Conflicting communities in Benue State, Nigeria, have signed a peace accord to resolve their long-standing conflicts. The communities, including Ologba and Egba in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) and Tivs and Jukuns in Fiidi, Makurdi LGA, on Sunday in Makurdi…
The recent floods in Nigeria, particularly in the North East, have unleashed a devastating trail of death and destruction, leaving countless lives lost and entire communities submerged. The sheer scale of the disaster poses the urgent need for comprehensive disaster…
Investors in the Nigerian equities market endured mixed trading sessions on the floor of the Nigerian Xchange Group (NGX) as equity capitalisation fell to N55.39 trillion from N55.47 trillion the previous week. This follows a gain of N348.34 billion in…
The Nigerian equities market closed the week’s trading with a N128 billion gain for investors on Friday. This followed an increase in the share prices of stocks like NSL TECH, OANDO, and UACN amongst others on the trading floor. After…
FBN Holdings Plc plans to sell its 100 percent equity stake in its subsidiary, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, to EverQuest Acquisition LLP. In a recent report, the company announced the sale aligns with its goal to optimise its portfolio. “In…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has implored road users to be vigilant, more careful and comply with traffic regulations to avert accidents. General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the appeal in a statement in Lagos on Sunday.…
On July 14, 2023, Omowunmi Akpotare Abisoye and her family were forced to flee their home in Sabo Gerri, Katsina State, after four armed men stormed their community and began shooting. According to Omowunmi, “on hearing the gunshot we took…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to enhancing port infrastructure. The Minister restated the commitment in his speech at the Second Ehingbeti Blue Economy Project…
Fintech companies including OPay, Moniepoint, and others have started notifying their customers of plans to begin deduction of N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) from every inflow of N10,000 and above received by their customers starting from September 9. According…
By Seun Ibiyemi Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), flagship subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa, has been named Best Bank in Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria at the prestigious…
