By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA—THE Federal Government,
yesterday, endorsed and signed three Executive Orders expected to give
boost to the Nigeria’s concept of ease of doing business.
Ag Pres Osinbajo
The signing was performed by Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The development will increase patronage for locally manufactured
goods. It will also remove all bureaucratic bottlenecks that stifled
growth of businesses in Nigeria.
The three executive orders, according to a statement from the Office
of the acting president, touched on specific instructions on a number of
policy issues.
The issues include “the promotion of transparency and efficiency in
the business environment designed to facilitate the ease of doing
business in the country; timely submission of annual budgetary estimates
by all statutory and non-statutory agencies, including companies owned
by the Federal Government; and support for local contents in public
procurement by the Federal Government.”
Also, Osinbajo has congratulated former General Overseer of The
Foursquare Gospel Church, Dr. Wilson Badejo, who turned 70 today.
In a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Laolu Akande, Osinbajo also
felicitated with all members of the church, friends and family of Rev.
Badejo, who has worked assiduously in spreading the gospel to various
corners of the country and across the world.”
Earlier, the Acting President had participated in an interactive
session at the old Banquet Hall of Presidential Villa with all relevant
government officials, including some ministers, permanent secretaries
and heads of departments and agencies among others.
The session was meant to directly engage government officials who would be implementing the orders and the new instructions.
Speaking at the session, Osinbajo emphasized the need for Nigerians to produce and feed themselves.
He said that the first 60 days target set up by the government for 70
percent effectiveness was achieved and the 30 percent can be achieved
through continuous transparency and cooperation of government agencies.
He said: “I agree that a system of rewarding performance, and
punishing malfeasance is key. We must work out incentive schemes even as
we tighten up sanctions regimes. We hit 70 percent quickly on the 60
days of doing business target because of the cooperation of all the
agencies like ministry of Interior, Immigrations, Customs etc and that
is why the remaining 30percent we will also achieve and deliver. I will
hold myself accountable to it and I will also hold you accountable.
“Usually, we blame the system. But the system is men and women not
machines. So we can and must reform it. These proposed executive orders
present a unique opportunity to reform. Ladies and gentlemen let us
perform.
Nollywood star actress Moji Olaiya has been reported dead. She was 42 years old.
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Nollywood star actress Moji Olaiya has been reported dead. She was 42 years old.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/breaking-actress-moji-olaiya-dies/
Nollywood star actress Moji Olaiya has been reported dead at 42 years.
She reportedly died of heart attack in Canada, where she
gave birth to a baby girl in March, NAN reported. The baby was her
second child. Her first daughter is 18 years old.
Olaiya who had featured in many Yoruba and English movies
married her second husband last year after the first one crashed in
2008.
She was the daughter of highlife music legend, Victor Olaiya. She was born in February 1975
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Alexander Okere, Benin
The son of the late former Coach of the Super Eagles, Suleman Amodu, has passed on at the age of 12.
Suleman’s death came nearly a year after his father, late Shuaibu Amodu, died in June 2017.
The former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation died
at the age of 58 and was laid
to rest in his hometown in Etsako East
Local Government Area of Edo State.
It was learnt that the 12-year-old boy had fallen sick and died in Lagos on Sunday.
He was said to be a student of Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
When contacted, his eldest son, Abdul-Aziz declined to comment on the matter.
But a source close to the family disclosed that the deceased, who was
the youngest child of the late
sports icon, was buried according to
Muslim rites in Lagos on the same day.
The source said, “The boy is dead. He died on Sunday and was buried
according to Muslim rites on
Sunday in Lagos. The family is in serious
shock at the moment. He was the last child.”
The Chairman of the Edo State Football Association, Mr. Frank Ilaboya, also confirmed the incident
to our correspondent.
Ilaboya, who described the development as shocking, however, commiserated with the family of the deceased.
He said, “It is so shocking because when I heard it, I was wondering
if it was the son of our late
coach. You can imagine that the father
died about a year ago.”
Now the son, who was with us during the burial, is late. I am still
in shock. We prayed God to give the family the fortitude to bear the
irreparable loss.
FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he has no regret that Chief Nyesom Wike became the Governor of Rivers State.
Jonathan declared that Wike’s “excellent” performance had justified
the support he received from political stakeholders for his election in
2015.
Speaking on Thursday during the commissioning of the Second Nkpogu
Bridge as part of the second year anniversary of the Wike
administration, the ex-President said, “Governor Wike has performed
wonderfully well.”
He explained that the governor had shown much commitment to
infrastructural development, adding that the entire Rivers State had
become a construction yard.
“I have no regrets that Governor Wike is the governor of Rivers
State. I am happy that the governor has opened up Rivers State through
projects.
“Wike has shown so much commitment to infrastructural development.
