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Read More »‘Family feud’ Ogbomoso in need of a new traditional ruler
Emerging details have shown that family feuds, political pressure ahead of the 2023 general elections, rationalization of religion, and court cases have been identified as some of the reasons delaying the emergence of a new Soun, the traditional ruler of Ogbomoso – the second largest city in Oyo State, South …
Read More »‘Financially down’ PBC LTD management begs staff over salary delay
The management of the Produce Buying Company Limited, (PBC) has issued a circular that workers will have their 2022 August salaries delayed because the firm is financially distressed. In the circular making rounds on social media, the management of PBC Limited has pleaded with staff to bear with them as …
Read More »‘Opportunity’ FG advises qualified students to apply for UK Scholarship amid ASUU strike
Amid the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Federal Government has called on qualified Nigerians to apply for the Chevening scholarships, an initiative of the government of the United Kingdom. The National Universities Commission, NUC, disclosed this in a letter signed by the Deputy …
Read More »Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi: 12years as a king
When the instrument of authority was presented to Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi on April 27, 2010, as the 21st monarch of Ikate-Elegushi kingdom, a coastal community along the Lagos lagoon, the people were ecstatic. But, there were careful expectations because, the prince, though steeped in the rich pedigree of his …
Read More »‘It’s alarming’ Fmr Nigerian senator agrees Miriam Olusanya-led GTBank staff impolite
A former Nigeria senator and activist, Shehu Sanni, seemed to agree that one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria, Miriam Olusanya-led GTBank parades the rudest staff of bankers in Nigeria. He was responding to a tweet by an obviously unsatisfied customer of the bank, @_hafsat_paki, who complained that the …
Read More »‘MTN Yellow Box, a fraud’ Expert knocks SON, says agency not yardstick for quality measure
An alternative power supply expert, Engr. Adebola Anofi, has taken a swipe at Standards Organisation of Nigeria and one of the products of the telecommunication giant, MTN Lumos Solar System. According to the founder and CEO of White Consults Technology, Engr. Anofi claimed that neither is SON a yardstick to …
Read More »‘Rise to be recognised!’ Atedo Peterside encourages youths to renew commitment to boost personal business pursuits
The Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, President & Founder, Anap Foundation, Mr. Atedo Peterside, has charged Nigerian youths to renew their commitment towards excellence that can make them stand out in their personal and business pursuits thereby earning them pride of place among exceptional Nigerians that have contributed to the …
Read More »‘Checklist’ Top five wealthiest people in Africa
Five Africans are among the world’s 500 wealthiest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2021. According to the index, Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, is Africa’s wealthiest person, with a net worth of $19.2 billion, up from $19.1 billion the previous year. Globally, Tesla CEO – Elon …
Read More »‘Influential’ Polaris long-time serving vice-president of investor relations, Richard Edwards, retires
Vice president of Investor Relations at Polaris, Richard Edwards, will leave the company in April 2022, J.C. Weigelt becomes vice president of investor relations, starting on January 3. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Richard since my arrival at Polaris and have had a front-row seat as he has …
Read More »‘Freelanews LS’ Men need regular sex to stay healthy, Dr. Ajibade says
It is an established fact that men seldom visit the doctor until it is almost too late to do so. It is often believed that as the stronger gender, going to the doctor for regular medical checkup is a reserve of the sissy or the extremely rich. If it doesn’t …
Read More »‘Congrats!’ Oghenesivbe lauds Ukah’s appointment as Delta SSG
Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has congratulated the newly appointed Secretary to Delta State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, fnipr, saying his appointment is well deserved. Oghenesivbe in a goodwill message to Ukah, and made available to newsmen in Asaba said the new …
Read More »‘FLS’ Business without records analogous to driving without fuel gauge, Akin Fatunke reveals
Beyond being an accounting and commercial buzz word, bookkeeping is important as business cannot be efficiently run without having the ‘books’ in order. It is “analogous to wishing to drive a car without a fuel gauge or a map (now google)—sooner or later you’re going to get lost or run …
Read More »‘Slum Art Foundation’ Lessons for gov’ts on education during Freelanews webinar (Photos)
It is no doubt that comprehensive education of any country for its citizens will always remains a challenge for even a serious government, let alone a nation like ours of over 200 million people. But, due to COVID-19 pandemic, 60 percent of the world’s children cannot access education. The percentage …
Read More »‘Brown envelope’ Experts recommend media ethics review, clamour for better management
Review of the Code of Ethics of Nigerian Journalists, better management of media firms and stricter barriers to entry are ways by which the twin professions of journalism and public relations can tackle the Brown Envelope problem, experts have submitted. Mr Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, chairman of public relations firm C&F Porter …
Read More »Freelanews Leadership Session: Quit your job not to start a business, Tubosun Ajibola advises
There’s no denying that COVID-19 is changing the way we do business. Offices are closed, employees are working from home, and entire industries are being shut down. In the U.S for example, the week of March 21, 3.3 million Americans claimed unemployment. The week of March 28, 6.9 million, and …
Read More »‘Freelanews Leadership Session’ Expert calls for govt COVID-19 intervention for workers
For some months now, COVID-19 virus has spread to all continents, infecting people in many countries around the world. As the virus spreads, the society, economy and business are being impacted. How to minimise impact of the epidemic on business, its performance results and, most importantly, on employees – these …
Read More »‘Mental health in a lockdown’ Medebem shares survival tactics during Freelanews interactive session
Since the declaration of coronavirus outbreak as a global pandemic, many of us, even those who have not been infected by the virus, choose to quarantine in our homes for safety. Cancelled travel plans, indefinite isolation, panic over scarce resources and information overload could be a recipe for unchecked anxiety …
Read More »‘Don’t snort!’ Drug abuse responsible for job losses, Ademolu says
People take drugs without the prescription of a doctor for a number of reasons. While some aim for a reduction in the time and cost of clinical consultation, others simply trivialize illnesses and resort to self-medication. Other factors could be due to personal insecurities and fear of job loss due …
Read More »Communication practice in Nigeria since democracy is bullet type, Akinsiju says
It has been established that the effectiveness of communication makes or mars a brand or an organisation. The contribution of media relations to an organisational success can not be overemphasised. Hence, the reason most corporate organisations invest heavily in ensuring that their media departments are functioning overtime. These were the …
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