By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria has been ranked among top global sources of cybercrime given the reported huge losses in 2023. The Managing Director/ CEO, Union Bank Nigeria, Mrs.Yetunde Oni, revealed this during the 63rd Quarterly General Meeting, QGM, of the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria, ACAEBIN, held in Lagos over the weekend. […]

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief   The Federal Government, FG, is set to implement full cashless policy in the collection of its revenues, banning cash payments, with effect from January 1, 2026. Under the arrangement there will be a new mandatory e-receipt system (FTeR)  and full-scale rollout of the Revenue Optimisation (RevOp) Platform. A document released by […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has prepared 8,119 students for graduation at its 13th Convocation Ceremony, later this week out of which 82 will bag First Class. The Vice Chancellor, Prof Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh, speaking at a pre-convocation press conference in the school premises on Tuesday, explained that 7,618 earned […]

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly has applauded the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Shaibu Waid, for what it described as decisive leadership and reforms that have boosted troop morale and strengthened ongoing counter-banditry operations across the North. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Mallam Dan Musa, the coalition said the Army’s […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced the registration of 2,235 intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise, assuring that preparations are in top gear to ensure a smooth, well-coordinated and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage for all participants. Speaking to journalists at the Agency’s Secretariat, the Executive Chairman, Alhaji Ali Musa, […]

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has called on sons and daughters of Warri Kingdom in Abuja to uphold their heritage with dignity and forward-thinking. Ogiame who was represented by Chief Lawrence Wilbert gave the advice during the Itsekiri Community in Abuja end-of-year celebration, noting that Itsekiri people should remember who they are and […]

Alesa Community in Eleme Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State Government has established a land development authority in alignment with the state government to eradicate land grabbing in the community. Alesa, host to the Port Harcourt Refineries and several other investments has become so cosmopolitan that land acquisition for the increasing number of home and […]

THE Federal Government on Tuesday, announced grants of N1 million each for 200 youth-led startups and N500,000 each for 100 beneficiaries in the informal sector.

Security chiefs in Ogun, Oyo and Osun states over the weekend converged on McPherson University in Ogun State, assessed security situation of the three states, and shared challenges as parts of measures to strengthen joint strategies for regional safety.

•To undergo medical treatment before being reunited with parents •Tinubu welcomes their release, orders rescue of others By Wole Mosadomi Minna—The 100 students of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, abducted over two weeks ago by terrorists, have been handed over to the Niger State […]