FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, was announced as the Best Corporate Bank at the recent prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023. The Bank clinched the coveted award based on its 130-year commitment to enabling its corporate customers achieve success through relevant and tailored financial solutions. FirstBank’s continuous investment in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States Supreme Court on Friday delivered a significant legal victory to former President Donald Trump’s administration, allowing it to move forward with revoking the legal status of more than 500,000 migrants previously protected under a humanitarian parole programme. In a 6-3 decision, the court granted an emergency appeal by the…
Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France’s opening game at Euro 2024 but will not need immediate surgery. The French Football Federation said a mask would.be made for their captain, but it is not yet known if he will play against the Netherlands on Friday. The 25-year-old forward was forced off during Monday’s 1-0…
In a session on Tuesday, Justice Nwite responded to a plea by Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, issuing a series of directives. Gambaryan, arriving at court earlier in a wheelchair, stands accused alongside a cryptocurrency firm of money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Earlier, on July 5, Justice Nwite had instructed the…
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Ismaila Isah, said the governor during the visit, briefed President Tinubu on the security situation in Kogi State, including efforts by his administration to consistently improve on the security architecture, to enhance performance in securing lives and property in all parts of the state. The governor also…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that it will initiate the sale of Heritage Bank’s assets on December 4, 2024, following the recent revocation of the bank’s operating license. In a statement by NDIC’s Director of Communication and Public Affairs, Bashir Nuhu, the corporation disclosed that the sale, which includes the bank’s landed…
In his first television interview since withdrawing from the presidential race, President Joe Biden issued a stark warning, labeling Republican candidate Donald Trump as “a genuine danger to American security.” “Mark my words, if he wins this election, watch what happens,” Biden said in a pre-recorded interview with CBS News, which aired on Sunday. “He’s…
Agunloye was arraigned on seven counts bordering on fraudulent award of a contract and official corruption, on Wednesday. The judge had ordered his remand in Kuje Correctional Centre pending hearing and ruling on the bail application. Moving the application, the Counsel for the former minister, Adeola Adedipe, prayed the court to grant bail to his…
By Ayomide Otitoju PalmPay, a prominent Nigerian fintech platform, has been recognized as the “Most Outstanding Fintech Driving Financial Inclusion” at the 2024 BrandCom Awards in Lagos. The award, presented by Brand Communicator, acknowledges PalmPay’s significant efforts in expanding access to financial services across Nigeria. In a statement, PalmPay celebrated the honor as a testament…
