President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. He appointed the Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, as committee chairman. Friday’s development comes barely 24 hours after the President signed …
Read More »Supreme court orders release of Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi from prison
Senator Peter Nwaoboshi The supreme court has ordered the release of Peter Nwaoboshi, a senator who represented Delta North, from Ikoyi prison in Lagos where he is being held. Nwaoboshi, before today, was sentenced to seven years in jail for offences of fraud and money laundering. In a judgement on …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Announces New Appointments to its HoldCo & Subsidiary Boards
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group and the leading end-to-end financial services provider in Nigeria, recently announced various Board appointments across the Group. These appointments are a reflection of the Group’s commitment to strengthening its leadership teams and driving continued growth and innovation in the financial …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Set to Host LATTES 3.0
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, is set to host the third edition of its Ladies At The Table Empowerment Series – LATTES 3.0. The virtual event aims at empowering women in business and career to achieve their business and career aspirations while enjoying a …
Read More »Inspirational Celestial Prophet, Oladele Israel Takes Over TikTok
For Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, popularly known in Chritiandom and among his numerous followers as Genesis, is the presiding Shepherd of Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis Global International. The ordained Most Senior Evangelist of the CCC Worldwide is no doubt an household name on social media platforms. He is always …
Read More »Naira posts big gain against Dollar at Exporters’ Window
Naira and Dollar The Naira on Monday appreciated against the dollar, exchanging at N741.50 at the investors and exporters window. The Naira gained by 3.61 per cent when compared with N769.25 for which it exchanged for the dollar at the close of business on June 30. The open indicative rate …
Read More »Simon Mwadkwon emerges Senate minority leader, Tambuwal loses out
Senator Simon Mwadkwon Minority leader of the 10th Senate has been announced. He is Simon Mwadkwon, from Plateau state. His emergence dashed the expectations of Senator Aminu Tambuwal, who was favoured by the PDP NWC. An ally of Atiku Abubakar, the failed presidential candidate of the party, Tambuwal’s loss signalled …
Read More »Sen. Bamidele now Senate Majority Leader; Ndume, Umahi, others get principal officer roles
Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele: Senate Majority Leader President Of The Senate Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday announced Senator Opeyemi Bamidele as the Senate Majority Leader. Akpabio after welcoming colleagues said the APC caucus of the senate after due consultation has emerged with their leadership. “I am happy to announce that by consensus …
Read More »Breaking: Abbas announces Principal Officers, taps Ihonvbere for Majority Leader
Julius Ihonvbere The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday announced principal officers of the 10th House, tapping Prof. Julius Ihonvbere as Majority Leader. Ihonvbere is the lawmaker representing Owan Federal Constituency of Edo State and was the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education in the 9th House. Ihonvbere …
Read More »UTME fraud: If we reveal all we know, people’ll be shocked — JAMB Registrar
JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede. The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Tuesday said that Nigerians will be shocked if the board decides to reveal the details of the “forgery” perpetrated by Mmesoma Ejikeme, the candidate from Anambra State whom the board accused of …
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