archiveSeptember 5, 2024

    The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the recent increase in the pump price of fuel by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), from N617 to about N900. The NBA described the sudden price hike as not only harsh but also unjustified at this time. A...

A leading rating agency, Agusto & Co. in its latest rating review has upgraded the Rating assigned to Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) from “A” to “A+”. The assigned Rating was based on the assessment of the financial condition of OICL as a standalone entity. The Rating report reflects the...

Justice Igho Braimoh of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has convicted and sentenced 17 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts are: Oserei John Vianny, Osaro Moses, Desmond Okoduwa, Obi Isaac, Joshua Omoruyi, Iyabosa Omoruyi, Jeffery Omoruyi, Odion Alex idada, Aisosa Aiyeki, Prosper Aimiomwona, Others are...

Polaris Bank Limited has taken its tree planting initiative aimed at nationwide land restoration to Kano State working in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF). The commemorative tree planting activity was held at Ajingi Community Reserve, Kunkurawa, Kano on Friday, August 30, 2024. Recall that the Bank’s tree planting...

As part of its efforts to develop a Climate Action Plan, Osun State Government has organized a one-day Inter-agency Workshop for Desk Officers and Focal Persons appointed from all MDAs in the state on their roles on Climate Action across the state. The workshop which held on Tuesday, at the...

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one of Governor Seyi Makinde’s key supporters, Hon Benedict Akika, popularly known as “Bene” in his home on Wednesday night. The gunmen wearing masks reportedly stormed the Idi Ape, Olorunda-Aba residence of Mr Akika in Lagelu local...

  Nigeria has become the third-largest debtor to the World Bank ’s International Development Association (IDA). The West African nation, according to the World Bank, had $16.5bn loan exposure as of June 2024. This was published in a financial statement dated June 30 2024, recently released by the World Bank....

At least five persons were seriously wounded and three others abducted after bandits in their numbers attacked Magamar Jibia border town in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The bandits were armed with sophisticated guns including AK 47 rifles. A member of the Jibia Security Committee told Channels Television...

  Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognised Quidax and Busha as legally sanctioned cryptocurrency exchanges. This milestone represents a significant shift in the Nigerian crypto landscape, marking a new era of regulation and legitimacy for the industry. The SEC’s approval of Quidax and Busha is more than...

The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, on Thursday, welcomed former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, to Katsina on a solemn mission. The former president arrived at Umaru Yar’adua International Airport to offer condolences following the passing...