archiveApril 29, 2025

Shareholders of tier one lender, Fidelity Bank, have applauded the board and management of the bank for delivering an outstanding performance in FY 2024. Speaking at the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the National Chairman of The Progressive Shareholders Association, Chief Boniface...

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in a Yahoo training School (a.k.a Hustle Kingdom, HK) in Benin City. The suspects, arrested by officers of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army at their hideout in Benin...

The Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has stated that Nigeria is paying close attention to the ongoing global tariff dispute as it presents a new dynamic in global trade. He stated this at a meeting with Amb Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, at...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on financial institutions across the country to strengthen their collaboration with the Commission towards ridding the nation of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. This charge was given on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State...

Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, April 28, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to sixty-three (63) years jail term for multiple investment fraud. He was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited. They were prosecuted on 30-count charges by...

The conference features keynote speeches by Dr Jumoke Oduwole MFR, Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria and Aliko Dangote GCON, Founder and CEO of Dangote Industries. Returning to Nigeria after 11 years, the conference highlights the country's position as a leading hub for investment,...

• appreciates Tinubu's wife for ICT centre in Ibadan Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has said that Nigeria must look beyond crude oil to create lasting prosperity. He also noted that Nigerian leaders must look after the people, invest more on education and entrepreneurship so that the country could grow...

Arrested socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has declared “hunger strike” in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody following her arrest by operatives of the commission. A statement by the legal team of Achimugu, led by Mr Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, on Tuesday in Abuja said that their client was arrested at...

Former Delta State governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said former Senate President Bukola Saraki lacked the moral standing to criticise his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on the Arise TV...

The Federal Government has implored the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) to play a pivotal role in helping Nigeria achieve its $1tn economy target by 2030. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, made the call during the ‘Closing Gong’ ceremony held on Monday at the Exchange in Lagos....