Senator representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has stated why he is opposed to the proposed posthumous recognition for the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC). Speaking during a session at the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reinforcing the board’s capacity to drive local content growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.…
Nigeria’s national oil company, NNPC Limited on Thursday said it has begun the assessment of potential partners ahead of its Initial Public Offer at the Nigerian Stock Exchange, in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act. The company…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has announced its plans to expand operations to Saudi Arabia and France, further solidifying its position as a leading financial institution with a robust international footprint. This strategic move is part…
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to impose a 60-year age limit on presidential and gubernatorial candidates in the country. NewsDirect reports that the bill would effectively bar political figures such as President…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government through Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has waived import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on critical raw materials essential for pharmaceutical production for a period of two years. Its Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this…
By Ismail Azeez The prolonged dispute between the Osun State Government and Thors Explorations Limited was amicably resolved on Tuesday in the presence of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, and the management of…
There was widespread jubilation among National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as the Federal Government has officially commenced the long-awaited payment of N77,000 monthly allowance, a move that has brought relief to thousands of corps members across Nigeria. The increase,…
Airtel Africa Foundation has donated ¦ 1 billion to the Federal Government of Nigeria in fulfilment of its pledge to support the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. During a ceremony at the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy,…
Customer deposits in Zenith Bank have surged by 45% according to the Bank’s audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. In the year under review, customer deposits surged by 45% from N15 trillion to N22 trillion in…
