Greenwich Bank targets SMEs, farmers, opens branches
By Peter Egwuatu Greenwich Bank Limited has expanded its commercial banking footprint into Ondo and Ekiti States with the commissioning of branches in Akure and Ado-Ekiti, as the financial institution advances its strategy to bring a broader range of banking services closer to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, traders, farmers and other businesses across […]
US to raise EB-5 visa fees, new charges take effect Nov 30
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce new fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program from November 30, 2026.
5 countries to buy iPhone 18 Pro cheaper in 2026
Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro has different prices depending on where it is purchased, with taxes, exchange rates and regional pricing contributing to significant differences between markets.
Alleged cybercrime: Prosecution faults Sowore’s insistence on DSS DG testimony
The prosecution in the trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, on Friday faulted the insistence by the defence that the Director General (DG) of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, must appear in person to testify as a Defence witness.
2027: Gombe parties intensify grassroots mobilisation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Political activities are gathering momentum in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with parties and aspirants increasingly engaging voters through empowerment programmes, stakeholder meetings, defections, consultations and other grassroots activities. Although many of the events are presented as party-building, community outreach or empowerment initiatives, the participation of […]
Court jails woman six months for abusing 14-year-old niece
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Imo State has sentenced Rose Okon to six months’ imprisonment for assaulting her 14-year-old niece who was in her care. Chief Magistrate C. J. Nkwoada handed down the sentence on Friday after Okon pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of assault. The court, however, gave […]
