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An NDLEA official sparked a conversation on social media by proposing to a youth corps member with a beautiful ring. In a viral video, the NDLEA official is seen walking towards his girlfriend on bended knee. As he approached, he ...

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination. In a joint statement, they praised Harris’s “vision, character, and strength” and vowed to support her campaign. The endorsement comes after ...

The CEO of the social networking website Gab has revealed posts that he claims may have been written by Donald Trump’s would-be assassin Thomas Crooks. Andrew Torba said on Wednesday that an unnamed law enforcement agency informed him that Crooks may ...

Argentine President Javier Milei flew to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the ongoing Paris Olympics after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match chants about French players. Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez shared a short clip from the team’s ...

The NNPC Limited has announced that is recruiting new staff. And it appears many Nigerians have started applying for positions within the organisation. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the NNPCL assured Nigerians of a merit-based recruitment process. It ...

A devastating incident occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Thursday morning, resulting in the loss of seven Nigerian Army soldiers Their vehicle triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to be planted by Boko Haram along the Gamboru Ngala-Maiduguri Road. ...

The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, said had his principal, Godwin Obaseki, been reasonable and spoken to him well, he (Shaibu) would have dropped his governorship ambition and allow the governor have his way in order to preserve their relationship. Shaibu, ...

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has identified foreign sponsors of the planned August 1-10 protests, which aim to cause mayhem and violence across the country. Although the IGP did not ...

The economy is growing faster and government’s financial position becoming better as ongoing reforms continue to address fundamental pillars for sustainable development. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, yesterday gave a full overview of ...

The Corporate Affairs Commission has issued a notice to 100,001 dormant companies, giving them a 90-day grace period to submit all outstanding annual returns or face potential delisting from its registry According to a statement released on Wednesday and published on the ...

Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, has blamed President Bola Tinubu for the current challenges bedeviling Nigerians that have sparked a planned protest nationwide. In an open letter to the president posted on X, Momodu expressed concern over the difficulties faced ...

Ahead of the proposed nationwide protest, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed 4,200 policemen across the nooks and crannies of the nation’s capital. The command also announced the deployment of explosive ordnance device experts at various strategic locations. In ...

A Nigerian couple, who recently welcomed quadruplets, has received an outpouring of support from generous Nigerians, with donations totaling over N19 million The father had initially appealed for help on social media, citing the challenges of raising the quadruplets alone. ...

  Wakanow Group, an online travel company, has embraced virtual payment technology through Outpayce’s B2B Wallet. In a statement, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, said the initiative marked a shift in how the conglomerate manages its ...

Kuda has partnered with SeerBit, a payment gateway, to give Kuda’s customers a safe and easy option for making cardless payments online and in the process reduce exposure to fraud. A statement from the fintech firm on Wednesday indicated that ...

  FBN Holdings’ deposits from customers grew by 24.42 per cent to N13.27tn in the first quarter of 2024 compared to N10.66tn at the end of 2023. This was highlighted as the bank launched its new corporate campaign titled ‘Giants ...

First City Monument Bank has unveiled a new initiative to address gender inequality in Nigeria’s business sector through the provision of zero-interest-rate loans to female entrepreneurs. The initiative named SheVentures programme provided interest-free loans of up to N10m and tailored ...

Investors lost N118bn on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, on Thursday, driven by dips in the share prices of Omatek Ventures, Cutix Plc, and First City Monument Bank. Omatek Ventures shed 10 per cent to close at N0.63, Cutix plc dipped ...

Payment processing platform, eTranzact International Plc, has stated its commitment to providing efficient online payment services while being a regional leader in the electronic and mobile payment industry. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the company, Mr Wole Abegunde, ...

The Alternative Bank has entered a partnership with the Nasrul-Lahi-Fatih Society of Nigeria to offer its female members easy access to bespoke, ethical financial solutions that align with their values. A statement from the bank on Thursday said the partnership ...

President Bola Tinubu may sign the Minimum Wage Bill into law next week, following the passage of the bill by the National Assembly. Multiple sources within the National Assembly revealed that the bill was finalized on Wednesday and transmitted to ...

FCMB Group improved profit for the first half of the year by 68.1 per cent to N59.5bn from N35.4bn recorded in the same period last year. This was disclosed in the group’s quarterly report and financial statements for the period ...

A new fast food brand, Wellcome Snacks, has launched its product in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, recently. Wellcome Snacks introduced its three-layer snack to guests at the launch, including business partners, distributors, media representatives, influencers and members of the ...

Digital financial institution, MoniePoint Inc, has highlighted the importance of a public-private collaboration to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria. A statement from Moniepoint on Thursday said that this was disclosed at a policy dialogue between the Nigerian government and private ...

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. He spoke while addressing journalists in Abuja on ...