Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Reward4Saving 3.0 promo has announced 70 more lucky winners in the July draw, each receiving a cash prize of ₦100,000. 10 winners were selected from the Bank’s seven business zones during the 11th monthly draw held at the Bank’s head office in Victoria Island, Lagos. …
Read More »50,000 TARGET: FIRSTBANK, NCF EXTEND TREE PLANTING TO FCT
FirstBank, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched a major tree-planting initiative to enhance Nigeria’s vegetation cover. According to the bank, the tree planting exercise led by Aishatu Bubaram, the Group Executive, Commercial Banking, North, FirstBank, is part of its 2024 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week. The …
Read More »JUST IN: Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as acting CJN
Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun Following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. Kekere-Ekun would be the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria if the Senate confirms her appointment. The new …
Read More »New CJN, Justice Kekere-Ekun To Be Sworn-In By Tinubu Today
President Bola Tinubu will today swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Council Chambers of the …
Read More »FG issues alert over rising level of River Niger
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Friday issued an urgent warning to the public regarding the rising water levels of the River Niger system. Umar Mohammed, the Director-General of NIHSA, in a statement, noted that floodwaters from these countries are gradually moving towards Nigeria, starting with Kebbi. According to …
Read More »Toyin Abraham, Odunlade, Kanayo O feature in ‘American Japa’
‘American Japa’, a Nollywood movie directed by Tony Abulu, is set to hit cinemas across the country on September 6. Odunlade Adekola, the actor, shared the film’s trailer in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “Behold the star studded ‘American Japa’ film coming to cinemas on September 6, 2024,” he wrote. …
Read More »”Heartbroken” woman sets self ablaze after husband divorced her in Jigawa
A 40-year-old woman,(name withheld) has set herself on fire after her husband divorced her in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa. DSP Lawan Shiisu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse, on Friday. Shiisu said the woman, who resides in …
Read More »Nigerian system allows fraud to flourish – EFCC boss Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the primary obstacle hindering Nigeria’s progress is the inherent flaw in the country’s system, which inadvertently enables fraudulent activities to thrive. However, Olukoyede tempered this assertion by acknowledging that, despite the pervasive challenge …
Read More »Olukayode Ariwoola retires as CJN
Justice Olokayode Ariwoola, CJN Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from service upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Born on August 22, 1954, Justice Ariwoola’s retirement marks the end of a distinguished judicial career. Justice Ariwoola was appointed to the Supreme …
Read More »Fidelity Bank affirms commitment to data protection, strong corporate governance
Leading financial institution in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc, has assured its customers of unwavering commitment to upholding the highest level of ethical standards in all dealings with customer data. The assurance comes amid allegations by the Nigerian Data Protection Agency (NDPA) against the bank relating to data breach. While reiterating …
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