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Nigeria’s Defence Urges Vigilance Against Terrorism Amid Controversial Slogan

Nigeria’s Defence Urges Vigilance Against Terrorism Amid Controversial Slogan

In response to the rising use of the slogan "No Gree for Anybody," the Nigerian Defence Headquarters has called on citizens to collaborate with security agencies and actively oppose terrorism. Edward Buba, the director of defence media operations, emphasized this during a press briefing in Abuja, urging Nigerians to report any suspicious activities and assuring prompt action. Buba clarified that the military's focus in 2024 remains unwavering — to locate and eliminate terrorists, denying them the ability to threaten citizens. He highlighted ongoing operations targeting terrorist commanders, emphasizing that both high-ranking leaders and lower-level commanders are priority targets for neutralization.…
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Wema Bank ALAT Set Record Breaking Precedent in 2023 performance.

Wema Bank ALAT Set Record Breaking Precedent in 2023 performance.

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, set a record-breaking precedent in 2023, with a tremendous upsurge in its 2023 corporate performance as seen in the bank’s 2023 Q3 performance results. In a yearly analysis that captured financials for the first three[3] quarters of 2023, Wema Bank recorded a 130% increase in Profit Before Tax [PBT] and 61% increase in gross earnings, achieving Gross Earnings of ₦150.90bn in Q3 2023, compared to Q3 2022’s ₦93.86bn. The pioneering bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) unprecedentedly stood at ₦21.76bn, an astounding 130% increase from…
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Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for National Hajj and Christian Pilgrims Commissions

Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for National Hajj and Christian Pilgrims Commissions

Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of a fresh board and management team for both the National Hajj Commission and the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission. The announcement, disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in Abuja, awaits Senate confirmation. The National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM) will be led by Chairman Mr Jalal Arab, with key roles assigned to Aliu Abdulrazaq, Prince Anofi Elegushi, and Prof. Abubakar A. Yagawal. The NAHCOM zonal representatives include Dr Muhammad Umaru Ndagi, Abba Jato Kala, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman, Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe, Aishat Obi Ahmed, Zainab Musa, Prof. Musa…
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IG Boosts Security on Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Amid Growing Concerns

IG Boosts Security on Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Amid Growing Concerns

In response to increasing security concerns along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has taken decisive action to reinforce safety measures. The additional deployment of personnel is a strategic move to reassure both citizens and travelers about their safety on this crucial transportation route. The Inspector-General's directive involves a heightened presence of police officers and advanced security technology along the expressway. Emphasizing the critical importance of securing this vital artery, the IG aims to leverage advanced resources to enhance the overall security infrastructure in the region. To ensure the effectiveness of this deployment, Mr Egbetokun has…
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Igbinedion University Establishes Tablet-Manufacturing Factory to Enhance Medical Education and Healthcare

Igbinedion University Establishes Tablet-Manufacturing Factory to Enhance Medical Education and Healthcare

Igbinedion University, Okada, located in Edo, has recently inaugurated a tablet-manufacturing factory aimed at catering to the specific needs of its teaching hospital and the surrounding community. The university's vice-chancellor, Lawrence Ezemonye, revealed this development during the 13th oath-taking/induction ceremony for 101 pharmacy graduates of the 2022/2023 session. The newly established facility resides within the university's Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology. It is strategically designed to serve multiple purposes, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, extemporaneous compounding, and tablet production. Additionally, the university has integrated an automated production line for antiseptics, disinfectants, and reagents. Ezemonye emphasized that this initiative…
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