One of the top real estate developers in Nigeria, T.Pumpy Concept Limited is at it again, ready to explore the South African real estate market. T.Pumpy Concept, owner of T.Pumpy Estates spread across over 100 locations covering FCT, Ekiti, Oyo and Kwara states, is set to hit South Africa on a land exhibition mission. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of T.Pumpy, Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, said the team would leave for Pretoria, South Africa later today, Sunday, January 26, 2025. According to him, the land exhibition event is billed to hold on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Akasia Community…
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One of Africa’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to employee welfare by announcing the promotion of over 4,000 staff members and implementing salary increases ranging from 20% to 30% across various employee grades. This bold initiative, under the leadership of Managing Director/CEO Dame Adaora Umeoji, its aimed at boosting staff morale and productivity.With over 8,000 employees, this significant investment in human capital reflects Zenith Bank’s belief that its workforce is its most valuable asset. The salary adjustments, effective January 1, 2025, aim to reward performance, alleviate financial pressures, and ensure enhanced customer service delivery. Promotions for…
The death has been announced of Professor Samuel Afolabi Olowe, former Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. He died on Tuesday January 14th 2025, aged 88. Professor Olowe was an internationally renowned pediatrician and distinguished professor of medicine with specialization in Neotology. He worked for several years at the college of medicine of the University of Lagos. In recognition of his hardwork and commitment to an effective healthcare system, he was appointed as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), serving as CMD between 1991 and 1995. Professor Olowe began his medical…
Dr. Olu Agunloye, former Minister of Power and Steel (2002–2003) under President Olusegun Obasanjo, has accused the former president of deliberately spreading falsehoods to obscure his own record regarding the Mambilla power project. This accusation comes amid allegations and a legal case tied to the Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) contract awarded by Agunloye to Sunrise Power Company in 2003.Dr. Agunloye, now the National Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is facing a seven-count charge brought by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) at the FCT High Court over the contract. Speculation arose about whether Agunloye would testify at…
By Andrew Abah, ABUJAThe Nigeria U19 Cricket team have received a major boost with the arrival of the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olopade at the ICC T20 U19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia.The arrival of the DG has once again shown the unwavering commitment of the leadership of the NSC to support every sport in the country to achieve sustainable growth.The Nigeria U19 Cricket team are creating history in Malaysia, having been Nigeria’s first ever team to be at a cricket World, recorded a big upset with their win over cricket giant , New Zealand…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein in her efforts to continuously promote professional accounting concept with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has vowed to support the Institute with integrity, transparency and zero level of tolerance to corruption both in Private and Public Sector. Madein disclosed this while playing a host to the 60th President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Dr Davidson C.S Alaribe and his team in her office in Abuja . She revealed that Office of Accountant General of the Federation played a lead role in…
Retired Lt.-Gen. Jeremiah Useni, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is dead. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, confirmed this in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), Dr Gyang Bere, on Thursday in Jos. Mutfwang said that Useni, who also represented Plateau South Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019, died at the age of 82. The governor also confirmed that the former FCT minister under Gen. Sani Abacha’s government, died on Thursday after a protracted illness. Mutfwang, who described Useni’s demise as a huge loss to Plateau, urged his immediate family and residents…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, swore in the Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), six new Commissioners, Chairmen and members of Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), and State Secondary Education Board (SSEB). Addressing the newly sworn in executives at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Edo State, Governor Okpebholo charged them to help him drive development and progress in the State, stressing that his administration is in a hurry to bring development. Harping on the unique qualities and capacity of the newly sworn in…
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump has been sworn in as U.S. president after taking the oath of office in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington. Trump swore the oath in a grand ceremony attended by his family, former U.S. presidents and dignitaries from the United States and abroad. “The Golden Age of America begins right now,” he said in his inaugural speech. “I will simply put America first,” Trump added. (dpa/NAN) READ ALSO:
By Kazeem Akintunde Ego is one of the requirements to be a leader. How it is managed is what differentiates a great leader from a fascist. One past world leader with a high dose of ego is Benito Mussolini. Mussolini was the founder of fascism and leader of Italy from 1922 to 1943. He allied Italy with Nazi Germany and Japan in World War Two. He was born Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini on 29 July, 1883, in Predappio, Northern central Italy, and his father was a blacksmith. Employment prospects in the area were poor, so, in 1902, Mussolini moved to…