The Police Command in Ondo State says five suspects have been arrested following the assault on a vice-principal during the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) examination held in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s Spokesperson. …
Read More »No one can force me out: Wike challenges PDP leadership
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has strongly responded to calls for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that no one has the authority or courage to remove him from a party he has served faithfully for years. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on …
Read More »Unity Bank, AfriGo Explore Collaboration to Deepen Access to Electronic Payments
Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing electronic payment adoption and financial inclusion by partnering with domestic card scheme provider, AfriGo, to boost card usage across its retail customer segments. This pledge was made during a high-level strategic business engagement held at Unity Bank’s head office in Lagos …
Read More »Philip Odiakose Joins Institute for Public Relations Measurement Commission
The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) has announced the inclusion of Philip Odiakose, Chief Media Analyst at P+ Measurement Services, as a member of its distinguished Measurement Commission. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Odiakose’s ongoing efforts to advance the global standards of public relations measurement and evaluation, especially across the …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Business activity continues to rise, but growth eases to four-month low
Although the Nigerian private sector remained in growth territory midway through the second quarter of the year, there were signs of a slowdown in the latest survey period as inflationary pressures remained elevated. Rates of expansion in output and new orders eased in May, while employment dipped for the first …
Read More »ANOTHER MILESTONE ACHIEVED: FIRSTBANK DISBURSES N1 BILLION IN ONE DAY, THROUGH AGENT CREDIT SCHEME
By Tosin Ajayi Firstmonie Agent Credit Scheme is a FirstBank’s digital lending solution designed to empower a wide range of low-income individuals who face barriers in accessing traditional credit channels. This innovative program offers financial support to Firstmonie Point-Of- Sale agents by enabling them to overcome liquidity challenges and capitalize …
Read More »MSM targets multi-billion dollar investment in cement, rivals Dangote, Lafarge, Bua, others
… eyes Geregu Power Plant in Energy Push Nigerian conglomerate MSM Group is ramping up its footprint in the country’s critical industrial sectors, unveiling multi-billion dollar investments in the cement industry as part of an ambitious expansion strategy. The move is designed to position the company as a formidable competitor …
Read More »ECOWAS leaders say Dangote Refinery Symbolises Hope for Africa
… We’ve capacity to meet ECOWAS’s petroleum needs – Dangote Towering over the Lekki Free Zone on the edge of the Atlantic, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is more than just a feat of engineering; it has become a symbol of ambition, vision, and industrial self-reliance for an entire continent. …
Read More »SIFAX Group Honoured with Distinguished Gender Inclusion Award
SIFAX Group has been honoured with the Distinguished Gender Inclusion Award at the just-concluded 2025 Women in Maritime and Shipping Conference, organized by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping on Friday, May 30, 2025. The prestigious award, presented during the high-profile event in Lagos, is the only recognition conferred at the …
Read More »Glo to provide best roaming service for Nigerian travellers
Nigerians who are travelling to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj season now have an unmatched deal from Globacom, which enables them to make calls and enjoy data while on pilgrimage at the most competitive rate. Globacom and its roaming partners are offering the most affordable tariffs for customers going …
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