A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Tuesday adjourned to November 12 the case filed against Ecobank Plc by the Maize Growers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPMAN), Bayelsa Chapter. The farmers accused the bank of making unauthorised withdrawals from their accounts under the Central Bank of …
Read More »Naira rises to N1,495/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,495 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,500 per dollar on Monday. But the Naira depreciated to N1,464.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira …
Read More »Court Adjourns Kepco’s Suit Against Ecobank, Others To January 2026
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has adjourned further hearing in the receivership suit filed by Kepco Energy Resources Nigeria Limited and others against Ecobank Nigeria Limited and nine other banks till 27 January 2026. The adjournment followed notice of an appeal filed by the parties over …
Read More »MAGGI Reinforces Local Sourcing Commitment with Regenerative Farming Initiative
MAGGI, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand from Nestlé, has announced the successful completion of its Regenerative Agriculture (RegenAg) pilot for local soybean sourcing, a milestone that has inspired a broader program now supporting 25,000 smallholder farmers across Nigeria. Launched in 2023 with an investment of over ₦100 million, the pilot supported …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 2025 unveils Amy Aghomi as New Fashion Judge
The Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 2025, themed “The Ultimate Show”, has announced the appointment of Amy Aghomi as its new fashion judge, bringing fresh expertise and perspective to the panel. Amy is celebrated for her bold, original vision and her dedication to elevating African fashion. Her brand is known …
Read More »Ofala 2025 ends on a high as Glo presents car, other prizes to promo winners
Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has recorded another milestone at the weekend as it powered the 2025 Ofala festival to another successful conclusion. The event also sealed the company as Nigeria’s biggest supporter of culture. This year’s festival featured the Iru Ofala on Friday and the Azu Ofala on Saturday at the …
Read More »Banks’ Funding Failure: The Shocking Rot In Nigeria’s Intervention Programmes
BY BLAISE UDUNZE For over a decade, the Nigerian government and its financial institutions have launched a flurry of intervention funds, all with the promise to empower industries, revive the manufacturing sector, and lift millions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) out of financial drought. From agriculture to aviation, …
Read More »Historic night as Morocco crush Argentina to win U-20 World Cup
Morocco delivered a commanding performance to defeat Argentina 2–0 in the men’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Final, capping off a spirited campaign with tactical discipline and clinical finishing. Played in the early hours of Monday, in Chile, the match saw the North Africans outplay the two-time world champions in key …
Read More »FCMB, NCDMB, BoI roll out ₦15bn Loan Scheme for local oil, gas contractors
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been named one of the Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) for the newly remodelled Community Contractors Finance Scheme, a ₦15 billion initiative by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BoI). The scheme aims to close the …
Read More »Nnamdi Kanu: Arrests, teargas, gridlock as police battle protesters in Abuja
Aloy Ajimakor, one of the lawyers to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra,IPOB was arrested on Monday morning as the protests for the release of the secessionist leaders get underway in Abuja. Ejimakor, in a post on his X handle said he was arrested alongside Prince …
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