President Bola Tinubu expresses his appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. President Tinubu lauds the governors for their bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide, transcending regional, ethnic, and political barriers to advance Nigeria’s development. Thursday’s productive consultation between the ... Read More »

In a strategic move to sustain its impressive performance, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, effective January 14, 2025. According to a regulatory filing on the corporate disclosure portal of NGX Regulation Limited, the Bank has received the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) approval to appoint Alhaji Abdullahi Sarki Mohammed as ... Read More »

In a heartwarming display of kindness and generosity, Tunde Olaogun celebrated his birthday by hosting a special event for down-trodden senior citizens in Lokoja, Kogi State. The event, which took place at the famous Old Market, brought together a considerable number of vulnerable senior citizens from various communities in Lokoja. The celebration was marked with sharing of food and cash ... Read More »

….Promo Makes 60 Millionaires, Gifts N200m Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has distributed over N41.8m in prizes to over 100 lucky customers in its just concluded UBA Legacy Promo series. The promo which began last year, was specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75 years, as well as its long-standing ... Read More »

He was impeached on Monday during plenary. Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, over multiple fraudulent allegations. Obasa was subsequently replaced by his deputy Lasbat Meranda. Read More »

Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. The governor made the presentation at his office in Ibadan, the state capital on Monday. Our correspondence earlier had earlier reported that Owoade is scheduled to receive his appointment letter and staff of office on Monday. Alaafin: Makinde defends appointment as Ooni congratulates ... Read More »

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting/appointment of some senior officers to various command, staff and instructional positions. Army spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who announced this in a statement on Saturday, January 11, explained the posting/appointment was part of the COAS strategic moves to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency of the Nigerian Army. ... Read More »

Nigeria and the United States on Friday executed an Asset Return Agreement (ARA) for the repatriation of approximately $52.88million arising from the forfeiture of the Galactica assets, linked to the former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) signed for Nigeria while the Ambassador of the United States, Richard ... Read More »

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO Plc” or the “Group”) (NGX: GTCO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first tranche of its equity capital raise programme, following the completion of the capital verification exercise conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the approval of the Basis of Allotment of the Offer by the Securities and ... Read More »

As part of its commitment to fostering inclusivity, Fidelity Bank Plc has inaugurated the Bundles of Joy programme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at creating supportive spaces and activities for children with special needs while addressing the psychological and emotional well-being of their parents and caregivers. The first session of the programme was held over the weekend at a dedicated facility ... Read More »