By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, enabling Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a Bank Verification Number remotely without needing to visit Nigeria. Unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja, the digital platform is expected to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted the medical report and death certificate of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak, as evidence in the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Omotoso admitted the documents on Tuesday after the defence, led by…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a major restructuring of its leadership, cutting its executive management team nearly in half due to significant funding reductions, particularly from the United States. In an internal email to staff seen by AFP on Wednesday, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that the executive…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially removed Elie Bitar, a foreign national, from its wanted list in connection with the alleged Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) investment fraud. Bitar was initially declared wanted by the EFCC on April 30 over his alleged role in the suspected fraudulent scheme operated through…
By Ayomide Otitoju First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reinforced its position as a leader in retail banking with the enhanced rollout of its Retail Temporary Overdraft (RTOD) facility, designed to provide timely and flexible financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. In an economic environment marked by volatility and rapid…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of ongoing efforts to promote human capital development and value reorientation among Nigerian youth, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rite Foods Limited, Mr. Seleem Adegunwa, has encouraged students of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) to seize the opportunities available within the Nigerian economic ecosystem….
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside family members, government officials, and associates, will on Thursday, May 15, commemorate the one-year remembrance of the late Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo, with a Memorial and Thanksgiving Service scheduled to hold at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Covenant House, Victoria…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) , Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership in establishing the South West Development Commission (SWDC), describing the move as a historic turning point…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially acknowledged errors that affected the performance of candidates during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede admitted that certain discrepancies influenced the outcome of the examination. The UTME is…
