Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Month, a time when the world comes together to raise awareness and support the fight against this devastating disease. As the pink month rounds up, we at Adron Homes stand in solidarity with all those affected by breast cancer and encourage everyone to be intentional about everything that promotes women’s wellness. The event which is a brainchild of the Executive Director of Finance at Adron Homes, Olori Aderonke EmmanuelKing, the breast cancer awareness and examination program has become a yearly mainstay in Adron Homes’ Pink Month schedule. Our staff from across the country…
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President Bola Tinubu has assured foreign ambassadors in Nigeria that his administration is ready to maintain open lines of communication and cooperation, with a focus on advancing mutually beneficial economic opportunities across sectors. The President gave the assurance while receiving the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of Angola to Nigeria, Mr. Jose Bamoquine Zau; the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter Leenknegt; the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Nigeria, Mr. Sevin Baera, and the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Nigeria, Mr. Albert Castelar. In separate meetings with the Ambassadors, the…
Afrobeats superstar, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, delivered a thrilling performance at the 2023 Ballon d’Or award on Monday. Rema’s electrifying performance at the ceremony which took place in Paris, France captivated the audience, showcasing his incredible talent and stage presence. His unique blend of Afrobeat and contemporary sounds left a lasting impression on attendees, solidifying his status as one of Nigeria’s most promising musical exports. Rema was invited to perform his hit song ‘Calm Down’ after Manchester City won the prize for Club of the Season. Rema stepped off the stage to shake hands with the many football stars sitting…
Comrade Joe Ajaero, The president of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), is to be flown abroad for medical treatment for the injuries he sustained during a scuffle in Imo state. On Wednesday, November 1, The NLC president was in Owerri to mobilize Imo workers for a protest rally in the state over an alleged violation and abuse of the rights and privileges of workers by the state government. However, the planned peaceful protest turned violent with allegations that thugs emerged and descended on the protesters and labour leaders. Speaking to The Nation on Thursday, the NLC publicity secretary, Benson Upah, said the NLC president could…
Mr. Emeka Mba, the amiable, cerebral, and articulate Director General of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), in this interview, spoke on a wide range of issues, especially the controversial framework distribution policy, his vision for Nollywood, challenges at the board, how he intends moving the motion picture industry forward among other germane issues. Enjoy the interaction! Aside censorship, what else does NFVCB do for Nollywood? The NFVCB is an agency under the ministry of Information and Communications. Essentially, the board was set up by an act in 1993, as a regulatory agency for the film and video…
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There is palpable tension In River state at the moment starting from the fire outbreak at the state’s house of assembly over reports that lawmakers are planning to serve impeachment notice to the Governor Sim Fubara. Before anyone could say jack, Governor Sim Fubara ordered the sack of his chief of staff and chief security officer who were former aides of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The state house of assembly has now removed the majority leader who is loyal to the former governor while lawmakers loyal to the current governor have reportedly impeached the speaker. All of these have confirmed…
Fidelity Bank Plc’s leadership in the exports space has once again been reaffirmed with the bank’s emergence as the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the BusinessDay and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards 2023. The bank was presented the award at a prestigious dinner event held on Saturday, 28 October 2023 at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. “The BAFI Awards is the benchmark of distinction for institutions in the Nigerian financial services sector. Now in its 10th year, the awards recognises and celebrates organisations that excel in the delivery of financial services in Nigeria,” read a statement by BusinessDay…
Polaris Bank shone brightest over the weekend as its bespoke home-grown digital bank, VULTe won for the third time, Nigeria’s ‘Best Digital Bank of the Year’ prize at the prestigious BusinessDAY’s Banks And Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. Polaris Bank also scooped ‘Best MSME Bank of the Year’ award at the same event. VULTe, is a digital banking platform designed to enable customers to consummate every banking transactions – from account opening, through requesting for certain categories of loans – to generating bank statements. It also connects the customer to discover lifestyle trends and social events. It is an all-in-one…
The President is currently in talks with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, disclosed this to The PUNCH shortly after the Police Council meeting at the State House which both men attended. “The President is on a call, he is speaking to both parties to douse the tensions,” Mohammed said. Both Wike and Fubara attached the Police Council meeting that confirmed the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who was nominated in late June. The PUNCH reported that…