Author: Eberechi Constance

Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries of ₦2B ‘Beyond Education’ Fund

    Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in[Read More…]

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Tinubu directs expedited rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees, implementation of pension increase 

  President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement.   He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and[Read More…]

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Nurses suspends 7-day warning strike

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its seven-day warning strike. The decision followed an agreement reached at a meeting between the Federal Government and the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) on August 1. The suspension notice, made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, was[Read More…]

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NNPCL drills 4 oil wells in Bauchi

    A Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mr Yusuf Usman, said the company has drilled four oil wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State. Usman also restated commitment of the company to the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the northern[Read More…]

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Tinubu extends Adeniyi’s tenure as Customs CG

  ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was due to expire August 31. ‎Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the extension on Thursday in Abuja.‎ ‎According to the statement, the extension will enable Adeniyi to[Read More…]

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