Access Holdings Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, has announced the commencement of its N351 billion Rights Issue. This initiative, part of the Group’s broader capital-raising programme aiming to generate up to $1.5 billion, is designed to bolster its financial foundation and support ongoing working capital needs, including funding for organic growth across…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and leading provider of financial inclusion services, has announced its sponsorship of the Lagos command performance of “Eni Ogun – The Noble Warrior.” This theatrical production honors Professor Wole Soyinka as part of the celebrations marking the global literary icon and national treasure’s 90th birthday. “The…
Lagos, Nigeria – Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, the former Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), allegedly employed his wife, Oluwatosin Adedeji, as Chief Accountant during his tenure, according to documents obtained by SaharaReporters. Adedeji, now the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was appointed to head the NSDC by former…
Ikeja, Lagos – The police on Tuesday arraigned a 38-year-old businessman, Sanni Alhassan, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving stolen spaghetti valued at N54 million. Prosecution Counsel, Inspector John Iberedem, informed the court that the defendant committed the offence between February 18 and 23 at Taiwo Sabo Aharon Road. According to Iberedem,…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed a request by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to have his passport released to travel abroad for medical treatment. Emefiele’s counsel, Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal, had earlier filed an affidavit seeking the release of his passport so he could travel to…
Abuja, Nigeria – Prominent social critic and human rights activist, Comrade Igbotako Nowinta, has called for the resignation of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, accusing him of failing to fulfill his promise to arrest and prosecute former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. In a press release titled “The Cloud Of…
Lusaka, Zambia – Health authorities in Zambia have reported an increase in COVID-19 cases following the recent cold season, Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo announced on Monday. In a press briefing, Masebo revealed that approximately 3,070 tests were conducted between May and June, with a 2.4 percent positivity rate. This marks an increase from the…
Lokoja, Kogi State – The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has urged Law School students to uphold a high degree of integrity if they aspire to excel in the legal profession. Justice Majebi conveyed this advice during a farewell session at the judiciary headquarters in Lokoja on Monday, marking the conclusion of…
At least 29 people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of missiles targeting what it claimed were defense sites across Ukraine, including a children’s hospital in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials reported. Over 60 people were injured in the latest attacks that hit medical facilities, electrical substations, and residential buildings. In Kyiv, 10 people were killed…
