They were arraigned alongside TSTV and another company, Briechberg Investment Limited on 9-count criminal charges. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dragged two Chief Executives of the Telecom Satellites Limited (TSTV) before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over alleged tax evasion, money laundering and advanced fee …
Read More »NDLEA nabs 110 suspects, recovers 520.385kgs illicit drugs in Kaduna
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna State Command, said its operatives arrested 110 suspects and recovered 520.385kgs of illicit substances in the month of May. Its Commander, Mr Samaila Danmalam, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Kaduna. Danmalam said, “The command in …
Read More »Ecobank hits US$581 million profit before tax in 2023
L-R) Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group; Papa Madiaw Ndiaye, incoming Chairman of Ecobank Group and Alain Nkontchou, outgoing Chairman, Ecobank Group Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) says the bank posted a profit before tax of US$581 million, up by eight per cent from US$540 million in 2022. The ETI, …
Read More »FIRSTBANK WINS 2024 BEST SME BANK IN NIGERIA AND BEST SME BANK IN AFRICA BY ASIAN BANKER AWARDS
Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has bagged two awards: Best SME Bank in Africa and Best SME Bank in Nigeria at the highly converted Asian Banker Global Excellence Retail Awards 2024. The Excellence in Retail Finance Awards Programme, which includes the Global Excellence in Retail …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC’s Call for Entries for Nationwide Scholarship Programme for Nigerian Youth
In a significant step towards nurturing the educational development of Nigerian youths, Stanbic IBTC has introduced a nationwide scholarship programme set to benefit 200 exceptional students across the country. This initiative highlights the organisation’s commitment to fostering education and providing outstanding students with opportunities to achieve their academic aspirations. The …
Read More »Bank Led By Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola Recovers $305-million Loan From Failed Bank
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the banking arm of First Bank of Nigeria Holdings (FBN Holdings), a leading financial service group led by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has successfully recovered a N456 billion ($305 million) loan from Heritage Bank just before the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the license …
Read More »Emirates, IATA and Airbus launch an enhanced A350 type rating conversion course for pilots
Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type rating, as the airline prepares for the delivery of 65 A350s from mid-2024. An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part …
Read More »Fidelity Bank undertakes ₦29.6 billion rights issue, ₦97.5 billion public offer
Lagos, Nigeria: Fidelity Bank Plc (“Fidelity Bank” or the “Bank”) has concluded all necessary arrangements to raise a total of up to ₦127,100,000,000.00 (One Hundred Twenty-Seven Billion, One Hundred Million Naira) by way of a Rights Issue to existing shareholders and a Public Offer (the “Combined Offer”). The …
Read More »Ondo NNPP governorship candidate withdraws from race
NNPP Mr Israel Ayeni, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) governorship candidate in the November 16 election in Ondo State, has withdrawn from the race. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ayeni got the party’s ticket by polling 100 votes to defeat his sole rival, Prof. Ibrahim Ajagunna, …
Read More »Chaos At Heritage Bank Calabar As Customers Besiege Office To Recover Monies
Hundreds of customers gathered outside the bank’s headquarters in Calabar, opposite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at 7am, demanding access to their funds. The Heritage Bank office in Calabar, Cross Rivee State, was thrown into chaos on Wednesday morning, with customers threatening to break down the facility for fear …
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