Managing director, PalmPay Nigeria, Chika Nwosu, has emphasised the need for users to make informed choices when selecting a payment platform. He affirmed that the rapid adoption of digital payments has become a priority for Fintech operators and users to safeguard financial transactions. Speaking on the importance of safeguarding financial transactions at PalmPay’s Anti-fraud awareness walk, Nwosu stated that Digital payments are “revolutionising how we handle money which is a good thing even as he noted that the convenience must be matched with caution to significantly reduce the risk of fraud.” Nwosu outlined three critical factors even as he…
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La Liga leaders Barcelona’s 125th anniversary celebrations were dampened as they fell to a shocking defeat against struggling Las Palmas. The visitors went infront when former Barca striker Sandro fired a low effort across goal to a chorus of boos and whistles from the home crowd. Barca captain Raphinha equalised for the hosts with an unstoppable low drive into the net. Wolves loanee Fabio Silva scored his fifth league goal of the campaign to restore Las Palmas’ lead, slotting into the bottom corner after latching on to Javi Munoz’s superb pass. The result means Las Palmas climb to 14th in…
The Port Harcourt Refinery which resumed operations few days ago is producing but not loading products for public consumption. An inside source who pleaded anonymity told LEADERSHIP that the loading suspension was due to per litre price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the refinery which was higher than that of Dangote Refinery. “We are producing, but we are not loading. From what I learnt, it has to do with the pricing of PMS. Our price is higher than that of Dangote and we need to do something about it,” the source said. Meanwhile, the Petroleum Rental Owners Association of…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri, Imo State on November 27, 2024. In a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President also congratulated other newly elected members of the NUJ executive. He praised the Union for organising a rancour-free election at the conference. Tinubu said Yahaya’s overwhelming victory was a testament to the NUJ members’ confidence in his leadership qualities. He expressed optimism that the new NUJ president’s experience, particularly as the…
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has sealed Kilimanjaro, a popular eatery over alleged violation of environmental laws. The eatery situated at the Ojoo area of Ibadan, the state capital was accused of violating environmental laws on waste management. Environmental health officers sealed the Ojoo outlet of the eatery for engaging unregistered waste contractors. The officials, led by the Commissioner, AbdulMojeed Mogbonjubola, continued to make progress in sanitising the state in the strides towards enforcing the environmental laws. This development was consistent with Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to upholding environmental standards. It would be…
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has described the reappointment of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as director-general (DG) of World Trade Organisation (WTO) as well deserved, saying that she is one of the world’s finest public servants. The ex-presidential candidate, who stated this while congratulating Okonjo-Iweala over her recent reappointment, expressed hope that her new mandate would improve global trade, foster social justice, international friendship and sustainable development to end poverty and insecurity. Recall that the General Council of WTO had on Friday, November 29, reappointed Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as its DG. The…
Abuja-based lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has said that his law firm will award N1m each to three new lawyers who have personally handled pro bono cases in the area of human rights law. Adeyanju, who announced this via an announcement sent to LEADERSHIP on Saturday, said the gesture was to mark his 45th birthday anniversary in March 2025. LEADERSHIP reports that the next call to bar will take place in the next four months. Eligible persons are to submit the details of the cases they have handled to Adeyanju’s law firm with submission deadline put at Thursday,…
Team Rivers have started their campaign in the ongoing 43rd Federal Public Service Games taking place in Rivers State on a winning note with victory against Team National Assembly in men’s volleyball. The game, which was played at the volleyball pitch of the Alfred Diette-Spiff Civic Centre, saw Team Rivers defeating Team NASS 2:0. Speaking to journalists immediately after the game, Captain of Team Rivers, Prince Ikechukwu Eleanya, said team spirit and understanding helped them secure victory against the NASS Team. Eleanya said: “Team spirit, oneness and understanding gave us victory. Our service was effective and our target is the…
For thousands of years, the close relationship between grandparents and grandchildren was the norm, with at least one set of the former living not only close by, but sometimes in the same household as the latter. Today, in our mobile and dispersed society, grandparents and grandchildren often live states apart and sometimes only get to see each other once or twice a year. That is, unless Grandma and Grandpa, or the parents of their grandchildren, prioritise living close by, or making more frequent visits. This weekend, LEADERSHIP is talking about why you should consider structuring your life with that priority…
The holiday season brings joy, warmth, and a sense of togetherness, and one of the most delightful aspects of this time of year is the decoration of homes and offices. With Christmas decorations and toys becoming increasingly popular, starting a business in this niche can be a rewarding venture. It is also a period where people get to spend a lot of money either as part of the Christmas celebration or the New Year. And where there is money to be spent, there is money to be made. This, therefore, is an opportunity for those looking to make some quick…