The anticipated release of Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, from prison has been postponed. Fans were expecting him to be home on Monday, July 29, but the date has been extended due to an alleged miscalculation. Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in prison on April …

IGP kAYODE Egbetokun The Take it Back Movement has requested the Inspector General of Police to provide the contact details of the senior police officers that he promised will give protection to its members during the nationwide protest slated for August 1 to 10. The IGP, Kayode Egbetokun had in …

  Zenith Bank Plc is set to raise N290 billion through a combination of a Rights Issue and a Public Offer in compliance with the revised minimum capital requirements for Nigerian commercial banks introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This announcement was made during the Zenith Bank Rights …

In another round of Stanbic IBTC Reward4Saving 3.0 promo draws, 70 customers have been rewarded with cash prizes of ₦100,000 each. 10 winners were selected from seven zones during the 10th monthly draw held at the Bank’s head office in Victoria Island, Lagos.   The ongoing Reward4Saving Promo has so …

Stanbic IBTC, a member of Standard Bank Group, marked a significant milestone in its pledge to foster Nigeria’s academic talent through its annual University Scholarship Programme. In a vibrant hybrid award ceremony held on Friday, 26 July 2024, the organization celebrated the achievements of 200 young scholars who have demonstrated …

According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), one of Africa’s most pressing agricultural concerns revolves around meeting the nutritional needs of its rapidly expanding population, projected to swell to 398 million by 2050. To satisfy this growing demand for food, agricultural output must escalate accordingly. Nigerians, as a critical …

By: Philip Odiakose In governance, understanding public sentiment and effectively responding to emerging issues are important metrics that determine the success of public administration. The modern media landscape, characterized by the rapid dissemination of information across newspapers, websites, and social media, poses both opportunities and challenges for government officials. This dynamic …

In a landmark decision, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has mandated Union Bank of Nigeria to immediately remit N811,174,229.25 to the Chief Registrar of the court. This amount represents the principal claim by Shago Payments Limited, a fintech company, against the bank over allegations of …

 President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a post via his official X handle on Monday. …

Access Bank has been honoured at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, being named Nigeria’s Best Bank and Ghana’s Best Bank for ESG. These accolades highlight the Bank’s outstanding performance and commitment to sustainable practices across its operations in Africa. For over two decades, Access Bank has consistently demonstrated its …