In recognition of her contributions and leadership in the financial services industry, Amaka Okeke-Lawal, the Executive Director of Optiva Capital Partners, has been honoured with the prestigious title of “Ambassador at Large” by the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly. …
By Esther Agbo The Nigerian equities market continued its bearish run on Wednesday witj investors losing N32 billion at the close of the day’s trading. This loss was instigated by a decline in the share value of stocks like CUTIX,…
By Esther Agbo One of Nigeria’s oldest indigenous banks, Wema Bank Plc has recorded an impressive growth in its Q2 2024 financial performance. The bank recorded a remarkable pre-tax profit growth of 270.71 per cent, reaching N19.416 billion. This impressive…
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has revealed that over 600 unlicensed courier operators have been arrested acorss 14 states. The agency made this known in a statement announcing the resulting of clampdown on unlicensed courier operators, logistics operators in…
In Nigeria, the relationship between security forces and peaceful protests is a critical aspect of maintaining democratic integrity and public order. As the country faces various socio-economic challenges, the manner in which security forces engage with demonstrators can significantly impact…
…Protests can be hijacked by bandits, insurgents, other criminals — FG By Our Correspondents As tensions run high as the country begins nationwide protest today, August 1, the courts have waded in to curb potential security threats. Courts across various…
…recounts State’s losses during #EndSars …urges protesters to embrace dialogue (Inside Lagos) By Sodiq Adelakun In view of the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest scheduled to hold today across various states, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that no true…
OyoState Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has renamed the First Technical University after Senator Abiola Ajimobi his precedessor. This was made known on Wednesday when the Governor signed into law the bill renaming the state-owned institution. The bill is entitled: “Bill for the Establishment,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N1.17 billion to 20,000 students in five public tertiary institutions, with an additional N850 million to be disbursed to other institutions. NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this at…
By Esther Agbo Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) has commissioned its Lagos Liaison Office a key development aimed at expanding its operations and influence as a world class conglomerate. Soeaking at the commissioning yesterday, the Group Chairman of OICL, Otunba…
