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In response to the prevailing economic challenges faced by Nigerians, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has introduced a palliative food programme aimed at providing relief to the populace. Recently inaugurated by the Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, at the BOI headquarters in Lagos, this initiative underscores the government’s commitment to supporting […]
It has been revealed that the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has spent about N15bn on food intervention programme with beneficiaries across Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the food intervention programme which was launched in Kano on Saturday is being spearheaded by his foundation, Aliko Dangote Foundation. The intervention will […]
One of the Binance executives detained in Nigeria on allegations of tax evasion and other offences, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has reportedly escaped from custody. Anjarwalla, 38, reportedly escaped from the Abuja guest house, where he and his colleague were detained. He allegedly seized an opportunity provided during Ramadan prayers. Despite Nigerian authorities holding his British passport, […]
The Osun State Government, on Sunday, announced its decision to set up a Cybercrime Action Committee to get the spread of fake news in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Engagement, Kolapo Alimi, in a statement on Sunday, said “The step becomes necessary to sanitise the governance space and ensure that politicking and […]
The Sokoto Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought charges against Ibrahim Isah in a case of criminal breach of trust to the tune of N7,110,000.00. According to a statement by the EFCC via X on Monday, Isah was arraigned before Justice Bashar Tambuwal of the Sokoto State High Court on a […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday ruled against Governor Siminalayi Fubara to enact the Rivers State House of Assembly, RSHA, Service Commission Law. The House ruled against Fubara after convening an impromptu sitting. This is the second time the state lawmakers will override Fubara’s assent on bills. In January, the House ruled against […]
A former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba said the Labour Party was formed to promote the interests of the Nigerian workers and pensioners. According to him, the Labour Party was formed by the NLC as a platform for members of the union to exercise and defend their rights. This was contrary to […]
Amidst the flurry of weddings this year, Gospel Minister Theophilus Sunday is gearing up to exchange vows with his beloved, Ashlee, adding another joyous occasion to the list. In anticipation of their forthcoming nuptials, the couple delightedly shared enchanting pre-wedding snapshots on Instagram. Accompanied by the caption “As it pleases the Lord! @itsashleewhite,” Theophilus’s announcement […]
The Senate Ad-hoc Committee, investigating the acquisition and expenditure of the N30 trillion Ways and Means loans from the Central Bank of Nigeria during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed the discovery of certain irregularities in the loan procurement process. As a result, the committee has announced its intention to summon the […]
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of as its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1, 2024, pending approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The appointment was disclosed in a statement released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and signed by Michael Osilama Otu, the Company Secretary of Zenith Bank […]
