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ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently opposed the newly introduced 0.5% cybersecurity levy on all bank transactions. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, April 6, 2024, issued the circular announcing the imposition of the levy on commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service banks. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said the compulsory medical screening/inoculation programme for intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj had begun in the state. The Executive Secretary, Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (MPWB), Alhaji Salau Dauda, stated this during the first day of the …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA) has initiated a two-day enforcement drive in Ibadan to tackle the issue of unpaid debts from First-Party Clients.  According to a release e-signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Oyo State and made available …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, on Monday, supervised the distribution of farm inputs and agricultural assets to farmers in Six local government areas of Oyo State. According to a release e-signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank, has released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2024, showing very strong growth across key performance measures. The Group’s results, which were released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday, May 3, 2024, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ronke Oshodi, a prominent figure in the Yoruba genre of Nollywood, recently shared a personal revelation about her health journey. In an interview with The Nation, the 49-year-old actress disclosed how her attempt to shed weight led to the discovery of an underlying health problem. Oshodi recounted …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a recent statement circulating online, Chioma Adeleke openly declared that marrying Davido was one of the most rewarding decisions she’s ever made in her life. Chioma, who shares twins with the singer, shared her sentiments during a recent interview while addressing the cheating allegations surrounding her …

IJEBU ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to lead a delegation from the Federal Government and other distinguished Nigerians to commemorate the 64th Coronation Anniversary and 90th Birthday of the Paramount Ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II. Dr. Adekunle Hassan, …

ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA – Justice S. Odili, presiding at the Anambra State High Court in Onitsha, has handed down a landmark verdict, sentencing Mr. Nwachukwu Placidus, a former Bank Manager at First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in Onitsha, Anambra State, to 121 years in prison. Placidus was found guilty …

SAPELE, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – A tragic incident in Sapele, Delta State has left one Roseline dead after reportedly being pushed into a boiling pot of fresh pepper and tomatoes by her two female acquaintances, as described by one Israel Joe. According to Joe, Roseline, a caterer, met her demise …