Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Interior Minister_ The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a statement on Friday signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, quoted the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as congratulating …
Read More »WEMA BANK concludes 1st tranche of Capital Raise Programme
to Wema Bank PLC (Bloomberg: WemaBank: NL) (“Wema” or “the Bank”) announces the allotment of its N40billion Rights issue programme. -Raises N40billion through a Rights Issuance process. -Part of its larger 2-year; N150billion Capital programme. Rights fully subscribed. -Expected to Commence concluding tranche of additional Capital in Q4, 2024. -Corporate …
Read More »Alleged N15.8m Oil Fraud: Lagos Court Adjourns Trial of Businessman Till June 19
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, June 13, 2024, adjourned till June 19, 2024 adoption of final written addresses in the alleged N15,800,000.00 (Fifteen Million, Eight Hundred Naira) fraud involving one Balami Abdullahi. Abdullahi allegedly defrauded one Alhaji Buba Kimba of …
Read More »Again, Glo powers Ojude Oba Festival
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has announced that it will again be partnering with the organizers of the popular Ojude Oba festival this year in continuation of a tradition it started 18 years ago. Speaking at the pre-event press conference held at Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Globacom’s representative, …
Read More »The Media Monitoring Industry in Nigeria: Key Players, Specialties, and the Need for an Association
By: Philip Odiakose The media monitoring industry in Nigeria plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of advertising and public relations (PR). This industry, through its various key players, provides essential services that ensure brands can effectively track their media presence, evaluate their campaigns, and make data-driven decisions. Despite its …
Read More »SportyBet increases max payout to N100m, highest in Nigeria for both real sports and casino
In a groundbreaking development within the betting industry, SportyBet has unveiled a series of innovative updates to solidify its position as a leader in the field. With a focus on lightning-fast payouts and setting new records for maximum payout limits, SportyBet remains committed to delivering an unparalleled betting experience for …
Read More »TINUBU APPOINTS NEW LEADERSHIP FOR POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION AND NIGERIA POLICE TRUST FUND
DIG TAIWO LAKANU (RTD) President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. The appointments …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Capital, Best Local Currency Bond House at the EMEA Finance Awards 2023
Stanbic IBTC Capital, the investment banking subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been recognised as the ‘Best Local Currency Bond House’ at the EMEA Finance Awards for the second consecutive year. This award highlights the company’s outstanding performance and pivotal role in the Nigerian capital markets. In addition to the …
Read More »We Cannot Declare Strike Now – NLC President Ajaero Breaks Silence On Minimum Wage Dispute
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that it will not embark on a strike action tomorrow, Tuesday, to demand a new national minimum wage. This decision was made known by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, at the ongoing International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Ajaero said: “We cannot declare …
Read More »Account Officer Deceived Me To Fix N100m In Failed Heritage Bank, Reality Star Mercy Eke Cries Out
Mercy Eke, a well-known Nigerian reality TV personality, took to social media to express her deep concern about the impending closure of Heritage Bank. She revealed that she has funds exceeding N100 million deposited with the bank. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) made the decision to …
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