Union Bank has set a new standard in Nigeria’s financial sector by offering unparalleled comprehensive maternity leave to support working mothers and an on-site crèche facility to support working parents, both male and female full-time employees. The new initiative includes an industry-leading five months of fully paid maternity leave, exclusive of the applicable annual leave, and an on-site crèche facility. According to Section 54 of the Labour Act in Nigeria, new mothers are legally entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. However, Union Bank is leading the way with this groundbreaking comprehensive package, which is a significant step ahead of…
Author: Lilian Azuh
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles continue to gain traction globally, Nigerian businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of integrating sustainable practices into their operations. ESG has evolved from a trend to a strategic necessity for companies aiming to manage risks, meet regulatory requirements, and align with the expectations of investors and stakeholders. In response to this growing significance, Sterling One Foundation, in partnership with PwC, NGX, UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Nigeria, LBS Sustainability Centre, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), and Sterling Bank, is proud to host ESG Series…
DAYLIGHT Publisher, Chief Azuh Amatus at the event DAYLIGHT Publisher, chief Azuh Amatus recently attended the three-in-one celebration of his father and mother in-laws, Pa and Ma SP Ojo. The high-octane event that witnessed the iconic couple celebrating their 80th and 70th birthday respectively alongside their 50th wedding anniversary was was hugely attended by family and friends from within and outside the country.
PM Starmer The UK was on Tuesday due to release early a second batch of 1,000 prisoners as the government launched a review of sentencing to ease chronic overcrowding in jails. The controversial policy previously saw 1,700 prisoners freed early last month. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood pledged that earlier mistakes that led to 37 ineligible prisoners being erroneously freed had now been “ironed out”. The review will consider options for tougher non-custodial punishments for some convicted criminals to ensure prison space is available to incarcerate dangerous offenders. They include “nudge” technology — watches or apps to encourage compliance with conditions…
GOTV Subscribers, particularly football-loving Nigerians using GoTV, a prepaid satellite cable service, were frustrated on Tuesday night when multiple channels suddenly disappeared. PUNCH Metro reports that the outage experienced by the subscribers on Tuesday led many customers to demand compensation from Multichoice, GoTV’s parent company, during separate interviews on Wednesday. Several football fans watching on cable TV were eager to witness their favourite clubs take to the pitch as the Champions League, a popular game where clubs from Europe showcase their skill and determination, returned on Tuesday night. However, some football fans, especially those watching on GoTV, were disappointed when all…
Court A Chief Magistrate in Ondo State, Olateju Odenusi-Fadeyi, has ordered the remand of a 15-year-old female student of Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, for allegedly stabbing her colleague, Habib Salau, aged 17, to death. The magistrate ordered her remanded at the Ondo State Juvenile Home, in Akure, pending advice from the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, DPP. The magistrate, however, did not take her plea. The SS3 student, is standing trial for allegedly stabbing the 17-year old deceased, Habib Salau, with a knife during a scuffle between them after school hours. The defendant was brought to court…
Bobrisky Nigeria’s controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has been rushed to the Police Hospital at Falomo, Lagos, after complaining of pain in his ‘breasts’. According to a source, Bobrisky expressed discomfort, after spending hours in the police cell at Alagbon, Lagos State. A police source disclosed that he was taken to the hospital at about 2 p.m., yesterday.Vanguard gathered that Bobrisky claimed his ‘breasts’ were hurting him. However, a police source told Vanguard that the ambulance trip was a decoy because the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Special Fraud Unit, SFU, in Lagos State had…
Elba Idris Elba, British actor has revealed plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, aiming to play a key role in supporting the continent’s film industry. On Wednesday, while speaking on the sidelines of a film industry meeting in Accra, as reported by the BBC he highlighted the importance of Africans telling their own stories on the global stage. The 52-year-old star, known for playing South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela in the 2013 biopic Long Walk to Freedom, is already involved in projects to build film studios in Zanzibar, Tanzania and Accra, Ghana as part of his…
Late wife of Dada The remains of Mrs Modupe Dada will be committed to Mother Earth today (Thursday), October 24, 2024, after a farewell service at the Grace Assembly, Yard 158, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun-Ikeja, Lagos State. Mrs Dada, who died last Saturday, was the wife of the President of the All Africa Music Awards, Mike Dada. The funeral ceremony is expected to be attended by many dignitaries. Meanwhile, dignitaries have continued to express their condolences to the Dada family over Modupe’s demise. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his condolence message, expressed deep sadness, saying Modupe was the pillar…
Bianca President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians. The eight actions approved by Mr. President include: Therenaming of the Ministry of Nigeria Delta Development to Ministry of Regional Development to oversee the activities of all the Regional Development Commissions. The Regional Development Commissions to be under the supervision of the new Ministry are; the Niger Delta Development Commission, the South East Development Commission, the North East Development and the North West Development Commission. Theimmediate winding up of the Ministry of Sports Development and the transfer of its functions to the National Sports Commission in order to develop a vibrant sports economy;The merger of the Federal Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture to become Federal Ministry…