The whole of Rivers State is now a construction yard,” Jonathan
stressed.
The former President pointed out that the appreciation for the
excellent performance of Governor Wike went beyond party lines, even as
he recalled that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, after visiting the
state also, acknowledged that the governor was delivering on projects.
Thanking the people of the state for the support they gave him
(Jonathan) throughout his eight-year involvement in national politics,
he expressed happiness for the invitation to commission the Second
Nkpogu Bridge.
In his address, Wike said that Nigerians had seen the difference
between good governance and false promises after the two years of All
Progressives Congress.
The governor assured the former President of the continued unwavering
support of Rivers people, saying that he (Jonathan) will never be
abandoned.
Wike described the decision to invite former President Jonathan to
commission the second Nkpogu Bridge as a clear message to the nation
that (Jonathan) would not be abandoned.
He said, “We are not politicians that when anything is wrong, they
sing different song. Rivers State is a different place. When we believe
in you, we believe in you. We are different from other Niger Delta
states. We can say it with all authority.
“We cannot come out in the public and begin to castigate our own.
Those of them who do that should have a rethink. For us, it doesn’t
matter the blackmail against Jonathan, we will continue to back him.
“Those who think that they have promises from those who think they
own Nigeria should be careful. They will use you and dump you at the
appropriate time.”
Chairman of Monier Construction Company, Senator John Mbata, said the
company constructed the two bridges, which now linked Nkpogu to the
business districts of the state capital.
The final of the Zenith Bank Delta
State Principals’ Cup football competition for secondary schools takes
place in Ozoro on Saturday with Master Care International School,
Asaba, clashing against Idjerhe Grammar School, Jesse.
The champions will represent the state at the next Shell Cup competition.
Master Care defeated Amai Secondary
Community School 2-1 in the semifinal while Idjerhe defeated Ogbe Ijaw
2-0 to book their place in the final at the Ultra-Modern Stadium in
Ozoro.
The tournament, which started on March
16 in Asaba, had over 1,200 private schools and 446 public schools
from the 25 local government areas in the state as participants.
The Group Managing Director of Zenith
Bank, Peter Amangbo, said, “I am happy with the situation report from
the organisers from the opening day till the final and I want to use
this opportunity to reaffirm the commitment of Zenith Bank to grassroots
development, especially in sporting activities.”
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You now require a 4-digit PIN to complete your 737 transactions
737Account opening
Opening a GTBank account just got a lot easier.
How to open an account
Simply dial *737*0# and follow the
onscreen prompts. An account number will be created automatically and
sent to you via SMS. Account opening forms are NOT required for the
signup process. Once you sign up, look out for your ten-digit account
number (NUBAN). You can also use your phone number as your account
number at GTBank branches, GTExpress outlets.
Benefits
One time visit for authentication and BVN linking
Open an account without completing any form.
Save on a daily, weekly or monthly basis at a yearly interest rate of 3.9%.
Deposit and withdraw money at GTBank branches, GTExpress locations.
Features
Maximum deposit per transaction is N50,000
Maximum account balance is N300,000
No airtime or data needed to open an account
737Fund transfer
Transfer money anywhere in Nigeria with *737#
How to transfer funds
Transfer to GTBank account
Dial *737*1*Amount*NUBAN Account Number# (e.g. *737*1*1000*1234567890#) from the phone number you registered with GTBank, then follow the on-screen prompts.
Transfer to other banks
Dial *737*2*Amount*NUBAN Account Number#
(e.g. *737*2*1000*1234567890#) from your phone, then authenticate the
transfer with the last four digits of your GTBank debit card.
Benefits
It’s a convenient way to send money
*737*transfer is available 24/7
The entire transaction process takes about 10 seconds
With *737*transfer, you can transfer to other Nigerian banks
Features
Daily transaction limit of N200,000
Works with phone numbers registered with GTBank
Subject to phone network signal
Money is deducted directly from your GTBank account
Transaction requires the last four digit of your Naira MasterCard (Debit card)
737Airtime/Data TopUp
Use *737# to load airtime and/or data on your phone.
How to:
Self top-up airtime
Simply dial *737*amount# on your phone (e.g. *737*1000#) to buy airtime.
Buying for a friend
To send airtime to a third party or to a friend, simply dial *737*Amount*Recipient’s number# (e.g. *737*1000*08023456789#)
Self & 3rd Party Data Top-up
Simply dial *737*4# on your phone and follow the on-screen prompt.
Features
The phone number where the purchase is made from MUST be a number registered with GTBank.
The service is available to Glo, MTN, Airtel and Etisalat subscribers
The money is deducted directly from your GTBank account
Daily recharge limit is N10,000
Benefits
It’s quick and simple to use
Airtime can be bought 24/7
The entire process takes about 10 seconds
Airtime is loaded as soon as the process is completed
737Check Account, BVN & Account Number
Check your account balance, BVN and account number anywhere...
