…the value it handled in the previous year. Now, it wants to build on that growth by deploying 200,000 Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals nationwide, increasing the value of transactions processed through its terminals tenfold in 2026, according to GTCO's annual report. The expansion comes as Nigeria’s largest banks race to…
England have called up Emmanuel Iyogun and Chandler Cunningham-South to replace Cadan Murley and Beno Obano, both of whom suffered injuries in the 45-21 defeat to South Africa in Johannesburg.
…path is to create the environment that allows the major global cloud providers to deploy mirrors and physical infrastructure in Nigeria while continuing to offer the same services customers already use,” he said. “That keeps the localisation requirement at the infrastructure level rather than forcing banks and fintechs…
…clash between the Kamuku and Fulani in Tashar Bako. He directed security agencies to deploy all available security assets to the communities as part of efforts to restore peace and prevent further breakdown of law and order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the communal violence stemmed from a farming disp…
…march in Nairobi on Tuesday to mark an annual day of protest, with heavy security deployments disrupting traffic. Demonstrations have traditionally been held on July 7 to commemorate the day in 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel…
…9:20 am (0020 GMT) today," it said in a statement. In addition, the coast guard "was deployed around the Japanese fishing vessel to ensure its safety". There were four Chinese ships sailing around the area before two of them entered Japanese waters, the statement said. It added that the activities of the Chinese coast…
…asking about research opportunities, assistantships, and scholarships. Most never replied. Some declined. A few conversations progressed. "I wrote to a lot of professors and a lot of schools about scholarships, about their research, and about their courses," he said. The admission eventually came through. Once the bloc…
…agencies towards addressing the crisis, as joint Police and military patrols have been deployed to the area to restore peace," Abiodun stated.
…Mr. Mokwa also said that though Adeyemi did not employ any staff other than those deployed from the OAGF, those officers would now become prosecution witnesses. The Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council was allocated N1,302,978,784 in the Federal Government's 2026 bu…
…LASTMA; Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other security agencies are regularly deployed to control traffic in the area, but their efforts have yielded little improvement because of the volume of trucks. He called on the government to reconsider the location of the terminals, arguing that relocating or shutting them…
…is increasingly useful in modern medicine, especially in diagnosis, it cannot replace the empathy and judgment required in patient care. He said: "For us and for me in particular, we should not rely solely on artificial intelligence. We must combine it with human intelligence. "In our clinical practice, we have found t…
…from free-on-board (FOB) collections. To achieve the target, he said the service would deploy several strategies, including the full implementation of the unified customs information system (UCIS), also known as B'Odogwu, to automate customs processes and improve revenue collection. He said other measures include stren…
…and then be empowered to treat patients. "We strongly reject this because we are deeply concerned about the welfare and safety of patients. There are critical areas of patient care where people who have not received adequate education in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other aspects of medical training should never…
…such as prefabricated housing, precast concrete system and modular construction with replicable and standardized designs for faster delivery and cost efficiency housing for the people, " the communique read. It observed that the current housing demand arising from rapid urbanisation, population growth, rising construct…
…of Professional practice, the commissioner said that though the innovations are not replacing professionals; they are redefining professional practice. According to the commissioner, professionals who would thrive in the future are those who embrace technology as a tool for greater efficiency, creativity and service. "…
…in national infrastructure. Additional resources would enable the accelerated replacement of ageing navigation facilities, the expansion of surveillance coverage, the deployment of next-generation air traffic management technologies, enhanced redundancy for critical systems, improved power resilience, increased calibra…
…and proposed the establishment of a "Digital Utility Corridor" to standardise fibre deployment alongside other public utilities. He said uncoordinated pole mounting and inconsistent deployment standards continued to undermine efficiency, though regulatory monitoring efforts were ongoing. ATCON President Tony Emoekpere…
…than actions capable of sabotaging the party. This came as the party confirmed the replacement of several candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with Vanguard, Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, gave the assurance in reac…
…which informed the collaboration between ICPC and INEC in organising the workshop and deploying resource persons to facilitate the sessions. " He also commended electoral officers for their dedication and sacrifices, describing them as individuals who often risk their lives in service to the country. Expressing optimis…
…roadworthy vehicles should be put on the highway, tyres must be routinely inspected and replaced when necessary, speed limits must be obeyed, adequate rest should be taken before embarking on journeys, and under no circumstances should passengers be transported together with goods." The Corps Marshal also warned that t…
…also on public trust, confidence and cooperation. The senator paid tribute to troops deployed across the North-West, North-East and other operational theatres, commending their efforts in combating terrorism, banditry and other security threats. He also honoured military personnel who lost their lives in the line of du…
…on the bank’s achievements. “I am honoured by the trust the board has placed in me and deeply conscious of the legacy I inherit. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the board, management and staff across all our markets to sustain UBA’s momentum and continue delivering long-term value to our shareholders, c…
…as the chairman of an "African institution that can compete globally, while being deeply committed to our continent's development." In the post titled, "Celebrating an African Institution: My Farewell from UBA," he said, "I have never been able to look at Africa and see only borders. Where many see fifty-four separate…
…programmes. The law further updates the approval process for CBK deputy governors by replacing references to Parliament with the National Assembly, bringing the Act in line with the 2010 Constitution. The amendments are the latest in a series of updates to the Central Bank of Kenya Act, which was enacted in 1966. Recen…
…Accountant-General of the Federation. Mokwa also disclosed that, apart from personnel deployed from the OAGF, no staff members were employed by the council under its Director-General. He added that the deployed officers would now serve as prosecution witnesses. The Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Fo…