Gbenga Daniel Adeleke Ogunsola, a police sergeant, on Saturday died in the compound of the former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, in the Sagamu area of the state. The police officer reportedly died after one of the drivers of Mr Daniel knocked him down while he (the police officer) …
Read More »Court jails ex-minister, Sarah Ochekpe, two others over N450m fraud
Sarah Ochekpe, a former Minister of Water Resources, has been sentenced to imprisonment by a Federal High Court sitting in Jos over a N450 million money laundering scandal. Ochekpe, who served as Minister under former President Goodluck Jonathan, was sentenced alongside a former chairman of the People Democratic Party in …
Read More »Court grants NDLEA’s plea to detain Abba Kyari for two more weeks
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted permission to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to keep the suspended DCP, Abba Kyari for two more weeks to enable the agency complete its investigation. Justice Zainab Abubakar issued the order for Kyari’s further detention while ruling in an …
Read More »Why Informal Retail Market is Key to Nigeria’s Digital Economy
At the 5th edition of TechSummit Ogun State, an Information Technology Expert, Olaniyi Ayoola, said Nigeria is still scratching the surface as regards the immense economic opportunities technology offers. “As a nation, we are yet to take advantage of technology to improve and grow the GDP, considering the rate at …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Restates Support for CBN FX Repatriation Push, Sensitizes Customers in Emerging Opportunities in non-Oil Exports
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading Nigerian bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to actively support the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) efforts to achieve its goal of $200 billion in Foreign Exchange (FX) repatriation from non-oil exports over the next five years. The Executive Director, Northern Businesses, Fidelity Bank Plc, Hassan …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC to connect with youths at Africa NXT
As part of its commitment to youth development, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank, has concluded plans to sponsor Africa NXT, formerly known as Social Media Week. In recent years, experts and youths in the business, creative and tech spaces across Africa and the diaspora had convened …
Read More »Expanding Internet connectivity to boost domestic e-commerce growth
In the recent decade, the internet has significantly impacted the Nigerian business environment. Almost every household in major Nigerian cities has someone running a successful internet-based business. The ever-increasing volume of e-commerce activities attests to the widespread impact. Thousands of retail businesses would not exist today if it weren’t for …
Read More »Keystone Bank employees pay school, WAEC, BECE fees for over 200 students in Imo, Abia states
Employees of Keystone Bank Limited, through its ‘Employee Volunteering Scheme (EVS)’ recently sponsored the payment for a session’s school fees, West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) fees of over 200 students in Imo and Abia States. The schools which benefited from the gesture include …
Read More »The truck involved in Ogun accident not our own – Dangote
Our attention has been drawn to some online media reports that a truck conveying petroleum product, which was involved in a fatal crash that claimed several lives, belongs to Dangote Flour. The truck bearing the logo of Dangote Flour was said to have been involved in an accident in Ogun …
Read More »“I’ve three (3) Children And Several Failed Marriages, But No One Knows” – Jim Iyke Reveals
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has made a shocking revelation that he has three children and several failed marriages that no one knows about. “I’ve 3 Children And Several Failed Marriages, But No One Knows” – Jim Iyke Reveals [Video] During a chat with the media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo, the …
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