archiveApril 9, 2025

In support of Governor Charles Soludo's re-election, over 3,000 members of Late Senator Ifeanyi Uba's political structures have officially joined the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), where they endorsed him for a second term. The political groups comprise the Afa Igbo Efuna, Ifeanyi Uba Solidarity Movement (IUSM), Uba Disciples, Young...

The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for its operational effectiveness and collaborative efforts with it in driving activities against national and trans-border financial crimes. This plaudit was given in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 when Interpol top officers, led by...

The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Ndiame Diop, has said with the expected growth of Nigeria’s working population hitting about 100million in the next 25years, the rapid increase presents a unique opportunity for the country to become a major driver of economic growth. Diop said the growth will...

Eleven Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have approached the Supreme Court challenging what powers the President Bola Tinubu has to suspend the democratically elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. The suit filed by the governors also challenged the declaration of Emergency rule in Rivers State. While the...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a balance of payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year. The BOP is a record of all financial transactions made between a country and the rest of the world over a specific period—usually a year or a quarter....

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has strongly advised Nigerians against sharing their National Identification Number (NIN) with unauthorised persons, organisations or units. The advisory, according to Dr. Kayode Adegike, Head of Corporate Communications Unit at the NIMC, became necessary in view of reports of the activities of unauthorised individuals...

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has expressed his administration's readiness to partner with the United States of America to explore opportunities in solid minerals development, agribusiness, education and other investment opportunities that will benefit both parties. The governor stated this on Wednesday, when a delegation from the United States Consul-General,...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has renewed its collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service to combat terrorist financing in the South-East. This rapprochement came on Tuesday, March 8, 2025, when the EFCC’s Acting Zonal Director, Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE...

As part of efforts to ensure the prompt actualization of agreements with the People’s Republic of China, the Federal Government of Nigeria convened an inter-ministerial meeting to strengthen the implementation of agreements reached during the 2024 FOCAC Summit and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to China. The meeting, hosted...

In celebration of the 2025 edition of Global Money Week (GMW), Polaris Bank took its financial literacy advocacy to NANA College, Warri, Delta State, where students received firsthand insights on money management, saving, and investing. The event, held within the school premises, witnessed an impactful engagement led by Mr. Andrew...