archiveOctober 2023

    The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a major driver for financial inclusion of the underserved and unserved communities across the country. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA)...

The Chief Medical Director, Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye, has urged psychiatry practitioners and departments in hospitals to embrace research to sustain relevance. Owoeye gave the advice at the sixth Annual Research Conference Books of Abstracts of the hospital on Wednesday in Lagos. The conference, which featured different...

  Mujaheed Asari-Dokubo, a former militant leader in the Niger Delta region, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s appointments for perceived bias. Asari-Dokubo bemoaned what he describes as Tinubu‘s prejudiced appointments and their potential harm to Nigeria’s stability. The former agitator in a viral video questioned why Tinubu chose Bosun Tijani...

Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was reportedly released yesterday and subsequently picked up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Although there is no official confirmation on this development, media reports suggest that Emefiele is currently undergoing interrogation, and there are hints...

The House of Representatives has summoned Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley to appear before it as part of moves to secure compensation and royalties for late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) for his musical works. Through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, the House also invited the...

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested  15 suspected internet fraudsters in the Enugu metropolis,  Enugu state. They were arrested on Friday,  October 20, 2023 following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related offences. The suspects are; Casmir Ibebuogu Chizaram,...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court, saying the time to come together for Nigeria is now. The Governor made the congratulatory remarks in the presence of the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folasade...

Technology has laid a foundation for the development of capital markets not only in Nigeria, but in Africa. This was the view of the Chief Executive Office, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Temi Popoola when he spoke at the West Africa Capital Market conference which held Wednesday, 25 October 2023 in...

  Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has urged opposition parties to join hands with President Bola Tinubu to move the country to greater heights. Tajudeen stated this in an interview with the State House Correspondents while reacting to the Supreme Court judgment which upheld the victory of...

  warns criminals to look elsewhere from Oyo Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has warned criminals to look elsewhere from the state, stating that nhis administration will continue to prioritise security as one of the four pillars of his government. The governor said this on Thursday, while presenting 30 Pickup...