HumanManager, a leading HR and payroll technology company, reinforced its position as a trusted workforce technology partner with a strong exhibition presence at Lagos Tech Fest 2026, held recently in Lagos. With over three decades of experience supporting organisations across Africa, HumanManager continues to help businesses manage their people operations with greater ease, accuracy, and confidence. From SMEs to large enterprises and public institutions, the company’s systems are designed to reduce operational stress, simplify compliance, and give leaders peace of mind as their businesses scale. Across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Kenya, HumanManager has enabled organisations to streamline payroll, manage employee…
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From left: Financial Secretary Eluama Development Union (EDU Women) Lagos branch Mrs Clementina Agugbuem, Assistant Financial Secretary EDU Women , Lagos branch, Betty Irokanulo, The Auditor 1 , EDU women Lagos chapter, Mrs Chinedum Okorie, President of EDU Women, Lagos branch, Mrs Ezinne Comfort Uwaeme, Vice President of EDU Women Forum Lagos branch; Mrs Stella Nwachukwu, Secretary General of EDU women forum Lagos Chapter; Mrs Ngozi Ogor , the Auditor II, EDU Women.Lagos branch , Mrs Lucy Ibekwe and other executive members during inauguration of newly elected officers of the union in Lagos recently. The Women’s wing of Eluama…
Godman Akinlabi, Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, has been honoured with the 2025 Transformational Leadership Award at the Nigerian Legal Awards, one of the country’s most prestigious platforms recognising excellence across the legal, corporate, and public service spheres, held recently in Lagos. The Transformational Leadership Award is conferred on individuals whose leadership reflects moral clarity, disciplined service, and a sustained commitment to the common good. Akinlabi was selected following a highly competitive process involving nominations and assessments by the Editorial Board of ESQ Legal Practice Magazine, alongside a distinguished panel of industry experts and national leaders. Speaking on…
Yemisi Izuora A state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratory, fully equipped by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has been commissioned at the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa. The commissioning aims at positioning the institution to align with global best practices in medical education, and “strengthening local capacity in Bayelsa State and Nigeria at large.” Equipment provided include high-fidelity adult and pediatric patient simulators, laparoscopic training systems, obstetric trainers, advanced life support mannequins, consultation cubicles, and audio-visual learning systems, all of which the university authorities claimed would enable students to “learn, make mistakes, and perfect their life-saving skills…
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) received a delegation from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Secretariat, led by Mrs. Aimeya Okpebholo, to discuss ongoing collaboration under the Business Environment Enhancement Program Accelerator (BEEPA), a focused 90 day initiative running from January 26 to April 26. During the visit, Mrs. Okpebholo reaffirmed PEBEC’s steadfast commitment to transforming Nigeria’s business climate by strengthening regulatory efficiency across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). She highlighted that BEEPA brings together selected MDAs in functional clusters to deliver measurable, client focused improvements in service delivery. According to her, BEEPA is specifically designed to ensure that…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has concluded plan to start exporting a new light, sweet crude grade called Cawthorne from March adding to a recent recovery in output from the country. The launch is part of Nigeria’s broader push to lift production, long constrained by unrest and crude theft, and follows the introduction of two other new grades since 2024. Nigeria, already pumping close to its OPEC quota, is among the countries seeking a higher target within the producer group. Cawthorne crude, which is due to be exported in the third week of March according to…
MONETARY POLICY RATE LOWERED BY 50 BASIS POINTS The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (C The Committee decided as follows: 1. Reduce the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5 per cent. 2. Retain the Standing Facilities Corridor around the MPR at +50/-450 basis points. 3. Retain the Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) for Deposit Money Banks at 45.00 percent, Merchant Banks at 16.00 per cent, and 75.00 per cent for non-TSA public sector deposits. The Committee’s decision was premised on a balanced evaluation of risks to the outlook,which suggests that the ongoing disinflation…
Yemisi Izuora Joyce Ojemudia Foundation,(JOF),is set for official launch on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Ballroom of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. With the theme “Restoring Hope, Saving Lives,” the event will unveil the Foundation’s expanded vision to tackle neonatal mortality and infertility challenges across Nigeria. The launch will be chaired by Peter Atuma, a Financial Technology Enterprise Leader with over 30 years of experience spanning finance and information technology. Atuma currently serves as Chairman of Princeps Credit Systems Limited, Source Microfinance Bank Limited, and Tango Brooks Technologies Limited,among other organisations. His career includes senior roles in Nigeria…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) is investing ₦500 million to revive the IBB Way Injection Substation and other critical power infrastructure in Katsina, in a strategic move aimed at boosting supply capacity, improving network stability, and delivering more reliable power to our customers in the Katsina city metropolis. Since the acquisition of KEDCO by Future Energies Africa (FEA) in 2024, the company has consistently implemented a special annual Ramadan intervention. This initiative includes redirecting and boosting electricity supply to residential areas by up to 20 percent throughout the holy month, with further improvements typically recorded…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has raised questions about the recent statements atrributed to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, concerning the state of the nation’s power sector. Joy Ogaji Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Association, in a statement obtained by Oriental News Nigeria said, “We view these allegations, which include claims of “institutionalised extortion” and a phantom subsidy, as a misrepresentation of the facts and a disservice to the ongoing efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s electricity supply industry. “While we acknowledge the frustrations of Nigerians regarding the unstable power…