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Okorocha attacks Uzodimma as ex-gov, aides arrested over sealed estate
SOME operatives of the Imo State Police Command, Owerri, have arrested a former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha. Also arrested were Ijeoma Igboanusi and Lasbrey Okafor-Anyanwu. While Igboanusi…
FIRSTBANK HIGHLIGHTS ROLES OF SMES TO ECONOMY AT EHINGBETI LAGOS SUMMIT
By Bolaji Israel ------- The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, has restated the strategic importance of small and medium enterprises SMEs…
African Alliance Hosts NCRIB Members’ Evening
Joyce Ojemudia, MD/CEO By Ngozi Onyeakusi------African Alliance Insurance said it is set to host the Members’ Evening of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) come…
BUDGIT, CISLAC commend FG as suspicious payments to personal accounts drop by 94%, call for more sanctions to prevent corruption
On December 9, 2019, the Federal Government launched the Open Treasury Portal to increase transparency and accountability in government spending. In June 2020, BudgIT, a civic advocacy society and…
EFCC: Lawyer sues Senate, asks court to stop Bawa’s confirmation
The new Chairman-designate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who is expected to face Senate screening soon, is beset by a legal hurdle following a…
The corona vaccine wars: The poor will die first
Owei Lakemfa United Kingdom, the small but mighty country which has the history of invading 178 or 90 per cent of the countries on earth, has…
BudgIT congratulates Dr Orji as new NEITI Executive Secretary
By Ngozi Onyeakusi------BudgIT congratulates Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji on his recent appointment as the Executive Secretary of NEITI. We are confident in his ability to perform brilliantly and…
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala assures readiness for international challenges
By Ngozi Onyeakusi--------Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the newly appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has given an assurance that she will tackle challenges associated with her…
Universal Insurance Posts 80.63% Growth In GPW
By Ngozi Onyeakusi------ Universal Insurance Plc, has recorded growth its gross premium written to billion from billion in same period in 2019. The firm in its consolidated statements of…
Nigeria Issues Red Alert As Ebola Kills Four In Guinea
By Ngozi Onyeakusi------ Nigerian authorities have put health workers on red alert following the resurgence of Ebola epidemic in Guinea. Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said they would monitor…