Banks to pay N10m fine for using unaccredited cheque printer
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has slammed a N10 million fine and withdrawal of cheques on commercial banks using unaccredited cheque printers/personaliser. The apex bank disclosed this in its revised sanctions regime on defaulters of the Nigeria Cheque Standard and Nigeria Cheque Printers’ Accreditation Scheme (NICPAS). Among other things, CBN said: […]
US Blacklisting: Group dismisses allegations against Kwankwaso
A group called Kwankwaso National Network, KNN, Friday, dismissed allegations leveled against former Kano State Governor and Minister of Defence, Rabiu Kwankwaso on his blacklisting by the United States Congress.
Fovie cautions critics attacking Tompolo, Tantita over pipeline surveillance
An Urhobo community leader, Comrade Kelvin Fovie has cautioned critics to stop attacking Chief Government Ekpemuplo alias Tompolo, and Tantita Security Services Limited over the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to the indigenous security company. Fovie, is an opinion leader in Ughevwughe Community in OML34, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. He said, “ I […]
No road, no election: Protest over bad road enters day 4 in Cross River
The five-day protest by youths of Boki and Ikom Local Government Areas in central Cross River State entered its fourth day on Thursday, as angry demonstrators continued to block the Ikom–Obudu highway, crippling traffic movement.
Why I stayed away from politics – Leo Stan Ekeh, Zinox Founder
The Zinox chief who turns 70 on February 22 took the mentees down memory lane, recalling how he introduced desktop publishing
Illegal miners kill NSCDC officer, burn patrol vehicle in Niger
Illegal miners on Thursday launched a deadly attack on a joint security patrol in Niger State, killing an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and setting ablaze an operational Hilux vehicle during an enforcement operation against illegal mining.
Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf: The diplomat poised to rescue NAHCON from drift
Ambassador Yusuf is not a stranger parachuted into NAHCON. He was there at its inception. Between 2002 and 2007.
Kidnappers of 9 church worshippers in Benue demand N100m ransom
Tension is mounting in Ojije community, Utonkon, in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, as abductors of nine Catholic worshippers have opened negotiations with their families, demanding 100 million Naira for their release.
Amstedock rebrands from Amablaze, releases new single
Amstedock is a dynamic Afrobeat and Afrofusion artist formerly known as Amablaze.With a bold rebrand and a refined artistic vision, she steps into a new era of her career fully prepared to make a powerful impact on the global music industry.Known for her vibrant sound, energetic delivery, and emotionally rich storytelling, Amstedock blends Afrobeat rhythms […]
Naira rises to N1,438/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,438 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,447 per dollar on Wednesday.
Valentine: Coscharis offers 10% discount on automobiles
By Theodore Opara Foremost Nigeria automobile distributor, Coscharis Motors Plc, is turning up the romance this February with an irresistible Valentine campaign that is set to thrill car lovers across the country. Tagged “Ride with Pleasure this Valentine,” the month-long celebration comes with irresistible rebates of up to 10 per cent on select models across […]
