Yahaya Bello’s female ADC arrested over allegation of aiding his escape The female Aide De Camp (ADC) of former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has been reportedly arrested by the police. The unnamed ADC, according to a report by the Daily Post, was picked up alongside other police officers[Read More…]
Nigeria’s low tax revenue to GDP is problematic, says IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria’s low tax revenue-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is “problematic”. Abebe Aemro Selassie, IMF’s director of the African department, spoke at a news conference on Friday, focusing on the firm’s regional economic[Read More…]
Tinubu appoints Olusegun Omosehin as NAICOM boss President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olusegun Ayo Omosehin as the commissioner for insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). Tinubu appointed Omosehin to replace Olorundare Thomas. In a statement on Friday, Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the president, media and publicity, said Tinubu also[Read More…]
NNPC, First E&P commence production at OML 85, target 20,000 bpd The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its joint venture partner in oil mining lease (OML) 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) have commenced oil production from the asset, also known as Madu field.[Read More…]
AltBank, Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Foodbank combat hunger, champion education The Alternative Bank Limited (AltBank) has announced a strategic collaboration with FoodBank and Sterling One Foundation to raise approximately N20 million in support of hunger alleviation and educational initiatives. This initiative aligns with the theme of the African[Read More…]
Kano anti-graft agency files fresh charges against Ganduje The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission says it has filed fresh charges of corruption and maladministration against an ex-governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje. “What is happening now is a tip of the iceberg,” the Chairman of the anti-graft[Read More…]
Fidelity Bank grows Profit by 131.5% in FY 2023 –Declares a final dividend of 60kobo per share Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has released its 2023 full-year Audited Financial Statements, reporting a 131.5% growth in Profit Before Tax to N 124,26 billion. According to the results,[Read More…]
Access Holdings’ expansion drive boosts growth, development to Africa Access Holdings Plc has continued to drive economic growth and development in Africa as its expansion drive and fostering local partnerships, continue to bring positive change and progress across the continent. The Access Corporation has extended its operations[Read More…]
2024 UTME: Steer clear of fake websites, scammers, Police, JAMB warn candidates As part of the efforts to protect unsuspecting candidates sitting the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME) from falling victim to scammers, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and Nigeria Police Force have synergised through the NPF National[Read More…]
All is set as JAMB prepares to conduct 2024 UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded plans for the successful conduct of the 2024 Unified Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled to hold between Friday, 19th April, 2024, and Monday, 29th April 2024, in over 700 CBT centres[Read More…]
