IN a poignant ceremony held at the family compound at Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri, Mr. Sylvester Oromoni Snr, father of the late Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, has vowed to continue the fight for justice, particularly on behalf of students facing maltreatment in Nigerian educational institutions. Two years ago, the 12-year-old Dowen College pupil, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, met […]
As Company Says Sapele, Ihovbor Substations’ Maintenance Progressing Well THE Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has provided explanations for the reduction in supply hours currently being experienced in its franchise states. In a “Power Update” signed by the management of BEDC and made available to The Pointer yesterday by Head, Branding and Corporate Communications, […]
Alihagu community in Agbor has held her 2023 conference. The well attended annual conference was held on Sunday, December 31 at Alihagu. During the conference, a book on Alihagu history titled “Alihagu: History and Evolution Of A Community”, was unveiled. The production of the book which focused on the history and evolution of Alihagu was […]
NOVA Merchant Bank Limited, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, has announced that it is set to begin its conversion to a full Commercial Banking Business following its recent requisition of the national commercial banking license from the relevant authorities. To this end, the bank has appointed Mr. Adebowale Oyedeji, as Managing Director and Chief […]
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a 65% reduction in registration renewal fees for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Agency disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. NAFDAC also outlines other measures to enhance the ease of doing business in Nigeria […]
NIGERIAN banks will deduct the backlog of Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) on old foreign currency transactions carried out by Nigerians beginning January 31, 2024. The deductions will cover transactions between 2021 and 2023 according to the message sent by the banks to their customers on Tuesday. The banks noted that this is in line […]
MANAGING Director and Chief Executive Officer of BEDC Electricity Plc, Mr. Deolu Ijose has said that dedication to service by the company’s staff brought about its success in 2023. Ijose made the remarks in his New Year message to staff at the company’s corporate headquarters in Benin City. According to Ijose, since dedication to service […]
SOME concerned parents and students of University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State have decried the high level of extortion and manipulation going on in the hostel allocation process of the university currently in process; and called on the Minister of Education and all relevant authorities concerned in the monitoring and administration of the university […]
THE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BEDC Electricity Plc, Mr. Deolu Ijose has commended BEDC staff for their unwavering dedication and hard work throughout 2023. The MD made the commendation during a Christmas message he delivered to staff in Benin City, recently. According to Ijose, staff commitment to providing stable and reliable electricity […]
THE Diokpa of Umuokaliemike, Ogbeowele, Ibusa and the elders moved by the current homelessness suffered by the most Elderly in the community whose houses were attacked by Arsonists (deviant youths) have sent a SAVE OUR SOUL(S.O.S.) message to Delta State Government and security agencies to ensure justice for the senior citizens of the community, whose […]