Gunmen abduct former permanent secretary of Akwa Ibom state
By EZEIGWE ARINZE A former Permanent Secretary of Akwa Ibom State, Ignatius Brown has been abducted in his residential area while returning home after a church programme. The retired secretary who hails from Ehitan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state and has been living in Abak LGA of the state, whilst serving as the […]
Us Convicts Nigerian Over Fraud
By EZEIGWE ARINZE A Nigerian man identified as Ayodele Arasokun, has been convicted by the United States High Court in West Virginia over a $60million dollars tax fraud conspiracy. This was contained in a press statement by the US Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia. After an investigation carried out by the Treasury Inspector […]
Glo Introduces Moneymaster PSB, to Hire 100,000 Agents
Over 100,000 agents will be hired by Moneymaster, a Globacom subsidiary that offers payment services, to further financial inclusion in Nigeria. Glo announced the launch of the company in Lagos and stated that Moneymaster would use mobile devices, point-of-sale systems, and the internet to offer financial services to millions of Nigerians who had previously been […]
Fidelity Bank will encourage non-oil products and support entrepreneurs At FITCC 2022
Rittah Onakpome Fidelity Bank Plc, a major financial institution, has announced intentions to organize the inaugural Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) in an effort to give Nigerian companies a competitive edge in foreign markets. The FITCC is slated to take place on Tuesday, November 15, and Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in London, United […]
Dangote: Owners of shares knock Group in Kogi claims exploitation
Rita Onakpome The battle between Dangote Cement Plc and the Kogi State government has taken a new turn as some organized private sector interest groups and students of Kogi descent have entered the fray. The students, on the other hand, applauded the state government’s actions and pledged to support the ownership dispute of the cement […]
Wema Bank Boosts Healthy Living, Workplace Collaboration with Wemalympics 2022
Rita Onakpome To ensure its employees enjoy a high dose of Healthy living, physical fitness, emotional balance, and workplace collaboration to stimulate high productivity levels and a better workplace culture, Wema Bank Plc has announced the 2022edition of Wemalympics. Wemalympics is an inter-regional competition, which serves as a testimonial to the bank’s commitment to raising […]
Terrorists free 43 worshippers abducted in Zamfara after collecting ransom
Patrick Franca Abuo The 43 muslim worshippers who were kidnapped at Zugu community in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State have regained their freedom. They were released by the terrorists after a ransom of N5 million and some other items were given to the assailants.Sources from the community where the incident occurred last […]
Governor Soludo should suspend ban on movement of cattle in Anambra, Miyetti Allah pleads
Patrick Franca Abuo Members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MCBAN), South East Zone, have pleaded with the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, not to ban movement of cattle on foot in parts of the state. MCBAN said the enforcement of the order which will take effect from September would harmfully […]
Nigerian military airstrikes kill 195 Boko Haram terrorists, 5 commanders in Borno
Patrick Franca Abuo The Nigerian Army troops of 199 Special Forces and 2p22 Battalions, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed 200 Boko Haram terrorists, including five commanders, in Sambisa Forest in Borno State. In an operation in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force, the military killed the terrorists top leaders identified as; Abou Hauwa, Amir […]
Wema Bank records leading financial performance in 2022 Half-Year reports
By Benjamin Odjugo Wema Bank Plc, pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank and one of Nigeria’s most resilient banks, has posted a growth performance across all financial indices in the First-Half of its 2022 operations. This information is contained in the Financial Results for the Period Ended 30 June, 2022 released in Lagos on […]
