By Wole Mosadomi – Minna One of the suspected kidnappers arrested by operatives of the Niger State Police Command, Aliyu Sabo, 40, said he dumped farming for kidnapping to make quick and more money. Sabo, who was arrested alongside Abdullahi Wanzam, 45, said they have been in the business of kidnapping since 2017. “I have […]

By Chioma Obinna Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has called for synergy among private and public medical personnel to combat and defeat the coronavirus like Ebola Virus. Abayomi who spoke at a Health Summit organised by the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, AGPMPN. Thursday in Lagos also noted the […]

By Sola Ogundipe The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised the use of the first rapid diagnostic test that could detect the coronavirus in approximately 45 minutes. Tests will begin this week, according to a statement from California-based Cepheid, the company manufacturing the tests. Clinicians say faster testing will help alleviate some of the pressure […]

By Sola Ogundipe Nigerians have been cautioned against indiscriminate and excessive consumption of chloroquine and similar drugs in the quest to prevent COVID-19. The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Pharm. Samuel Adekola, noted in a statement entitled: “Just before ot gets out of hand”, that the National Agency for […]

The Lagos State Government has ordered the state’s civil servants from Grade Levels 01-12 to stay at home for 14 days, beginning from Monday. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, gave the order while briefing newsmen on the update of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) on Sunday at Lagos House, Marina. Sanwo-Olu said that the ”Stay-At-Home” […]

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has directed bureaux de change (BDCs) across the country to comply with the new official exchange rate of N380 per dollar as well as other provisions of the new foreign exchange regime.

GUARANTY Trust Bank Plc has announced the launch of Beta Health, a low-cost health financing product that offers instant access to health insurance for every Nigerian.

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has called on banks to re-organise their credit administration in a way that enhance access to credit and loan repayment for customers in the trying times ahead.

THERE are indications that the financial fortune of the insurance industry is reversing the adverse portfolio profile which had seen claims crowding out premium income.

3 MTN Nigeria on Sunday said its team would start working from home as part of the precautionary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 Mr. Funso Aina, the telcos Senior Manager, External Relations, said in a statement that from March 23, workers are expected to perform their duties from home. Aina said that the […]

DEMAND for higher yield on treasury bills has added to the pressure for an upward review of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the end of its meeting holding today and tomorrow.

GOVERNMENT officials across the country especially at the federal level have been under pressure due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the world.

Kano State Government says it has evacuated 780 exchange students to their respective states of origin, to contain the spread of COVID-19 disease. Aliyu Yusuf, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kano State Ministry of Education, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Kano. The statement quoted the Commissioner of Education, Muhammad Sanusi,  as saying […]

AS part of efforts to consummate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) initiated policy aimed at reducing the number of the unbanked populace by 20 percent in 2020 and to ensure greater participation in the nation’s financial sector, Heritage Bank Plc has keyed into this initiative to drive financial inclusion and promote economic growth.

FIRST Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced proactive measures it has taken to control the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.