Isaac Kekemeke The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Isaacs Kekemeke, on Tuesday, declared his intention to join the Ondo State governorship race on the platform of the ruling party. He made the declaration a few days before the party’s primary slated for April 20, 2024. No …
Read More »JAMB Uncovers 1,665 Fake A’ Level Results During Direct Entry Registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered at least 1,665 fake A’ level results during the 2023 Direct Entry registration exercise. The Board also said the A’ level results verification regime was occasioned by the endemic corruption associated with the system and was intended to restore the integrity …
Read More »Dangote, Adenuga, Abdulsamad, Otedola make Forbes list with $26bn
Dangote, Adenuga, and Otedola Forbes has listed Nigerian businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola, as the top richest Nigerians in 2024. This comes as the combined wealth of Nigeria’s top three richest businessmen dropped slightly by 11.23 per cent to $25.3bn, according to the Forbes Real-Time …
Read More »‘Jesus Paid Your Debts, Not Your Taxes’ – FIRS Apologises To Nigerians Over ‘Offensive Easter Message’
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had taken an offence on the advert, describing it as provocative and offensive, while it demanded an apology from FIRS. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has apologised to Christians over its Easter message advertisement considered as trivialising the Christian religious belief. The tax …
Read More »Women Network Group, ANWBN Commends Unity Bank’s Support as 5,000 Members Benefit from Yanga Product (PHOTOS)
LAGOS.02.04.2024. As part of activities to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day, Unity Bank Plc and the Association of Nigerian Women Business Network, ANWBN, have partnered to reach out to over 90 women groups across Nigeria through the Yanga Account. At a forum held in Abuja, Unity Bank unveiled the Yanga …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank wins big at the 2024 Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has once again solidified its position as a leader in the banking sector by clinching two coveted awards at the 2024 Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards. The bank emerged as “Nigeria’s Best International Private Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best for Digital Solutions,” …
Read More »Keystone Bank trains Port Harcourt youths on digital skills
Keystone Bank, a leading financial institution, recently empowered about 30 youths in Port Harcourt with digital skills, specifically on web development and digital marketing. The intensive training, which spanned several weeks, ended with a graduation ceremony on March 5, 2024. According to the bank, the programme aimed to bridge the …
Read More »Nestlé Nigeria, Ogun State collaborate on sustainable water
To commemorate World Water Day 2024 with the theme “Water for Peace,” Nestlé Nigeria, the Ogun State Government and the Ogun-Osun Water Basin Authority organised an event to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and responsible water management practices. The event which took place in Abeokuta, highlighted the …
Read More »IFC invests $1.25b in Indorama Nigeria for fertilizer production
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $1.25 billion financing support for Indorama Eleme Fertiliser and Chemicals Limited, Nigeria. The investment will allow Indorama to ramp up its fertiliser production and develop a port terminal for exports, supporting food production and food security across regional and international markets, while …
Read More »Oyetola, Aregbesola Loyalists Clash Over Threat To ‘Kill’ Ex-Interior Minister
Governor Gboyega Oyetola (right) and Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola. The long-standing feud between the camps of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and former Governor Rauf Aregbesola has escalated further and reignited hostilities within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. The conflict dates back to …
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