Banks’ Capital Adequacy drops to 12% after forbearance withdrawal — CBN
By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of the banking industry declined to 12 per cent in July 2025, following the withdrawal of regulatory forbearance earlier granted to banks. Capital adequacy ratio measures the financial soundness and shock-absorbing capacity of banks by comparing their capital […]
Eko DisCo confirms Momoh as CEO, citing gains in efficiency and growth
Board of Directors of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has confirmed Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh as its substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an exceptional tenure as Acting CEO that delivered record operational and financial performance.
Bloomwit partners TEDxAjegunle to offer scholarships for Africa’s emerging communicators
By Adesina Wahab Bloomwit, Africa’s best business communications academy, has partnered with TEDxAjegunle to award scholarships to African youths, supporting the development of the continent’s next generation of communicators. The initiative aims to equip emerging professionals with strategic writing and communication skills to build their careers and navigate challenges in business and media This year’s […]
Ajadi’s political influence grows as Taraba supporters pledge loyalty ahead of 2027 Elections
The Ajadi Rescue Movement, Taraba State Chapter, has hailed Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo’s decision to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as a courageous and visionary step toward national renewal and sustainable development.
Zamfara gov’t shares N40,000 to 8,593 most vulnerable persons
The Zamfara state government has shared N40,000 each to 8,593 vulnerable beneficiaries across the state.
Zamfara governor hires 500 Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Entrepreneurship teachers
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the hiring of 500 qualified teachers for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, among others in the Zamfara state public schools.
More stakeholders join telcos to pick holes in new digital economy bill
Telecom Operators in the country have cautioned the National Assembly, NASS, to ensure that grey areas which may kill the transformative ideas behind the new National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025 are properly aligned before passing it, else it will scare rather than attract investors into the country.
DELTA KINGDOM: Young monarch criticised for abandoning throne, delegating powers to uncles
The situation surrounding a young monarch in one of the kingdoms in Delta State has generated concern among his subjects. The king ascended the throne at the age of 15 in 2016, following the tragic killing of his father. Now in his mid-20s, he completed a law degree at a United Kingdom university in 2019, […]
Digital future: NCC creates digital economy awareness, sensitization platform
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the inaugural edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora as a platform to strengthen policy and innovation for a digital future.“ “The fora are to facilitate a conducive environment to build Infrastructure for Innovation and Inclusion and to lay a […]
Why I declared emergency in health, education — Governor Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal has said he declared emergency in education and health sector to revamp the two areas for the commonwealth of his citizens.
Nnamdi Kanu has a case to answer, by Rotimi Fasan
Come Thursday, 20 November, the Federal High Court in Abuja handling the trial of the secessionist leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will reach a decision one way or the other. Either Kanu will be sent home to his people in Afara Ukwu, sentenced to a term in prison or some sanction of sorts will be administered on him. It […]
