NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians trapped in S-East Asia cybercrime ring
…We were forced to scam Americans, Britons, others —Victims By Evelyn Usman & Favour Ulebor The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths trafficked to Thailand and other South-East Asian countries for forced cybercrime, raising fresh alarm over what it described as a dangerous new […]
Intra-Africa trade set for a boost as Access Bank sustains initiative
By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor There are indications that intra-Africa trade is now coming alive with stronger financial industry initiatives to integrate the continent’s economies. It also appears that Nigeria’s banking industry is leading the charge with a total of 47 subsidiaries across the continent. On the strength of this reach, continental trade is now getting the required […]
Oyo community installs new Oba after eight years delay
The Iresa-Adu community in Surulere Local Government Area, LGA, Oyo State, have installed a new Oba, after nearly eight years of awaiting approval for the coronation of the Aresa of Iresa-Adu, a first-class monarch and paramount ruler in the state.
Tinubu urged to appoint Itsekiri as amnesty administrator
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to appoint an Itsekiri son or daughter as the next administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
NDIC strengthens agents to recover N1.5tr from failed bank debtors
By Cynthia Alo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has strengthened and repositioned its debt recovery agents in a renewed push to recover about N1.5 trillion owed to liquidated Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Microfinance Banks (MfBs). The move, the Corporation said, is aimed at accelerating reimbursement to depositors, many of whom are market women, small business […]
