…investigated several organisations, including Meta, TikTok, Temu, Remita and Sterling Bank, stressing that no organisation was exempted from scrutiny. According to him, the commission prefers to focus on due process and avoid prejudicing cases or investigating complaints from any quarters. He said every organisation in…

…authorities said about ?700,000 linked to the exercise was traced to his personal bank account.

…Polytechnic. In 2016, she furthered her education by studying Filming at Olabisi Onabanjo University. Her acting career began unexpectedly when she stepped in for an absent actress during a film production, making her screen debut in Ta lo pa Chief.Over the years, Williams has starred in, produced, and directed numerou…

How lending rates compare among banks A review of lending rates across major banks shows significant differences depending on loan categories and customer segments. Zenith Bank's lending rates vary according to loan type and borrower profile. Its MSME loan product, which caters to businesses seeking between N500,000 an…

The report noted that rapid urbanization, a youthful population and increasing digital adoption continue to support the sector's resilience and growth potential. One of the key findings of the report is the growing use of digital payment channels among retailers. According to the report, more than three quarters of ret…

…Bills. However, this recent crash is largely a regulatory shake-up targeted at large banking groups such as Access, GTCO, FBNH, and FCMB. The core reasons include: a revised method for calculating capital for HoldCos and stricter "ring-fencing" rules requiring these entities to hold at least 20% more regulatory capital…

…C covered stocks priced from 1 kobo but less than N5. Under the new rule, those price bands have been raised significantly. Group A now covers stock priced at N1,000 and above. Group B now covers stocks priced at N500 and above but less than N1,000. Group C now covers stocks priced from 1 kobo but less than N500. What…

…particularly between developed markets and emerging economies where correspondent banking remains costly and fragmented. According to the World Bank, sending $200 to Sub-Saharan Africa costs an average of about 7.7% of the transaction value, making it the world’s most expensive remittance corridor and well above the UN…

…said one person had been killed and several injured by a "bomb" hidden in a motorcycle abandoned by the kidnappers. "All hands are on deck to make sure that those children and their teachers are brought back safe soon," Fayoade Adegoke, a deputy inspector general of police, told AFP after meeting with victims' families…

…force - becomes a cornerstone of national security. Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism has largely been measured […]

Add us on Google Kenneth Okonkwo Perhaps therein lies the tragedy. Andy Okeke sought wealth without the patience that honest labour requires and paid a terrible price. Kenneth Okonkwo, in his political journey, appears equally impatient for relevance and influence. One can only hope that, unlike his famous alter ego, r…

Over one million Ekiti voters will participate in the poll, which will be held in 2,445 Polling Units (PUs) spread across the 177 wards of the 16 Local Government Areas in the South-west state.

…has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately freeze bank accounts allegedly linked to a reported N13.7 billion ghost workers' salary scheme in the state. The committee made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Osogbo by its Secretary, Tunmise Ajiboye. It alleged that a consult…

…their families to be alert to fraudulent schemes aimed at stealing their personal and banking information under the pretext of processing pension benefits. The board raised concerns over what it described as an identity theft operation targeting pensioners and next of kin across the country. According to the board, fra…

…votes include the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, flag-bearer, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who aims to secure another four-year term, Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Oluwadare Bejide from the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Other candidates in the race are Opeyemi Falegan from Accord, O…

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what he described as a remarkable record of achievements in infrastructure development, social welfare, security, healthcare delivery and agricul…

•Victim's mattress gave suspect away - Villager By Evelyn Usman For decades, Abanyama community in Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was known as a peaceful riverine settlement where neighbours lived like one family. But that calm was shattered recently after the brutal murders of two pro…

…Ekiti State, 10 opposition political parties are in the race to stop Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in today's governorship election. Also, four senatorial bye-polls will hold in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo and Nasarawa; and one House of Representatives and one state assembly bye-electi…

…of civilian rule in 1999. Plus, many Ilorin indigenes, my younger sister's husband being an example, have distant Borgu ancestral roots, even if they are now, for all practical purposes, Yoruba people, and therefore may have some emotional investment in the emergence of a Borgu person as governor. But the fact that man…

…itself is gradually becoming a no-go area for the average Lagosian who wants to abandon cooking gas for now. "What people do now is first put stones in the charcoal stove before placing a few pieces of charcoal on top of them to make whatever quantity they bought last longer. It sounds strange, but that is how people h…

Over the years, many people accumulate multiple accounts, scattered investments, abandoned savings plans, and forgotten holdings. Your fifties are an excellent time to simplify. Consolidate where appropriate, review underperforming assets, and ensure every investment serves a clear purpose within your overall financial…

OGUNKOLA DEBORAH I feel sad whenever I remember these children and imagine how uncomfortable they must be in the forest. They are children like me and do not have to go through such a horrible experience at their age. I want the government to do everything possible to rescue them from their captors. I also urge everyon…

…say about Ronaldo. Stop watching their videos. Stop feeding Ronaldo haters. Make them go bankrupt. For more than 25 years, ESPN has been cursing and raging at CR7, yet you keep watching them? Why does any Ronaldo fan have to click any news item promoting bile against Ronaldo? Cristiano, use your power against the hater…

…future of Kwara State. The reforms in KWAGIS are also supporting physical planning and urban development. "Through modern mapping systems, advanced survey technologies, and improved coordination among technical departments, the state is laying stronger foundations for smart city initiatives, urban renewal programmes, a…

…-OdugalaFor Dcn. Okezi Odugala, Coordinator of the Forum of Delta State NGOs, "These bandits are on a tribal, religious and economic expansionist mission; therefore, any form of amnesty or reintegration is another crime on the part of the government. We cannot compare these bandits with the Niger Delta militants' agita…