First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has secured a significant victory at the Court of Appeal , its case against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) filed by their lawyers Babajide Koku SAN and Victor Ogude SAN In its judgment , the Court of Appeal at the instance of GHL to hear FBN’s appeal on an urgent […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arraigned two individuals, Esther Ashivelli Dawaki and Shehu Aliyu Fatange, before Emeka Nwite, Justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged involvement in money laundering and vote-buying activities tied to the August 16 bye-election in Kaduna State. The defendants were charged by the anti-graft agency […]
David Umahi, Minister of Works, says Carter Bridge, also known as the First Mainland Bridge in Lagos, is no longer structurally viable, with all stakeholders agreeing that the bridge must be replaced. He disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the bridge, alongside engineers, contractors, senior officials of the ministry, and journalists. Umahi […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigeria to fully capture deprived children in its National Social Register (NSR), saying the database could become a decisive tool for targeting poverty reduction and education interventions if inclusivity is prioritized. Muhammad Okorie, UNICEF’s social policy manager, at a one-day stakeholder engagement conference in Lagos, described the […]
With the 2027 general election on the horizon, opposition forces are intensifying efforts to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Opposition heavyweights, among them former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former governors Peter Obi, Nasir el-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi, have rallied under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party they hope to transform into a […]
Waiting days to receive your winnings feels like the biggest gamble of all. Traditional online casinos often drag out withdrawals with endless verifications and hidden restrictions. That’s why many players are shifting toward crypto casinos with fast payouts. In this space, instant transactions are supposed to be the standard, but not every site lives up […]
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc made a return to profitability that grew by more than 100 percent, thanks to the rare stability of the naira, which has reduced its foreign exchange-induced losses, the consumer brand’s unaudited financials show.The personal care and household product maker recorded a net income of N10.07 billion, a sharp reversal from a […]
Africa suffers an average of $12.7 billion in annual infrastructure losses from natural disasters, according to a new report by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). The study, released Monday, shows that floods account for about 70% of the damage, while earthquakes — less frequent but often more devastating — make up about 28%. […]
On this year’s International Literacy Day (ILD), themed “Literacy as Freedom: Bridging the Digital Divide”, the world confronts a stark reality: over 770 million adults globally remain illiterate, and nearly two-thirds are women. In Nigeria, this global crisis has an acute local face. More than 10 million Nigerian children are out of school, one of […]
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has endorsed the Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) and confirmed Alawode Rahmon Akintunde as its president. The endorsement was contained in an official recognition letter signed by Mohammed Abdullahi, chief of staff to Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development. The ministry commended the Yoruba Youth Council for its unwavering commitment […]