New Zealand Rugby (NZR) compared the vitriol surrounding Sonny Bill Williams’ religious objections to wearing a banking logo with homophobia on Thursday, urging fans to respect the All Black star’s beliefs. Williams, a devout Muslim, appeared for the Auckland Blues last weekend with the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) logo on his shirt collar blocked … Read more
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams was given permission Wednesday to wear a special Auckland Blues jersey with no bank advertisements in line with his religious beliefs, after he covered a sponsor’s logo at the weekend. Williams, a devout Muslim, appeared for the Blues during Saturday’s loss to the Otago Highlanders with the Bank of … Read more
New Zealand’s prime minister on Monday criticised All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams’ decision to block out a sponsor’s logo on his shirt apparently for religious reasons. Williams appeared for the Auckland Blues during Saturday’s loss to the Otago Highlanders with the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) logo taped over on his collar. New Zealand … Read more
The Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) has announced the appointment of Chienye Ogwo as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining AIG, Ms. Ogwo led Change Management at Union Bank of Nigeria, where she was responsible for developing strategies for the smooth implementation of the Bank’s Transformation Initiatives, and facilitating buy-in amongst internal and external stakeholders. … Read more
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has entered into a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to promote sound corporate governance in the country’s banking sector. “I believe this laudable initiative will go a long way to engender sound corporate governance principles in our banking system, to further enhance public trust and confidence,” said the … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) of Nigeria yesterday, sacked three judges found to have abused their office by accepting gratifications from litigants before their courts. The Justices, the legal body under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, suspended from office with immediate effect includes the Presiding Justice of the Court … Read more
Muslim faithful nationwide are set for a low-key Eid el Kabir celebration monday, no thanks to the harsh economic situation. Just as the Islamic adherents are putting finishing touches to their arrangements, the security agencies have said there is adequate preparation to keep the believers safe and secure during the Sallah celebration in their respective … Read more
(Accra, GNA) – Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has charged the post Senchi Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) to sick strictly to the Senchi roadmap in order to achieve its intended objectives. He said the execution of the Senchi accord must lead to the nation overcoming her short to medium term economic challenges as well as lay … Read more