By Kayode Tokede The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday disclosed that Non-Performing Loan (NPL) in the banking sector rose to 6.1 per cent in 2020 from 5.88 per cent at end-November 2020. This is above the prudential maximum…
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the final forfeiture of former Governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari’s funds domiciled in Zenith and Polaris Banks. While 56, 056.75 dollars was lodged in Polaris Bank account, the sums of N12.9 million,…
The Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has received MONEYReport Magazine’s ‘MAN OF THE YEAR ‘(2020) award in Abuja. NewsDirect learnt in a statement tweeted via the Commission’s official handle. It…
The Federal Government has urged restraint on the part of warring factions in the Oyo and Ondo States farmers and herdsmen clash, vowing to effectively deal with those who breach the peace. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in a…
Following the unrelentless efforts of the State Government towards ensuring the Speedy Completion of the Ijebu-Ode-Itamapako-Epe road, contractors have confirmed that the State of the road has reached 65% Completion Stage. In an interaction with journalists, the Project Manager, Craneburg…
Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has estimated the damage and loss suffered in the early Tuesday morning fire at his residence at Soka, Ibadan, at N50million. Speaking with journalists shortly after the fire incident, suspected to have…
…explains govt’s efforts in Ibarapa …says govt’ll continue to do what is right despite criticisms The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, on Tuesday, warned opposition elements in the state to stop playing…
The Joint Technical Committee on repeal of Electoral Act 2010, on Tuesday, submitted its report to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Electoral Matters. Chairman of the joint technical committee, Mr Festus Okoye made…
The Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara has rejected the purported replacement of Bashir Bolarinwa with his deputy, Abdullahi Samari, as chairman by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The caretaker committee made this known in…
Chief Letep Dabang, Chairman, Forum of 19 Northern States Chairmen of All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the party’s national secretariat for embarking on the registration/revalidation of members of the party. Letep, who is also Chairman of the APC in…
