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Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have begun investigation of the sum of CFA 7m intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, along the Idiroko Border in Ogun State. The investigation of the CFA 7m, which is about N17m ( Seventeen...

The Osun state government has rejected the position of the Central Bank of Nigeria on its nominee for the directorship of Living Trust Mortgage Bank, urging the apex bank to review its position in the interest of due process, compliance with regulatory acts and shareholder interest. The state government posited...

  Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and socioeconomic growth through a strategic partnership with The Athletics School Games (TASG), an annual sporting event bringing together young athletes from private schools in Lagos. The initiative aligns with NGX Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) focus...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says is ready to begin the review of the petition seeking the recall of the Senator who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, presented on behalf of the constituents by Charity Ijese, was received by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, at the...

After several months of delay, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) may have a course to smile as the Federal Government on Monday promised to pay the backlog of the new ₦77,000 monthly allowance.  The Federal Government increased corps members’ allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77, 000 in September 2024. Despite...

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has ordered the immediate distribution of food and relief materials to the displaced people of Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun. The Governor has also issued a directive to the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Service to summon the traditional rulers, chiefs...

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, March 24, 2025 busted a Ponzi Scheme Academy and arrested 133 suspects in Abuja. They were arrested at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, following actionable intelligence on the existence of the...

West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, continues to redefine affordability and convenience in international travel, particularly for students pursuing higher education abroad. In a commitment to making air travel more accessible, the airline is extending its exclusive 15% student discount on economy-class tickets for flights between Nigeria and...

Operatives of the Lagos Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspects for their alleged involvement in Naira abuse The suspects; Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe were apprehended in Lagos on Friday, March 21, 2025 while allegedly hawking Naira notes. Upon their arrest, the...

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment through its International Women’s Day (IWD) Seminar, themed: “Accelerating Action: Breaking Barriers & Creating Equal Opportunities”. The event provided a platform for thought leaders, professionals, and advocates to emphasize the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality...