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First Bank sacked over 100 employees in July 2024, four months after discovering that Tijani Muiz Adeyinka, a manager on the operations team, allegedly diverted ₦40 billion over two years. According to a TechCabal report, Adeyinka, who is still on the run, used his authorization to approve chargebacks to accounts he controlled. Two individuals with direct knowledge of the situation revealed that at least 120 employees, including both full-time and contract staff of First Bank’s extensive operations department, received termination letters in July 2024. The head of transactions was also dismissed. These employees were accused of negligence in their duties…

Mshel Homes Limited is an independent Real Estate Company located in Abuja, Nigeria, and it currently seeks application for the role of Sales Executive in its organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the real estate industry. Job Overview Job Type: Full TimeQualification: BA/BSc/HNDExperience: 3 yearsLocation: AbujaJob Field: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development Key Responsibilities Lead Generation: Client Management: Sales Presentations: Sales Negotiation: Market Research: Reporting: Collaboration: Qualifications Education: Experience: Skills: Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: mshelrecruitment@gmail.com using the…

Cryptocurrencies reeled from a bout of risk aversion in global markets on Monday, at one point sending Bitcoin down more than 16% and saddling second-ranked Ether with the steepest fall since the collapse of FTX in 2022. Top token Bitcoin traded 9% lower at US$53,883 as of 4:51 pm in New York, adding to a 13.1% drop last week that was the worst since the period when the FTX exchange imploded. Ether shed over a fifth of its value before paring some of the slide to change hands at US$2,419. Most major coins nursed losses. Crypto-related stocks tumbled. Coinbase Global…

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo said cabals in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector are behind the recent lamentation of the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. He opened they will continue to frustrate the $20 billion Dangote Refinery because it is benefiting from refined petrol import. He made this known in a recent interview with the Financial Times. “Aliko’s investment in a refinery, if it goes well, should encourage both Nigerians and non-Nigerians to invest in Nigeria. “If those who are selling or supplying refined products for Nigeria feel that they will lose the lucrative opportunity, they will also…

Lactation consultants stated that breast size does not impact the quantity of breast milk production during breastfeeding. It further revealed that mothers with smaller breasts could produce as much milk as those with larger breasts. PUNCH Healthwise reports that nutrition and child health experts have emphasized that the key factor in milk production is not breast size, but the frequency of latching. In commemoration of the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated annually from August 1st to 7th, experts aim to raise awareness and promote the benefits of breastfeeding. This year’s theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.” The…

A security operative was captured on Monday gunning down a protester in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The unidentified protester was pinned to the ground by some persons who tortured him. According to Daily Trust, a video sighted showed the young man was seen lying on the ground as two or three persons hit him repeatedly. Shortly after, his killer, who was standing beside a white Toyota Hilux van belonging to security operatives, moved closer. After hitting him twice, the officer pointed his rifle directly at the victim and immediately pulled the trigger. The crowd at the…

The national electricity grid has collapsed for the umpteenth time in recent years. This has plunged some parts of the country into darkness. Total generation on the grid dropped to zero as of 1:33 pm on Monday, according to various reports. This marks the fifth occurrence of the national grid collapsing in 2024, with the last happening on Saturday, July 6 2024. More to come…

The Kayode Egbetokun-led Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, announced the arrest of one Ahmed Taylor, for the mass production of Russian flags that are being used by some protesters in Kano and some states in the North. It also said no fewer than 30 protesters flying the flags have been taken into custody. This was made known by the Spokesman of the Nigerian Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this to journalists at a press briefing organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the headquarters of Department of State Services (DSS). “To carry the flags of a…

Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has become Africa’s richest man once more. He briefly lost his position to South African businessman Johanna Rupert two days ago when he boasted a net worth of $13.6bn compared to his competitor’s $13.65bn. According to Bloomberg’s real-time billionaire index, Johanne Rupert and Family, at the moment was listed as the world’s 154th richest person, while Dangote ranked in the 156th position. However, a check on the index earlier today shows Dangote ranked as the 149th richest in the World and first in Africa with a net worth of $13.7bn, a $0.1bn increase. Ruppert…

Roki Foods, one of the leading online grocery marts in Nigeria with a focus on locally produced and sourced foodstuff, is currently seeking to fill the vacant position of Customer Service Representative. Overview Job Type: Full TimeQualification: BA/BSc/HNDExperience: 1 – 10 yearsLocation: LagosCity: OgbaJob Field: Customer CareSalary Range: ₦50,000 – ₦100,000/month Responsibilities: Requirements: Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: info@rokifoods.com using the position as the subject of the email. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.