First Bank has taken a significant step towards enhancing customer experience and driving digital transformation in the banking sector with the launch of another fully automated branch. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Group, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, made the statement during the inauguration of the First Bank Digital Xperience Centre, in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the bank’s strategic goals and commitment to creating a digital-first experience for customers. “With a focus on convenience, security and innovation, First Bank is poised to revolutionise the banking experience and expand access to financial services in underserved areas,” he said.…
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The Oko Community in Orumba North Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State has finalised arrangements for the official burial and final rites of passage for its traditional ruler, Onowu Oko, Ichie Martin Ezeosim. Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee for the Onowu Oko Burial Committee, Chief (Sir) Reuben Muoka disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The traditional ruler is expected to be interred on Thursday, next week. The demise of late Onowu was jointly announced by His Royal Highness, Igwe Prof. Laz Ekwueme, Eze Ijikala II and his cabinet; the Oko People’s Union, (OPU); and the family who have fixed…
The Director-General (D-G) of National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, said that over the last two decades, the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), has rewritten Nigeria’s pension story. Oloworaran said this during the Stakeholders’ Conference on the Workings of the CPS for employees and pensioners of the Federal Government Treasury-Funded MDAs, in Abuja on Thursday. The event was organised by PenCom and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Oloworaran, represented by the Acting Commissioner Technical, Hafiz Ibrahim, said that PenCom had moved from an era defined by unpaid entitlements and uncertainty to a new order anchored on transparency, sustainability,…
Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has disclosed that NYSC provides services for the government and people of Lagos State worth over 14billon naira annually. General Nafiu was quantifying in minimum monetary value, the contributions of the over 44,000 Corps Members deployed to the length and breadth of the State in various capacities, including the 333 medical doctors, 306 pharmacists, 274 nurses, and 7188 teachers. The NYSC helmsman made this disclosure while speaking during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Government House, Marina, Lagos. General Nafiu said Lagos…
By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps has empowered a total of 58,933 Corps Members with different digital skills within the last two years. A statement signed on Friday by Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations said that the move was in its entrepreneurship drive towards youth empowerment. NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu stated in his goodwill message at a retreat organized by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, with the theme: “Achieving the youth focused Presidential Priorities And Deliverables”, held in Abuja. The DG said for more than two years that this administration has…
***Tasks Commanders To Protect Critical Communication Infrastructures For Enhanced Operational Effectiveness By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Corps of Signals (CCS), Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, on Saturday 27 September, 2025 paid an operational assessment visit to the headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). Media Information Officer Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to enhance effective communication support for counter-insurgency operations in the North East in line with the directives of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede.…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on behalf of the officers, men, and women of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, warmly felicitated with the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement. General Musa extolled the Minister as a leader of great vision, humility, and patriotism whose unwavering commitment to national service has significantly contributed to strengthening Nigeria’s defence and security architecture. He further said that Alhaji Badaru’s steadfast support, wise counsel, and exemplary leadership…
National Chairman of the Action Alliance, Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze The attention of the National leadership of the Action Alliance (AA) has been drawn to a Federal High Court Osogbo Judgement fraudulently obtained by one Adekunle Rufai omoaje and cohorts purportedly affirming them as authentic leaders of Action Alliance (AA). The party National Leadership Could have ignored responding to the media publication of the said Federal High Court Osogbo Judgement but for the sake of clarity for the general public, the media, INEC and the Nigerian Security agencies to be properly guided and to put the record straight,the party state…
***As AIG Zone 5 Benin Urges Delta, Edo People To Cooperate With Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City wish to inform the general public, particularly motorists in Delta and Edo state that the commencement of the enforcement of Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit regulations begins on 2nd October, 2025. The exercise in line with existing laws, and directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, will be carried out professionally across the two states under the Zone and will apply to all vehicles with tinted glasses, whether factory or non-factory fitted. In view of the above, motorists yet to…
***World Press Conference Holds On Monday, September 29 By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has unveiled the official theme for the 2025 Independence Anniversary, tagged: Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF) disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The theme for Nigeria at 65 underscores the need for unity, collaboration and patriotism among the public sector, private sector, civil society, and the citizenry towards building a nation characterised by sustainable peace, prosperity and…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Tuesday, received members of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum on a courtesy visit at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The team leader, Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya, commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their immense contributions to peace, unity, and stability across the country. He noted that the forum stands firmly with the AFN and particularly applauded its efforts in restoring security, which has allowed farmers to return to their fields…
Headquarters 82 Division, Nigerian Army, has observed with concern a recent report alleging that troops of 245 Battalion are harassing and intimidating residents of Ochon Community in Obubra Local Government Area as regards a land dispute with Alesi Community of Ikom Local Government Area both of Cross River State. These reports are false, misleading, and clearly aimed at discrediting the efforts of troops working tirelessly to maintain peace in the area. 82 Division categorically refutes the allegation in its entirety. Troops of 245 Battalion are currently deployed in the general area for internal security operations to protect lives, safeguard critical…