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Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc have approved the proposed final dividend payment of NGN4.00 per share, bringing the total dividend for the 2024 financial year to NGN5.00 per share, with a total value of NGN195.67 billion. This was disclosed at the bank’s 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos....

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release the socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also directed that parties in the suit, especially the EFCC, should report to the court on...

At the high-level symposium on the Fundamentality of Aviation Security in Achieving the Safe-Skies Goal held on April 29, 2025, the air was thick with urgency and resolve. The spotlight of the day fell on Dr. Alex Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace Airline Limited, whose goodwill message served as both...

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja with prominent businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, as ordered by the court. Achimugu, who was sandwiched between two female EFCC’s officers, arrived in court at about 11:35am following her arrest on Tuesday. She...

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,...