By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently review Nigeria’s macroeconomic and fiscal policies, expressing concern over the economic hardship resulting from the Federal Government’s reforms. The Forum, chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, made the appeal during a meeting held in Jos, Plateau…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with EStars to bring esports education to Nigerian primary and secondary schools, aiming to equip students aged 7 to 14 with vital skills for the digital age. In a statement, FCMB announced that the initiative seeks to introduce young Nigerians to essential 21st-century skills such…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured customers of the defunct Heritage Bank that their funds are secure following the bank’s closure and the revocation of its license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 3, 2024. The Managing Director and CEO of NDIC, Bello Hassan, represented by Executive…
Bishop Thomas Dexter (T.D.) Jakes, leader of the US megachurch Potter’s House, is reportedly stable and under the care of medical professionals after experiencing a health scare while delivering a sermon on Sunday. While preaching at the church’s service, Jakes appeared to struggle with his breathing and prayed aloud, “The meditations of my heart be…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing private sector development in key areas such as fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance. The agreement was signed on Sunday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative financial institution and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, marked International Fraud Awareness Week 2024 with a seminar focused on combating fraud and protecting customers’ financial interests. The event, held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Wema Bank’s Head Office in Lagos, aligned with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have gathered in Jos, Plateau State, to deliberate on governance challenges, party affairs, and national issues. The meeting also included a review of the recently concluded governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, where the party faced defeats. Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Acts of Apostle Parish in Ketu, Alapere, Lagos State, has been embroiled in a leadership crisis following a controversial N5 million donation meant for church renovations. The situation escalated during last Sunday’s service when Muyiwa Oluponna, who claims to be the son of the church’s founder,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has held a crucial meeting with the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari, at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja. The discussions focused on ensuring Gombe State’s continued prominence in Nigeria’s energy sector, particularly regarding the Kolmani Integrated Development…
