SEC releases rules for forex trading
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to tighten oversight of online foreign exchange (forex) trading in Nigeria, extending its proposed regulatory framework to both domestic operators and offshore entities that target Nigerian residents. Under the rules released yesterday, the SEC, said: “The regulations would apply throughout Nigeria and cover all persons […]
985 Ondo retirees get full gratuity as Aiyedatiwa clears 5-year backlog
— Pensioners hail gov over N3.82b gratuity payout By Dayo Johnson Akure Ondo state governor Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has flagged off the payment of N3.82 billion in gratuities to 985 retirees of the state public service. The beneficiaries include 509 retirees from the 2020 batch and 476 outstanding beneficiaries from 2015 to […]
2027: Coordinator’s role is to unite, not dominate — Ondo elders tell Aiyedatiwa
— Gov must reconcile with ministers, NASS members By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum in Ondo State has urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to use his appointment as campaign coordinator for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the state to unite members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, rather than dominate other […]
We’ll pay 60% of Abia women medical bills – Anosike
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has promised to run a women-friendly administration that will pay 60 per cent of women’s medical bills, provide cooperative loans, and convert dependants into producers through skills and grants, if elected in February 2027. Dr. Anosike made the pledge at […]
50 years in media: Ace broadcaster, Oloyede, donates communication book to varsities
By Akeem Salau LAGOS — VETERAN broadcaster and media professional, Mrs Bimbo Oloyede, has marked 50 years in the Nigerian media industry with the presentation of a publication documenting the evolution of communication and media practice in the country. The book, titled ‘Communication and Media in Nigeria: Celebrating Bimbo Oloyede’s contribution to five decades of […]
UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man
A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, England.
