Venezuela’s interior minister Diosdado Cabello said 100 people died in the U.S. attack which removed President Nicolas Maduro from power. Caracas have not previously given a number for those killed, but the army posted a list of 23 names of its dead. Venezuelan officials have said a large part[Read More…]
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN; his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz and wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, have been admitted to a N500 million bail each with two sureties each in the like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite, of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who granted the trio[Read More…]
–Shareholders commit to future injection of more capital to the Groups’ other subsidiaries First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of[Read More…]
In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community support through a charitable outreach to Oluyole Cheshire Home, Ibadan. The visit, carried out through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP),[Read More…]
Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. [Read More…]
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed strong support for the implementation of the much-discussed tax laws, which are scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026. The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Wale Smatt-Oyerinde, disclosed this during a media parley held in Lagos[Read More…]
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience — the first-ever private premium seating area at the event. The highlight of FirstBank’s participation is the[Read More…]
Every year, YouTube provides a unique window into the heart of culture, reflecting the moments that made us dance, laugh, and think. In Nigeria, 2025 was a year defined by explosive musical talent and captivating storytellers who solidified Nollywood’s place as a global powerhouse. Today, we’re celebrating the artists[Read More…]
President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint sitting of the National Assembly, outlining plans for stronger security measures, tighter fiscal discipline and sustained economic reforms. During the budget presentation, the President declared that all armed groups operating outside the authority of[Read More…]
A former presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the 2019 election, Mathias Baba Tsado, has praised the politics of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it exemplary and people-focused. Tsado, a development strategist, made the remarks on Monday on Channels Television’s Morning Brief while answering questions[Read More…]
