could be tossed around by a political …

CIMA Harps On Digitalisation

December 18, 2019 5:52 am

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Nigeria, recently celebrated its 100 years anniversary with the launch of a new initiative known as, ‘Future of Finance.’

The initiative is expected to help reshape the accounting profession by digitalizing its activities so as to remain relevant in the future.

The initiative was expected to help transform the role of finance and the finance function.

Speaking at a dinner held in Lagos, to mark the milestone, some members who had contributed to the growth of the body in Nigeria, were recognised.

CIMA President, Mr. Amal Ratnayake, said, “It is a privilege to …

Olomola: Finance Bill Sets Nigeria To Attract Investments

December 18, 2019 5:50 am

Partner and Head, Deal Advisory and Tax Services, KPMG Nigeria, Mr. Ajibola Olomola, in this interview on Arise Television, provides insights on the Finance Bill 2019. Peter Uzoho presents the exerpts:

What’s is the Finance Bill all about and how is it differ from the current tax legislation?

The Finance Bill 2019 is epochal. It is significant that Nigeria is beginning to join the league of nations that moderate their economy by use of fiscal instruments such as the Bill of this nature which makes changes to try to align the micro-economy with the macro-economic direction of the federal …

African Alliance Insurance Assures On Customer Satisfaction

December 18, 2019 5:49 am

Ebere Nwogu life insurance underwriter, African Alliance Insurance, said it has stabilised its business to earn positive reviews from the insuring public.

The company’s Managing Director, Mrs. Funmi Omo, while addressing journalists at a parley organised by the company in Lagos, said African Alliance, has made giant strides in less than two years she took over the management of the company.

She restated the management’s commitment to sustaining the upward growth trajectory across all metrics.

“Ours is a business that has seen it all and survived it all. Our position in just two years compared to now is testament to …

Group Sets 2020 Agenda For FG, States

December 18, 2019 5:49 am

Reduction in cost of living, improving compliance to regulations and entrenching transparency in the management of public affairs, are part of major issues Nigerians expect government at all levels to address in 2020.

At the Fifth Regulatory Conversation organised by the Convention on Businesses Integrity (CBi) with the theme: “National Integrity Barometer: A Roadmap for 2020,” participants from both public and private sector, said those issues were critical to the development and stability of the country.

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The programme was in partial fulfilment of the CBi’s initiatives under the …

EKSU SUG To Management: Review The Sack Of Over 900 Staff

December 18, 2019 5:47 am

Students of Ekiti State University, (EKSU) have expressed displeasure over the recent sack of over 900 staff by the Governing Council of the university and called for an urgent review of the exercise in order: ” to save their future “.

The students further lamented that they stand to bear the brunt of the university’s action.

In a press release by the university’s Students Union Government (SUG), signed by its President, Comr. Gbedero Habeeb Oluwaseyi, and made available to newsmen on Monday, the union anchored its reactions on some observations they described as already posing threats on them since the …

Stanbic Named Among Top 10 Brands

December 18, 2019 5:47 am

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has been named among the ‘Top 10 Brands Making a Difference in Nigeria.’

The first-ever Nigeria corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability ranking 2019 recently released by TRUCSR revealed that Stanbic IBTC Bank emerged number 10 on the list of Top 50 Brands. The Top 50 list is made up of companies from diverse sectors such as banking, oil and gas, FMCG, telecomms, power, Pay TV, tech, non-governmental organisation and health, who are investing in highly impactful CSR and sustainability programmes.

The criteria used to adjudicate the ranking included participation …

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