NDIC pays depositors of defunct banks within 72 hours via BVN —Executive Director

NDIC pays depositors of defunct banks within 72 hours via BVN —Executive Director

By Bashir Bello KANO — The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, said it has settled or reimbursed depositors of defunct banks within 72 hours of their closure. The affected banks include, Heritage Bank Limited, Union Homes Plc and Aso Savings and Loans Plc. Speaking during a one day stakeholders meeting held in Kano, the NDIC Executive […]
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Customs allegedly shot dead car dealer in Kebbi

Customs allegedly shot dead car dealer in Kebbi

The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria, AMDON, Kebbi State Chapter has expressed outrage over the killing of one of its members, Tukur Salihu, 45 years old, by operatives of the Federal Operation Unit, FOU, of the Nigeria Customs Service Zone B Kaduna, attached to Kebbi State.

Naira appreciates to N1,440/$ in parallel market

Naira appreciates to N1,440/$ in parallel market

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,440 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,450 per dollar last weekend. Likewise, the naira appreciated to N1,354.9 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.

CSO applauds COAS Shaibu’s sweeping reforms

CSO applauds COAS Shaibu’s sweeping reforms

The Nigeria Integrity Watch has commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, over what it described as a sweeping transformation of the Nigerian Army within his first 90 days in office. The civil society organisation said the scale and pace of reforms under Shaibu signal a decisive shift in Nigeria’s military strategy […]

Okporoko faults attack on Tompolo, Tonlagha over Pipeline surveillance

Okporoko faults attack on Tompolo, Tonlagha over Pipeline surveillance

President General of Owahwa Sub-Clan, OML34, Ambassador (Chief) Godwin Okporoko has faulted what he described as malicious and misleading publication by Zik Gbemre against Chief Government Ekpemuplo alias Tompolo, and Mr. Mathew Tonlagha over the pipeline surveillance contract. Okporoko, Executive Assistant on Security Matters to Governor of Delta State, in a statement on Tuesday, said, […]

Freedom Foundation repositions for expanded humanitarian impact

Freedom Foundation repositions for expanded humanitarian impact

By Esther Onyegbula Freedom Foundation has set its strategic direction for 2026, with a renewed focus on accountability, sustainability and impact-driven interventions, following its inaugural breakfast and board meeting for the year. The meeting, convened by the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Dr. Tony Rapu, brought together board members and the foundation’s executive leadership to review […]

Workplace wellbeing critical to organisational success — DGBS

Workplace wellbeing critical to organisational success — DGBS

By Esther Onyegbula Docenti Global Business School, DGBS, has emphasised workplace happiness as a strategic driver of productivity and organisational performance, as it hosted a Business Excellence Programme under its MBA Human Resources framework. The programme, themed “The Happy Workplace: Helping Employees Connect Their Daily Tasks to a Larger Meaningful Mission,” brought together academics, corporate […]

INC Presidency: Real Admiral Yanga joins race

INC Presidency: Real Admiral Yanga joins race

Rear Admiral Geoffrey Yanga (rtd.) has thrown his hat into the ring for the Ijaw National Congress (INC) presidency, submitting his nomination for the 2026 national elections.

Excitement in Edo community as govt returns seized land

Excitement in Edo community as govt returns seized land

Residents of Oke-Oroma community, Benin City, Edo State, are in a frenzy mood, following the resolution of a lingering land dispute, as the state government commenced the issuance of allocation letters to eligible property owners, paving the way for the return of 2,950 plots of land.