archiveSeptember 26, 2024

    Greenwich Merchant Bank Ltd and PSRG-Richardson have partnered on the key strata of sustainability - health, safety, security and the environment to drive the nation’s economy towards robust and inclusive growth. This was disclosed in a press release signed and made available by the Head, Corporate Communications of...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working to streamline regulatory processes to facilitate capital raising for infrastructure projects while ensuring robust investor protection, according to its Director- General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama. This is coming as Nigeria faces a significant infrastructure deficit, estimated at $3 trillion by the World Bank....

It was a thrilling afternoon as Bigi carbonated soft drink brand, with its 13 refreshing flavours, hosted 50 lucky consumers for an exciting movie hangout on Saturday, 21st September 2024. Held at Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja City Mall, the event was proof of Bigi's dedication to engaging its consumers in fun...

  The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has appointed Bola Adesola and Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode to its Board of Directors. A statement issued on Wednesday explained that the appointments reflect CSCS’s commitment to strengthening its leadership with highly experienced professionals who bring extensive expertise across key sectors. CSCS said: “The...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 commenced the trial of Ex-Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, for an alleged N33.8billion fraud with the presentation of its first witness. Mamman was arraigned on Thursday, July 11, 2024 on 12 -count charges bordering on conspiracy to commit...

  The House of Representatives on Thursday, September 26, resolved to investigate bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), made by social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public...

Mr.Femi Otedola, the chairman of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings and majority shareholder, has increased his stake in the financial company to 13.15 per cent. Otedola increased his stake after purchasing 534,094,407 shares at the cost of N16.02 billion between September 23 and 25. FBN Holdings notified the capital...

    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday, said the media remained the army’s strongest allies for achieving national security. Lt.- Gen. Lagbaja made the assertion at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat for the Third Quarter of 2024 in Makurdi, Benue. The News Agency...

  Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration would be low-key, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. George Akume, has said. Akume said this at the Inter-ministerial committee at the World Press Conference on Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary in Abuja on Thursday, themed ‘Reflection on the past, inspiring the...

  Nigeria has secured a $600,000 relief fund and commitments from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to hasten relief efforts for victims of the recent devastating floods. A statement issued on Thursday, by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, said the $600,000...