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The Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, has said the company is struggling to fill about 500 job openings, citing a shortage of qualified talent in Nigeria. Eniolorunda disclosed this while speaking at an event in Lagos on May 1, now circulating on the internet. He noted that despite a deliberate shift towards hiring locally, the firm has been unable to find candidates who meet its standards. “We made a decision that we will no longer hire from any other place than Nigeria. If you go to Moniepoint career website, we have maybe 500 vacancies and we are struggling…
The Cross River State Police Command has denied reports alleging that its operatives shot at student protesters of the University of Cross River State during a demonstration in Calabar, describing the circulating video as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement issued on Monday, the Cross River Police Public Relations Officer, Eitokpah Akata, said the Command had reviewed the incident and found no evidence to support claims that live ammunition was used on protesters. “The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the circulating narrative is incorrect and does not represent the verified sequence of events as observed and documented by security…
Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reaffirmed his membership of the African Democratic Congress, amid renewed political realignments and defections within Nigeria’s opposition bloc. In a Tuesday statement addressed to Lagos residents and ADC supporters, Rhodes-Vivour acknowledged the turbulence currently shaping opposition politics, noting that some members have chosen to move to other platforms. “We are living through a defining moment. Our politics is turbulent, the unity of the opposition is being tested, and for some, it has become necessary to forge different paths. To those who have made the difficult decision to move on…
Getafe CF have confirmed that Nigerian forward Christantus Uche will return to the club this summer after failing to meet the conditions required to trigger a permanent move, forcing the LaLiga side to reassess their financial plans, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Uche had joined Crystal Palace on loan last summer, with an agreement that included performance-related clauses which would have resulted in a transfer fee. However, those conditions were not fulfilled, meaning Getafe will not receive the anticipated income. Sporting director Toni Muñoz confirmed the development in an interview with DAZN, addressing Uche’s situation directly, Muñoz indicated that the outcome…
The cars rolling off production lines right now are filled with old ideas. From beginning to end, the creation of a new vehicle can take five years or longer — which is plenty of time for a lot of tastes, politics, and gas prices to change. That’s one reason car manufacturers are so enthusiastic about the potential for AI to help speed up certain parts of the process, from model-making to wind-tunneling. LLMs could be poised to change the way we get around.On this episode of The Vergecast, automotive and tech journalist (and frequent Verge contributor) Tim Stevens explains how…
European financial institutions should assess whether the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) can be extended into tokenized payments, Bank of Italy Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti said, as policymakers look for ways to keep euro-denominated settlement central to digital finance.Scotti called a tokenized extension of SEPA an “important area for reflection” during a Monday speech at the Digital Assets and Monetary Policy Transmission workshop in Rome, saying Europe’s existing payments framework offers scale, shared standards and interoperability.Her comments come as the Eurosystem prepares a pilot for Pontes, a distributed ledger technology settlement initiative designed to link market DLT platforms with TARGET…
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The governorship aspirations of former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has ended following the endorsement of Baba Wali by key power brokers as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State. The endorsement of Mr Wali by the incumbent governor, Mai-Mala Buni, and the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, has reshaped the contest. The alignment of the two figures effectively ended Mr Lawan’s long-term ambition. The consensus between Messrs Buni and Gaidam, who are now the state’s power brokers, has also narrowed the path for other contenders like Mr Lawan whose supporters consider the right person with…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed all Commissioners of Police to immediately undertake comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition within their respective commands. The IGP said “This exercise must be thorough, transparent, and properly documented, with detailed reports forwarded to the Force Headquarters within the stipulated timeframe,” According to Disu, the objective is to strengthen accountability, identify existing gaps, and provide an accurate assessment of the Police’s operational needs. “Let me emphasize that this is not a routine administrative task, but a critical measure to enhance our readiness, prevent misuse, and ensure that all assets entrusted…
An All Progressives Congress, APC, aspirant for the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the FCT, Sarah Ivie Adidi, has formally submitted her expression of interest and nomination forms amid renewed pledges of support from residents of the nation’s capital. The aspirant submitted the forms at the APC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Addressing supporters and party faithful, Adidi said she remained committed and focused on making the AMAC/Bwari constituency a model in Nigeria through redevelopment and empowerment projects. She promised to work towards building a constituency that works for everyone, with special focus on infrastructure development, youth empowerment and improved security.…
