The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the April 2, 2019 judgment by Justice Othman Musa of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) which voided Adeleke’s candidacy in the last governorship election in Osun State on the grounds that he was not qualified, having not possessed valid secondary school certificate. A three-man panel of the ... Read More »

Worried by the increasing rate of the unbanked population, the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), kicked off a campaign in 2012 to achieve 80 per cent financial inclusion of adult population by 2020. The CBN carried out the campaign through agency banking, mobile banking/mobile payments, linkage models and client empowerment, to reduce financially excluded adult Nigerians ... Read More »

As bank seeks FG urgent intervention to decongest Apapa port Says it supported Nigeria’s SMEs, others with $150m President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the collaboration of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to “institute a special fund to develop agriculture, which will cement its legacy as a bank that helped to transform this region’s economic fortunes. Buhari spoke when he had audience with ... Read More »

It was a joyful moment as Winner and Wonder Peters turned one year today as family, friends and fans gathered to celebrate with them in a Grand style in a private pool party at De Rembrandt hotel Ikeja Lagos. However, the parents are so happy to celebrate their 1st birthday bcoz it has been a long journey 12 months of ... Read More »

Governor Dapo Abiodun and his Deputy, Noimot Salako – Oyedele, on Thursday resumed office amid thunderous welcome and excitement from the state’s workforce. Abiodun was received by the Head of Service, Engr. Ishmail Bisiriyu, after inspecting a guard of honour mounted by the Nigerian Police. The Governor who arrived Oke – Mosan by 9:30 am, was later taken round the ... Read More »

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Sokoto zonal office, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, arrested one suspected politician with N60, 000, 000 (Sixty Million Naira) cash, following intelligent report of his suspicious money laundering activities. The suspect Murtala Muhammad who is alleged to be a brother to Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Professor Abdullahi Shinkafi, was arrested at ... Read More »

* Donates salaries to teachers In fulfilment of parts of his campaign promises, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday said he will donate his entire salary as governor to Teachers’ Pension Fund. He also proposed staggered salary increment instead of the outright payment of the N30, 000 approved national minimum wage for workers in the state. The governor also ... Read More »

A large section of consumers interviewed agreed that with its offer of delightful experiences of wholesome rejuvenating satisfaction anytime and anywhere, and at an affordable price point of N25, Frooty Happy Hour by Chivitais creating a positive impression in the marketplace. Frooty Happy Hour by Chivita is resonating with consumers desirous of a healthy and refreshing fruit drink. Available in ... Read More »

The recent introduction of Hollandia Evaporated Milk’s 120g pack size affectionately referred to as “Pere”has been met with commendation from consumers. The new “Pere” pack is being seen as an irresistible way to deliver wholesome nutritious evaporated milk in a distinctive packaging. At a N100 price point, Hollandia Evap 120g“Pere” pack has endeared itself to millions of consumers across Nigeria ... Read More »

Leading Pan-African Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc in partnership with leading global payments and technology company, Mastercard, will be giving away an all-expenses paid trip- ticket to 12 lucky customers of the bank and their plus ones to watch  the Finals of the 2019 UEFA Champions League.   Open to all existing and new UBA Platinum Mastercard holders, this amazing ... Read More »