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Senate Confirms Lt.-Gen. Oluyede As COAS

The Nigerian Senate has officially approved the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The confirmation followed a thorough review and acceptance of the screening report presented by the Senate Committee on the Army, chaired by Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua. In its report, the committee detailed  Oluyede’s extensive qualifications, professional achievements,...
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Olubadan Conferred With Fellow, NIOB Award

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Ilakulehin 1, has been conferred with the prestigious honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Building (FNIOB). The conferment of the honorary Fellowship by the Executive Committee of the Institute on the monarch took place at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan after the opening ceremonies and...
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Greenwich Merchant Bank appoints Ogundeji CEO

Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr Benson Ogundeji as its substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer following approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Sunday. In the statement, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited,...
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Institute seeks AI integration in loan management

The Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria has called for a greater integration of artificial intelligence in risk management strategies across various industries. The institute emphasised that leveraging AI technologies could help mitigate potential risks, prevent project failures, and ultimately reduce financial losses caused by fraud. The CILRM President, Nkechi Akubuiro, stated...
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Reps Direct CBN To Hault Retirement Of 1000 Staff

The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) to stop the implementation of the retirement of 1,000 staff and the associated payoff scheme until the conclusion of an investigation. Leading the debate on the motion, Kama Nkemkama (LP, Ebonyi) drew attention to media reports indicating that the Central Bank of Nigeria...
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FG, NIYEEDEP Unveil Plans To Create 20m Jobs For Youths

The Federal Government has unveiled a 24-month action plan to 20 million jobs for youths, through the recently launched Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP). Breaking down the figures, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said there is a need for the youths of Nigeria to align with the government of President...
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