Northern youth organisations under the umbrella of Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has warned the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to zone the presidency ahead of the 2023 polls. In an interview with LEADERSHIP in Kaduna, AYCF president, Yerima Shettima, said the forum …

Emeka Nwajiuba Emeka Nwajuiba, minister of state for education, has purchased N100 million All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the 2023 presidential election. The development comes even as Nigerian students remain at home on account of continuing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities …

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO Plc” or “the Group”) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2022, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦54.3billion, representing an increase of 1.1% …

Stanbic IBTC Trustees, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has reiterated that setting up a Trust with the organisation ensures the seamless transfer of assets and reduces the challenges associated with assets transfer. The services accessible to clients of Stanbic IBTC Trustees include Facility Agent, which ensures seamless disbursement and …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, restated its commitment to develop sustainable impact in the global creative industry and contribute to the growth and advancement of the Nigerian creative industry through world-class products, value-driven opportunities, and partnerships. The financial institution stated that it supported key stakeholders …

The entry of e-commerce in Nigeria was predicated on the coming of an easier, faster and more convenient shopping option to the prevalent brick and mortar culture. It came with cost saving benefits and a competitive market pricing which gives consumers assortments to choose from. Within a few months,  a …

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Magazine’s Best Banks Awards 2022, retaining the award for a third consecutive year. The Bank was among other banks from 36 countries in Africa recognised as the prestigious Global Finance announced its 29th Annual Best …

Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has requested technology company, Huawei, to establish a global ICT centre for the training of Nigerians and Africans. He made the request during the kick off of the implementation of the Federal Government and Huawei Memorandum of Understanding aimed …

Billionaire drug baron behind the N3billion Tramadol deal involving the embattled suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari-led Intelligence Response Team, IRT, Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. After months of surveillance and evading arrest, Ukatu who is …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a suit against President Muhammadu Buhari at a Federal High Court, Lagos over the failure to unblock the phone lines of over 72 million telecommunications subscribers barred from making calls on their SIMs. The suit filed last Friday, followed the recent directive …