June 5, 2023 | Lagos, Nigeria:   Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Managing Director, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman and Chief …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court Abuja, which Monday acquitted a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoS, Mr. Stephen Oronsaye of the N2bn money laundering charge brought against him and others by the Commission. In dismissing …

By Esenvosa Izah Lagos, June 5, 2023 The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has released demands it made at the meeting held with the Federal Government on Sunday over the recent  fuel subsidy removal. In a statement signed by the union’s President, Mr Festus Osifo, and General Secretary,  Mr …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, June 5, 2023 The meeting between the federal government and the labour unions ended on Monday with a resolution to reconvene on June 19 to agree on implementation framework on resolutions reached. Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, who led the government side, …

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, June 5, 2023 The Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered two Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds for subscription at one thousand Naira per unit. The DMO announced the bonds offer in Abuja on Monday. It listed the first offer as a two-year FGN Savings …

By Edith Nwapi Abuja, June 5, 2023 A witness of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Hamza on Monday told the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that he signed the election results of Nasarawa State under duress. The witness said this at the continuation of hearing of petition filed by …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, June 5, 2023 A Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, awarded a N10 million fine against Mr. Festus Keyamo, the immediate-past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, for filing a frivolous suit against Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s presidential candidate in the …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, June 5, 2023 Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court, Abuja, has warned those sending him private messages in the N5 billion suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Sen. Stella Oduah and others to desist from intruding into his privacy. …

By Glory Abuh-Adejoh Abuja, June 5,2023 The National Industrial Court (NIC) on Monday granted an order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) from embarking on their planned Wednesday industrial action. Justice Olufunke Anuwe also ordered that there should not be strike of any nature, pending …

Lagos, Nigeria: The shareholders of one of Africa’s fastest growing companies, Sterling Bank, have commended the board of directors, executive management and staff of the bank on its remarkable financial performance for the 2022 year, resulting in a recommendation of dividends of 15 kobo per ordinary share; a fifty percent …

By Monday Ajogun Nnewi (Anambra), June 5, 2023 The kidnapped Rev. Stanislaus Mbamara of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra, has regained freedom. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chancellor of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Rev. Raphael Ezeogu, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Onitsha. The …

By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos, June 5, 2023 The Dangote brand has, for the sixth consecutive year, been adjudged the most admired African brand among top 100 brands on the continent. The company announced the development in a statement signed by Mr. Francis Awowole- Browne, Corporate Communications personnel, Dangote Group, on …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “set up a presidential panel of enquiry to promptly probe the grim allegations that US$2.1 billion and N3.1 trillion public funds of oil revenues and budgeted as fuel subsidy payments are missing and unaccounted for between 2016 …

Dedicates award to maritime stakeholders  Ajani, Offodile also on Awardees List   The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR has been nominated by the Federal Government as a recipient of the 2021 National Productivity Order of Merit, NPOM, Award. Also in the …

Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital financial institution, has restated its commitment to environmental sustainability in the country. The Bank’s commitment comes as the world marks the 2023 World Environment Day observed yearly on June 5. The annual event is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) which is observed …

Last week I listened to or read the speech of at least a dozen newly elected governors, and I must confess they were full of hazard warning signs ahead. Citizens have only one option – brace up before going on a roller coaster ride at the sub-national level worse than …

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’ in the International Banker 2023 Banking Awards. The award, published in the Spring 2023 Issue of the International Banker Magazine, sees Dr Onyeagwu honoured alongside other …

By Philip Yatai Kaduna, June 5, 2023 UNICEF says it is mobilising resources to improve access to quality education by poor and vulnerable children in Kaduna State. UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Cristian Munduate, stated this in Kaduna on Sunday during the annual UNICEF Access Bank Charity Shield Polo …

Monday, 5 June, 2023 It was quite nice seeing President Bola Tinubu as he waltzed into the chambers where he met security chiefs last Thursday. “Morning,” he greets the chiefs. “Shall we sit or…” They murmur. His gaze is fixed on his guests. What are they saying? “Eh?” He asks; …

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were on Sunday June 4 knocked out of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup by South Korea. In a game that lasted 120-minutes at the Santiago Del Estredo in Argentina, Nigeria dominated proceedings but failed to convert any of the chances created. As early as …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, June 4, 2023 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said that his administration will pursue policies and programmes that will create prosperity and security for the citizenry. Otti spoke at Sunday’s interdenominational open-air thanksgiving service held at the Trademore Event Center, Umuahia. The well-attended solemn event, …

By Martins Abochol Jalingo, June 4, 2023 Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba has declared a state of emergency on basic and post basic education in the state. He made the declaration at a media interactive session on Saturday in Jalingo, saying his administration would ensure compulsory and free quality education …

By Christian Ogbonna Abakaliki, June 4, 2023 The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed an attack on two communities in the state by suspected gunmen on Friday night. SP Onome Onovewakpoyeya, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday …

By Segun Giwa Akure, June 3, 2023 The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, has debunked the rumours of the death of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. In a terse five paragraph statement issued on Saturday in Akure, Ademola-Adeteju said “the governor is hale and hearty. “We have …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 4, 2023 A Nigerian comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth is expected to take the stage for his highly anticipated “Unprovoked Comedy” show in New York City, United States of America (USA) on June 11, 2023. BasketmouthUnprovoked show will not only …