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Interswitch, a Pan-African digital payment and commerce company, has announced the opening of its platforms for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registrations. This follows its accreditation by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to provide ePINs and forms for candidates seeking registration for the JAMB/UTME examinations. Prospective candidates for the 2019 JAMB/UTME examinations can easily obtain their …

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Heritage Bank Plc has restated commitment through its growth strategy to deepen its full stream retail banking franchise to match the rapidly changing needs of its customer, as well give the unbanked, especially in the rural areas the opportunity to enjoy seamless financial services. The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo, made this known yesterday in a statement made available …

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A former president of the World Bank, Jim Kim, is joining investment firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) , chaired by Nigerian investment guru, Adebayo Ogunlesi. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Mr Kim, 59, who abruptly resigned as president of the World Bank on Monday, will join the firm next month. Mr Kim resigned Monday, saying he would join an unnamed investment …

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The Republic of Korea has pledged to continue effective collaboration with Nigeria to ensure the nation attains its economic development goals. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Intae Lee stated this in a goodwill message at the official opening of a Seminar on the Operations and Regulations on Derivatives Market in Nigeria under the Knowledge Sharing Programme, KSP held …

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE” or “The Exchange”) is set to hold its 2018 Market Recap & Outlook for 2019 on Monday, January 14, 2019, at the Stock Exchange House, Marina, Lagos. This annual event is a forum for the Chief Executive Officer of NSE, Mr. Oscar Ndubisi Onyema, to brief the stockbroking community, analysts, media and other stakeholders, on …

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The Lagos State Police Command have declared one Mustapha Adekunle aka Seigo for attempting to disrupt the APC rally held at Skypower Ground, Ikeja, on Tuesday. According to the police authorities, Mustapha Adekunle aka Seigo, an NURTW chieftain, came to the rally with a group of people and were identified at the entrance as supporters of the party. However, at …

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Ogun politicians have been advised to take a cue from the developmental template laid down by the immediate past Governor of Ogun State and Director General, Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCO), Otunba Gbenga Daniel, in which the people savoured dividends of democracy in every sector of governance. Speaking at the annual New Year Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held at the palatial …

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…MC Oluomo, Others Stabbed As Party Leaders Flee Scene Loud gunshots were fired as pandemonium broke out in Lagos on Tuesday when the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagged off its campaign for its governorship candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other party flag-bearers in the state. Popular ‘area father’, MC Oluomo, was said to have been stabbed in the skirmish that occurred …

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The era of military coups in Africa is gone, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has declared in Abuja. Buhari who is the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made the declaration as a result of the botched coup in Gabon yesterday. He however urged military officers with political ambitions to resign or face their constitutional role. Buhari …

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may call off the lingering strike this weekend to allow public universities to resume academic activities next week. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, gave this indication on Monday after long hours of conciliatory meeting with the representatives of ASUU led by its President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi. He said the deliberations …

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