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Apr

2024

Celebrating A Quintessential Role Model @ 40 – AttNews Joins Chukwudi Eke Mba

Birthday, Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality

CELEBRATING A QUINTESSENTIAL ROLE MODEL @ 40 Born on 9th April 1984, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE hails from Amaekpu Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia State.He attended Obalodon Montessori Nursery & Primary School, Lagos. He proceeded to Government Collage, Ketu Epe, Lagos State where he obtained his West Africa Examination Council Certificate. He advanced his education and was admitted into the prestigious Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State where he obtained his B.Eng, in Petroleum engineering in 2009. He has further received academic and professional training from major institutions around the world. As a young graduate beaming…

Apr

2024

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FGN Approves Thursday As Additional Public Holiday For Eid-el-Fitr

News Flash, Religion

FG Approves Thursday As Additional Public Holiday For Eid-el-Fitr The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr. This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday. The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr. “The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed…

Apr

2024

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Ohafia Network, Amaekpu Ohafia Celebrates Abia Deputy Governor Engr Ikechukwu Emetu On His 40th Birthday

Abia State, Abia North, Birthday, News Flash

Ohafia Network, Amaekpu Ohafia Celebrates Abia Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu on His 40th Birthday. May this year's birthday bring to you extravagant grace and Mercy of God. And may the Almighty Continue to direct your path and broaden your vision for the development of our dear State and Nigeria at Large. We are very pleased to be associated with your esteemed self and the State. Wishing you long Life in good health. Remain Blessed as you enjoy your Day Chief Sam Abaraogu(Akaji-ugo)CEO, Abia Network, Amaekpu Ohafia

Apr

2024

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AD’s Hotel Amaekpu Ohafia Felicitates With Abia Deputy Governor Engr Ikechukwu Emetu On His 40th Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, News Flash, People & Events

AD'S Hotel Amaekpu Ohafia, Felicitates With Abia Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu on His 40th Birthday. Our Prayers for you is for God to Continue to direct your path and broaden your vision for the development of our dear State and Nigeria at Large. Wishing you long Life and uncommon life achievements. Remain Blessed as you enjoy your Day Mr. Uma Onwuka(Chaka Billion)CEO, AD's Hotel, Amaekpu Ohafia

Apr

2024

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Gov Otti Greets Muslims On Eid El-Fitr Celebration

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI GREETS MUSLIMS ON EID EL-FITR CELEBRATION Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has congratulated the Muslim community in the State and the country at large as the world marks this year's Eid el-Fitr celebration. Governor Otti commended the Muslim faithful on the fortitude and self discipline they exhibited as they religiously observed the Ramadan period of fasting and prayers, culminating in the celebration of this year’s Eid el-Fitr festival. The Governor, in a statement issued from his office, said he was optimistic that the Muslim community in Abia, and indeed Nigeria, had used the opportunity of the…

Apr

2024

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CBN Sacks 8 Directors, 32 Others

CBN/Commercial Banking, Labour, News Flash

CBN Sacks 8 Directors, 32 Others The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly terminated the employment of another batch of 40 staff members, primarily from the development finance department (DFD), according to Daily Trust. Details regarding the affected individuals are limited due to the late release of the termination letters. However, it was confirmed that Musa Zgabawa Bulus, an Assistant Director heading the National Collateral Registry (NCR) within the CBN, was among those affected. The NCR, an initiative aimed at enhancing access to finance for Nano, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by leveraging movable assets, falls under the…

Apr

2024

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Lagos Court Orders Remand Of Emefiele In EFCC Custody

Crime, CBN/Commercial Banking, News Flash

Lagos Court Orders Remand Of Emefiele In EFCC Custody The Ikeja High Court in Lagos State has ordered the remand of a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He is to be remanded till the next adjourned date, Thursday, April 11 when the court will give its ruling on bail. Justice Rahman Oshodi also ordered the remand of Emefiele’s co-defendant Henry Omoile at the Kirikiri Prison pending the court’s ruling on his bail on Thursday. The court ordered the remand of both men after…

Apr

2024

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Oil Marketers Propose N550/Litre Price To Dangote

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Oil Marketers Propose N550/litre Price To Dangote As the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Limited, moves to end petrol scarcity in Lagos and its environs, Dangote Refinery and oil marketers have intensified efforts at taking final decisions on pricing and delivery of petrol to filling stations Nationwide Dangote Refinery, which can refine 650,000 barrels per day, bpd of crude oil, intends to commence production and distribution of the product, the bulk of which is currently imported from the global market, in May 2024. Checks by Vanguard, weekend, indicated that the parties have been meeting and exchanging notes on the pricing,…

Apr

2024

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EFCC Recovers N30 Billion, Investigates 50 Bank Accounts In Probe Of Betta Edu

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EFCC Recovers N30 Billion, Investigates 50 Bank Accounts In Probe Of Betta Edu, Others The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant progress in its ongoing probe of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and others involved in the National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA). According to Ola Olukoyede, the executive chairman of EFCC, the agency has recovered N30 billion for the Federal Government and has placed 50 bank accounts under investigation in connection with the case. Edu and the former CEO of NSIPA, Halima Shehu, were suspended about three months ago by…

Apr

2024

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CBN Stops Use Of Foreign Currencies As Collateral For Naira Loan

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CBN Stops Use Of Foreign Currencies As Collateral For Naira Loan The Central Bank of Nigeria has written to all banks in Nigeria to stop the use of foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans. It disclosed this in a circular uploaded to its website on Monday. The CBN however exempted from the ban Eurobonds issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria or Guarantees of foreign banks, including Standby Letters of Credit. Announcing the ban in a circular titled, “The Use of Foreign-Currency Denominated Collaterals for Naira Loans”, Director, Banking Supervision Department, CBN, Dr. Adetona Adedeji, said: “The Central Bank…