Seplat Energy Plc has announced the successful conclusion of its cash tender offer for its outstanding 7.750 per cent Senior Notes due 2026, with an aggregate principal amount of $567.46m tendered and accepted for purchase. The company in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) said the tendered amount …
Read More »Femi Adebayo shares sweet daddy-daughter bond with Firdaos
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo Salami has shared the joy of spending quality time with his eldest daughter, Firdaos Niniolajanmah Adebayo. Taking to his Instagram page, the proud father posted heartwarming photos of their daddy-daughter moments, reflecting on life’s simple yet precious blessings. Expressing his emotions, Femi Adebayo described …
Read More »BOI announces N10bn GLOW fund for female entrepreneurs
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a special intervention programme, Project Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW), valued at ₦10 billion to support female entrepreneurs across the country. The bank’s Managing Director, Dr Olasupo Olusi, announced the initiative on Thursday in Lagos, stating that the funding “aims to bridge the …
Read More »No democratically elected PDP LG chairman has defected to APC in Edo – PDP
The Edo Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says all its 18 democratically elected chairmen are still in the party contrary to reports that they have defected to the APC. Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary of Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, said on Thursday in Benin City that those claimed to …
Read More »Coalition of Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai opposes state of emergency in Rivers
A coalition of opposition leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai and others, has called on the National Assembly to reject the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The coalition which addressed a press conference on Thursday at Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, said Tinubu …
Read More »Ekpoma on fire! Protests rock town after Police kill teenager at checkpoint
A wave of outrage has swept through Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, following the shocking killing of an 18-year-old boy, Chinedu Abimbor, allegedly at the hands of police operatives. The tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday at a police checkpoint in the bustling university town, sparking widespread …
Read More »MAGGI Presents Tales of Ramadan: A Journey of Transformation and Connection
Six Stories, One Month of Transformation Ramadan is a period that brings families and communities together in Muslim communities worldwide. It is a season that connects loved ones from Suhoor to Iftar, through shared moments and meals that nourish both body and soul. During this time, food is more than …
Read More »Allegations of Fraud Unfounded and False
We have been made aware of a recent publication by Thisday Newspaper, Arise Television and a circulating video regarding a court case filed by a customer, Dr. Agbai Eke, against FirstBank. We can affirm that the allegations of fraud in the Bank as alluded to by ‘Dr. Agbai Eke’ are …
Read More »Unity Bank Hosts IWD Webinar, Commits to Accelerating Action Towards Gender Equality
Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment with a series of high-impact initiatives designed to inspire action toward gender equality and sustainable development. The Bank hosted a webinar with the theme: “Unleashing Women’s Potential,” pivoted by the Unity Bank Women Network as it was marking this year’s …
Read More »FG to US: Don’t fall for misinformation on religious killings in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has strongly dismissed claims of targeted killings of Christians in the country, describing them as misleading and designed to manipulate foreign perceptions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Friday, warning against misinformation aimed at pressuring the United States and other international bodies into designating …
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