By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria, the official telecommunications partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Super Eagles following their hard-fought draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The telecom giant had earlier expressed confidence in the national team, building…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has appointed Prof. Ibibia Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). A statement from the Rivers State Government on Monday confirmed that Worika’s appointment takes immediate effect, following a rigorous selection process in which his legal expertise, administrative…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court (FHC) has ruled that FirstBank’s case is not a maritime claim but a simple debt recovery matter. The decision, delivered today, contradicts the bank’s position that the order sought was intended to prevent the fraudulent sale of crude oil aboard the FPSO Tamara…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a stern warning to travelers, cautioning that overstaying a US visa could lead to a permanent travel ban and potential criminal prosecution. In a statement on Monday, the mission emphasized that excuses such as “honest mistakes” would not be considered valid. “If you overstay…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) has hosted She-Fix 2025, a flagship event aimed at empowering women in the automotive, technical, and energy sectors, in commemoration of International Women’s Day. The event, held in Lagos, brought together over 300 participants as part of the global celebration themed “Driving Diversity and Powering Progress.” According to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the NNPC Limited/FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture (JV) have emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders in oil-producing communities to drive sustainable development. This call was made by the Managing Director of FIRST E&P, Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, and the Minister of State for Petroleum…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders to uphold the values of service, discipline, and charity during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond. Adeniyi made this appeal on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, during a grand Iftar event organized by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc recorded a 26.14% year-on-year increase in profit, reaching N766.568 billion in 2024, up from N607.696 billion in the previous financial year. According to the bank’s audited report released on the Nigerian Exchange, UBA’s strong performance was driven by significant revenue growth amid a high-interest-rate environment in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reinforced its commitment to women’s empowerment by disbursing N11 million to 131 women across Nigeria in the Women’s Month draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo. The draw, held on Friday, March 21,…
