An American court in January asked Airbus Helicopter SAS, the manufacturer of the helicopter in which top Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe was travelling before a fatal crash, to pay the family of a victim of another crash $75 million. Wigwe was the group CEO of Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets. His wife, son…
The Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, died in a chopper crash in California, the United States of America on Friday. Here are 10 things to know about him: 2. He had a degree in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu. 3. He also had an MA in Banking and…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Lagos State Health Ministry has Released a health advisory for the AFCON final that is to take place tomorrow evening at 9:pm African time. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, advised in a statement on Saturday ahead of the AFCON Finale. The Africa Cup of Nations champions will be crowned…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi President Bola Tinubu has lauded the unwavering dedication and sacrifices of Nigeria’s armed forces in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity against all forms of threats. Addressing attendees at the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna on Saturday, the President reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to supporting the military…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje Ahead of the final match of the African Cup of Nations between Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire, the Nigerian Cardiac Society has on Saturday advised Nigerians to refrain from excessive excitement and emotion during games and events, and to take breaks if necessary. The Society advised in a statement that was signed by…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali has signed the ministerial performance bond with the Directors and the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of his ministry and agencies. The bond signed, contains a comprehensive strategy to ensure that the sustainable developments envisioned for the transportation sector come to fruition before the end of the…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted sunny and hazy conditions in Nigeria from Saturday to Monday. NiMet’s weather outlook made the announcement in a release in Abuja. The agency predicts a clear and hazy atmosphere in the northern region during the forecast period. Over the North Central and South inland areas,…
Gom Mirian The National Examinations Council (NECO) has made an official announcement regarding the indefinite postponement of the 2024 Staff Promotion Examination. The exam, which was initially scheduled to take place on the 14th and 15th of February in Minna, Niger State, has been put on hold. Ag. Director of the Directorate of Information and…
Gom Mirian The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has declared Margaret Emefiele, the wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Governor, Godwin Emefiele and three others wanted for alleged involvement in money laundering activities. According to the EFCC, Margaret Emefiele, Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile, are wanted for their…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has disclosed a plan by the federal government to shut its land borders once again in a bid to check the soaring food inflation, which has in turn occasioned hardship and poverty. Kyari unveiled the idea while addressing members of the Senate and…
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