The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had taken an offence on the advert, describing it as provocative and offensive, while it demanded an apology from FIRS. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has apologised to Christians over its Easter message advertisement considered as trivialising the Christian religious belief. The tax …

LAGOS.02.04.2024. As part of activities to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day, Unity Bank Plc and the Association of Nigerian Women Business Network, ANWBN, have partnered to reach out to over 90 women groups across Nigeria through the Yanga Account. At a forum held in Abuja, Unity Bank unveiled the Yanga …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has once again solidified its position as a leader in the banking sector by clinching two coveted awards at the 2024 Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards. The bank emerged as “Nigeria’s Best International Private Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best for Digital Solutions,” …

Keystone Bank, a leading financial institution, recently empowered about 30 youths in Port Harcourt with digital skills, specifically on web development and digital marketing. The intensive training, which spanned several weeks, ended with a graduation ceremony on March 5, 2024. According to the bank, the programme aimed to bridge the …

To commemorate World Water Day 2024 with the theme “Water for Peace,” Nestlé Nigeria, the Ogun State Government and the Ogun-Osun Water Basin Authority organised an event to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and responsible water management practices. The event which took place in Abeokuta, highlighted the …

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $1.25 billion financing support for Indorama Eleme Fertiliser and Chemicals Limited, Nigeria. The investment will allow Indorama to ramp up its fertiliser production and develop a port terminal for exports, supporting food production and food security across regional and international markets, while …

Governor Gboyega Oyetola (right) and Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola. The long-standing feud between the camps of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and former Governor Rauf Aregbesola has escalated further and reignited hostilities within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. The conflict dates back to …

Nnamdi Kanu (middle) ..Says SEDC Bill At Conference Committee Stage Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has revealed that frantic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He said that while the court …

The Association of Corporate and Marketing Communication Professionals of Banks (ACAMB) has said it welcomed the release of the circular of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on the banking sector recapitalisation. Recall that at the first announcement of the planned recapitalisation by the CBN Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, ACAMB, …

Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara state, says his administration never borrowed N14.26 billion as disclosed in the Debt Management Office (DMO) report. According to him, the debt reported by DMO was part of the proceeds from a N20 billion loan floated by the previous administration in the state. The governor disclosed …