archiveSeptember 2016

The train of the on-going 2016 Promasidor’s Cowbellpedia Mathematics Television Quiz has ignited a fierce but healthy competition among the states of the federation. As the show progresses towards the final, the states, represented by the various school are increasing their ‘battle’ tactics to win the crown. The show, for...

The Director-General Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) Mr. Sunday Thomas has urged the public to secure their belongings this period of recession with insurance which remains the best tool to mitigate risks. Thomas, while speaking at the 2000 man match awareness campaign organised by the Association of Registered Insurance Agents of...

President Barack Obama says the nation will never forget the lives of those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. Obama said at a Pentagon memorial service that he was inspired by the resilience of the victims' families. THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  Scripture tells us, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness...

At least 13 persons were killed and 203 injured in northwest Tanzania when a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit the country Saturday, local authorities told AFP. According to Agence France-Presse,  "The toll has climbed from 11 people dead to 13 and from 192 injured to 203," said Deodatus Kinawilo, District Commissioner...

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has enjoined Muslim faithfuls to use the period of Eid el Kabir to pray for the unity, peace and prosperity of the of the country. He has also urged them to propagate the message of love, which remains the cornerstone and overriding principle for...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed ongoing plans to extend Bank Verification Number (BVN) registration project to customers of Other Financial Institutions (OFIS) such as Microfinance Banks (MfBs), Primary Mortgage Institutions (PMIs), among others. CBN Director, Banking and Payment Systems Department, ‘Dipo Fatokun who disclosed this at the...

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Samson Ayokunle has called on Nigerians to share love not hatred as the Muslim faithful joint the rest of the world to celebrate Eid-el Kabir this year. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Ayokunle while felicitating ‎with the...

Access Bank Plc has emerged the best bank in Nigeria for the year 2016. The announcement was made by the Award Committee at this year’s BusinessDay Annual Banking Awards which held at the Eko Hotels on Friday night. As a confirmation of an exceptional performance in 2015, Access Bank’s Group...

Fellow Compatriots, as you celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir, I salute your steadfastness in spite of the difficult economic times the country is going through. The lessons of the Eid are piety and sacrifice and, my dear brothers and sisters, you have exhibited these in equal measure. The present recession is as...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Saturday in Abuja said it generated over N95.7 billion in August. The NCS Public Relations Officer, Mr Wale Adeniyi, said in an interview with news men that the revenue had been remitted to the Federal Government coffers. Adeniyi expressed satisfaction that the NCS generated...