ABUJA: The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has been reportedly suspended from office. Magu was suspended on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 by the Buhari administration amidst allegations of gross misconduct, two senior EFCC officials familiar with the development. The suspension was also confirmed …

LAGOS: United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), the leading pan-African financial services group, is pleased to announce the appointments of Ayoku Liadi and Oliver Alawuba as Deputy Managing Directors in charge of UBA’s Nigeria and Africa businesses, respectively. The creation of the new positions, reporting to Group CEO, Kennedy Uzoka, …

Opinion By: Ademola Orunbon There is no doubt that rapists are really on rampage in Nigeria. More worrisome is the frequent news of children and teenagers being raped almost in every nook and cranny of the country almost on a daily basis, with most of the cases going unreported. The …

LAGOS: The Chairman & Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has denied endorsing Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo state, for a second term. According to a release e-signed and made available to the media by Anthony Chiejina, spokesman to Dangote, the Africa’s richest man described the reports that …

Opinion By Ezedi Udom E-commerce platforms have proven to be critical enablers of economic growth and social development for Nigeria in spite of the myriad challenges occasioned by the tough operating environment. A key player, Jumia is fostering cashless and financial inclusion by encouraging Nigerians to move from brick-and-mortar malls …

LAGOS: Access Bank through the W initiative, has empowered women, owned and managed SMEs by putting together an innovative bundle of offerings designed to support the more than a few aspects of business during the global pandemic. The W Initiative of Access Bank remains a pioneer proposition to promote women’s …

ABEOKUTA: Following the flash flood occasioned by the heavy downpour of rain in the state especially Abeokuta, the state capital, on Saturday, July 3, 2020, the Ogun State Public Works Agency (OGPWA) has swung into action by moving to the troubled spots, to ascertain the level of damages and commencement …

AKURE: After he was infected and in self isolation, the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, has reportedly tested negative for COVID-19. During his weekly press briefing on Monday, July 6, 2020 confirmed he is now free of coronavirus. Akeredolu disclosed that doctors confirmed his negative status after running the …

ABEOKUTA: The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, July 5, 2020, visited communities in Abeokuta, which were ravaged by flooding during the torrential rains that fell in the State Capital on Saturday, July 3, 2020. The communities include: Isale Oja, in Kuto; Ijeun-Titun, and Ekundayo Street, Abeokuta. The …

A frustrated Nigerian – Ben Attah has cried out on social media claiming his family has abandoned him after selling his kidney to take care of them. In a report sighted on Naijapledge.com, Ben Attah sold his kidney in Malaysia where he was hustling in order to be able to …