Minimum wage panel ready this month, says Fed Govt
Minimum wage panel ready this month, says Fed Govt Apanel to negotiate a new national minimum wage for public sector workers will be inaugurated before the end of this month, the Federal Government has said. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who dropped the hint yesterday in Abuja, said: “I am sure before the month runs out, the panel will be in place.” The minister spoke through a text message. The national minimum wage committee, when inaugurated by the government, will oversee the modalities across the boar…
Seasons of Honours: UBA wins Several International Awards, including Global Finance Best SME Bank for 2023
Seasons of Honours: UBA wins Several International Awards, including Global Finance Best SME Bank for 2023 Seasons of Honours: UBA wins Several International Awards, including Global Finance Best SME Bank for 2023 Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has continued to elevate its global standing, coveting several prestigious international awards, signaling the Bank’s continuous contributions to the economic development of Africa. The recognition of the bank’s outstanding performance reaffirms its status as a leading playe…
Access Holdings boosts consumer lending with new subsidiary
Access Holdings boosts consumer lending with new subsidiary Acquires 80% stake in Ugandan bank Access Holdings Plc is establishing a new consumer lending subsidiary that aims at further expanding consumer finance options for individuals and businesses. The new subsidiary, Oxygen X Finance Company Limited, is expected to commence operations soon upon obtaining final operating licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). CBN had earlier granted approval-in-principle to the new subsidiary. According to the company, the new subsidiary will impa…
Rivers police arrest man wanted by EFCC for four years
Rivers police arrest man wanted by EFCC for four years Men of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a suspect, Joel Okodi, who has been on the run after being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission years ago. Okodi, popularly known as ‘Chief’, was a resident at No.21, Abak Road Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. It was gathered that he allegedly fraudulently collected the sum of N50 million from one Chief Okosisi and was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after the case was reported. While th…
James Hope College Lagos Sets Record In November Cambridge IGCSE Examinations
James Hope College Lagos Sets Record In November Cambridge IGCSE Examinations James Hope College (JHC) Lagos, a beacon of academic excellence, has once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering exceptional learning experiences, as reflected in the outstanding results of the recently released November Cambridge IGCSE Examinations. In the latest examination cycle, James Hope College has produced scholars who achieved an impressive 98% A* - A Grades and a remarkable 100% A* - B Grades across all 13 registered subjects. This stellar perfor…
Rivers policeman arrested for defiling 13-year-old girl
Rivers policeman arrested for defiling 13-year-old girl A police officer simply identified as Emmanuel has been arrested and detained after he allegedly defiled a 13-year-old girl in his office at the Bori Area Command in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Emmanuel, attached to the Bori Area Command, was said to have been detained at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of the State Police Command on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu. Narrating the incident to newsmen in Port Harcourt, …
Rivers police arrest cops for alleged extortion of $3000
Rivers police arrest cops for alleged extortion of $3000 PORT HARCOURT – The Rivers State Police Command said it has arrested an undisclosed number of its officers for extorting $3000 from their unnamed victim. The Public Relations Officers of the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, in a response in Port Harcourt yesterday, said the officers fingered in the allegation have been detained. On Friday, a user on X (former Twitter) with the handle @harrisonbbi18 had posted that some operatives of the state police command had …
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