The Imo State Police command said it has cordoned the Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, after two suspected hoodlums were killed in a gun battle with the Police and others fled into the thick forest of Njaba with gun shot injuries.

FirstBank of Nigeria has affirmed its support for the expansion plans of WACOT Limited, a subsidiary of TGI Group, as the company prepares to double the capacity of its 120,000-ton rice mill in Argungu, Kebbi State.

The Rotary Club of Isolo, District 9110, Nigeria, recorded a milestone last week, when it held the ground breaking ceremony of its proposed Cervical Cancer centre project, at the Isolo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Lagos.

THE governance of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, must be totally reset to enable it  deliver its core mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta.

The move to establish the Electoral Offences Commission is one of the redeeming features of the ongoing attempt to reform elections in Nigeria. On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, the Senate passed the “National Electoral Offences Bill 2021”. Our bicameral parliament is expected to agree on the relevant provisions of the Bill and forward it to […]

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari was billed to give a speech at the Global Education Summit in London when news of allegations of fraud preferred against Nigeria’s top celebrated Cop, DCP Abba Kyari, filtered in.

By Emmanuel Onyebeke The latest Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to stop the sale of FOREX to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators due to the reported abuses that have characterized their transactions since the commencement of regular issuance of up to $10,000, twice a week or thereabout by the Apex Bank, has, expectedly, been […]

By Femi Aribisala Several years ago, armed robbers visited the church premises of a famous Nigerian bishop and attacked some banks there. The bishop was greatly offended, and he cursed them. He directed his church members to pray that the wrath of God would be visited on the criminals. He also cursed kidnappers operating in […]

Running a thriving business with an efficient online bank account orhaving an online business bank account is key to financial efficiency. In today’s fast-paced world, the banking industry has been significantly remodeled by the internet. Basic and complex procedures that once required interfacing with bank officers can now be completed without visiting a brick-and-mortar establishment […]

THE Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has made a landmark achievement, reporting a sum of N1.003 trillion in the first half of the year 2021, H1’21.  Going by regular trend in recent years, the figure will significantly surpass N2 trillion mark by year end.  Already the H1’21 is about 63 percent of the full year 2020. […]

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to address what he called the looming food crisis staring the nation in the face before it gets worse.

By Juliet Umeh Veteran educationists, Mrs. Chinelo Okolo, has warned parents to desist from deploying computer systems in Children’s bedroom, saying it kills more than it can save in terms of improving the children’s academic excellence. Okolo said that isolated children may eventually become unhappy and just cannot learn effectively. She rather advised parents to […]

Bitcoin broke above $40,000 on Wednesday and headed for another attempt at breaking from its months-long range as short-sellers bailed out and traders drew confidence from recent positive comments about the cryptocurrency by high-profile investors. Bitcoin was last up 1.7 per cent at $40,149 while rival cryptocurrency ether rose 1 per cent to $2,328. Bitcoin […]

Whether during financial difficulty or emergencies, many individuals today seek loans for personal use and business purposes, to settle bills and cover expenses. Today, loans have fallen out of the exclusive reserve and responsibilities of banks. Many lending platforms and institutions now offer quick and easy access to small and medium size loans, instant payment, […]

THE good times may just be ahead for our long-suffering creative industry, as President Muhammadu Buhari has formally handed over the National Theatre Complex, Iganmu Lagos, to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Bankers Committee for restoration and redevelopment. According to the Governor of CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the scope of the intended […]