How to:
To check for the account balances on any off your accounts, your BVN or account number, all you need to do is simply dial; *737*6*1# on your mobile phone and follow the on-screen prompts.
Benefits
Fast, convenient and simple
No need to enter the banking hall or fill any forms
Check your account balances anywhere...
Features
Online real-time display of balances on all your accounts
Get your BVN & account number on the go
737Create transaction PIN
Securely complete your *737# transactions with secure PIN
Overview
Simple banking just got more secure. You now require a 4-digit PIN to complete your 737 transactions.
How to create PIN
Dial *737*5#
Input the last 6 digits of your Debit Card
Create your 4-digit PIN
Withdraw funds at any TOTAL service station
How to withdraw
Simply dial *737*50*Amount*50# on your mobile phone.
Input the unique Station code (SAP Code)
Input *737# PIN of the last 4 digits of debit card to authorize transaction
Your account is debited immediately and Total gets credited
Both parties receive an SMS and cash is released
More Services
One time password (OTP)
You can now generate an OTP using *737*7# to make a quick transaction on-the-go without your banking token.
Features
To receive a one time token for transactions on internet banking only
Can validate transactions of up to N200,000
Valid for 120 seconds
Requires the last six (6) digits of your Naira MasterCard
Benefits
No need for hardware token
Generate anywhere, anytime
Easy to use
Bill Payment (StarTimes Subscription)
Pay your StarTimes cable subscriptions with ease.
How to pay subscription
You can easily pay your subscriptions from anywhere you are by simply
dialiing the *737*37*Amount*Decoder Number# e.g.
*737*37*2500*00123456789#. More billers (merchants) to be added soon!
Features
The phone number to be recharged MUST be a number registered with GTBank
The money is deducted directly from your GTBank account
Benefits
It’s quick and simple to use
The entire process takes about 10 seconds
Bill Payment (737 Checkout)
With 737 Checkout, merchant payment is made with ease.
How to Pay Profiled Merchants
You can easily pay profiled merchants by simply dialling *737*35*Amount*Merchant Code# e.g. *737*35*1500*0123#. More billers (merchants) to be added soon!
Features
The phone number to be recharged MUST be a number registered with GTBank
The money is deducted directly from your GTBank account
Benefits
It’s quick and simple to use
The entire process takes about 10 seconds
Merchant account will be credited immediately
Bill Payment (Swift Network Subscription)
Pay your Swift network subscriptions with ease.
How to Pay Subscription
You can easily pay your subscriptions from anywhere you are by simply dialling *737*50*Amount*4# e.g. *737*50*7500*4#. More billers (merchants) to be added soon!
Features
The phone number to be recharged MUST be a number registered with GTBank
The money is deducted directly from your GTBank account
Benefits
It’s quick and simple to use
The entire process takes about 10 seconds
The entire process takes about 10 seconds
Merchant account will be credited immediately
Airtime Advance
With the 737 Airtime Advance, you can be rest assured that your
important conversations will never be cut short because of lack of
airtime. The 737 Airtime Advance is open to prequalified GTBank salary
account holders who can borrow up to N5,000 airtime and pay at month
end.
How to:
To request for airtime loan, simply dial *737*8*1# ,follow the prompt and authenticate with the last 4 digits of your GTBank Naira MasterCard
Internet banking login details
You can now retrieve your mobile and/or internet banking details without having to come to the banking hall.
How to:
Simply dial *737*6*5# and follow the on-screen prompt.
Benefits
No need to fill any forms
No need to enter the banking hall
Go to www.gtbank.com or download the app to login
Start using internet and/or mobile banking immediately
Enquiries
Simply dial *737*6# to make enquiries on the following:
Account balances, BVN & Account Number (*737*6*1#)
Loan balances (*737*6*2#)
Card status (*737*6*3#)
Cheque book status (*737*6*4#)
Internet banking login details (*737*6*5#)
Salary Advance
As a pre-qualified salary account holder, you can get up to 50% of
your monthly salary as an advance to meet your urgent financial needs.
How to:
For Instant access, simply dial *737*8*2# from your registered phone number with the bank to apply.
Card-less Withdrawal
With Bank 737, your ATM withdrawals just got easier.
How to:
No GTBank debit card required, simply dial *737*3# input the amount you wish to withdraw and authenticate your request with the last 4 digits of your ATM card.
737 Fast Track Deposit
The 737 Fast Track Deposit enables customers make deposits using the
Fast Track points in the Banking Halls without the use of your Debit
Card.
How to:
For Instant access, simply dial *737*8*2# from your registered phone number with the bank to apply.
