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KANO, KANO STATE, NIGERIA – The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced an extension of the suspension of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf until December, as part of internal disciplinary measures. This decision was confirmed by Oginni Olaposi Sunday, the National Secretary of NNPP, who also disclosed plans for …

NIGERIA – The fuel scarcity crisis in Nigeria has intensified as filling stations in Lagos, Abuja and other areas in the country struggle to meet demand, leading to widespread closures and long queues. In Lagos, motorists faced extensive waits at stations running low on fuel due to panic buying across …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Despite ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria maintains its stance that N250,000 should be the minimum wage for workers in the country. TUC President Festus Osifo reaffirmed this position during a recent gathering in Abuja, emphasizing that discussions with …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 10, 2024: Shareholders of Access Holdings PLC have expressed overwhelming confidence in the company’s growth strategy and pledged their support for the ongoing N351 billion rights issue. This, they did, at the recent “Facts Behind the Rights Issue” presentation held at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) office …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Zenith Bank Plc has once again secured top honours in the World Finance Banking Awards 2024, reaffirming its status as the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year. Also, the Bank has clinched the title of Best Corporate Governance, Nigeria for the third consecutive …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the Samoa Agreement amidst a controversy sparked by certain clauses, following a motion sponsored by 88 members on urgent national importance. During the session on Tuesday, July 8, 2024, Aliyu Madaki, …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, has assumed control of the N16.5 billion fraud case implicating Polaris Bank and its employee, Chinenye Duru. Originally brought forward by the Inspector General of Police in December 2023, the case alleges that …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Bode George has lambasted President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s deteriorating economic conditions. Despite governmental assurances aimed at alleviating the impact of harsh economic realities, George argued that Nigerians are yet to experience relief. Addressing the economy during a recent appearance on Channels …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Body of Banks’ CEOs. The announcement was made by CIBN on its website on Monday, July 8, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has issued a directive to the contractor handling the Denro-Ishashi-Akute road project, instructing them to complete the work within two weeks. This announcement was made on Monday, July 7, 2024, alongside plans to commence construction on the Alagbole-Ajuwon and …