By Ayomide Otitoju First Bank of Nigeria Limited has once again reaffirmed its leadership in the financial sector, securing the prestigious titles of Best SME Bank in Nigeria and Best SME Bank in Africa at the 2025 Asian Banker Awards. This marks the second consecutive year the bank has received these honors, further solidifying its…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has strongly refuted recent allegations of fraud linked to a lawsuit filed by Dr. Agbai Eke, emphasizing that the claims are baseless and misleading. In a statement addressing a publication by ThisDay Newspaper, Arise Television, and a circulating video on the matter, the bank clarified that its internal findings point to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The political crisis in Rivers State has deepened as the State House of Assembly has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate Chief Judge Justice Simeon Amadi over alleged age falsification. During Thursday’s plenary session, House Leader Hon. Major Jack presented documents purportedly supporting the allegation to Speaker Martin…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has inaugurated a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit as part of its commitment to fostering inclusive growth and sustainable impact across communities. According to NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the CSR Unit will oversee projects under the “Customs Cares” initiative, which aligns with national development priorities and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has declared his support for Labour Party’s Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling a potential political realignment. During a closed-door meeting with Obi at the Government House on Thursday, the two leaders discussed national issues, governance, and potential collaboration. “As a person, I am…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rivers State activist Jake Epelle has dismissed any attempt by former governor Nyesom Wike and his loyalists in the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that such a move would not succeed. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Epelle criticized Wike for allegedly orchestrating the…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €4.7 billion ($5 billion) investment package for South Africa, as the European Union (EU) seeks to strengthen its influence in the region. Speaking at a summit with European Council President Antonio Costa and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, von der Leyen said €4.4 billion would…
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from European Union (EU) countries, escalating tensions over the bloc’s planned levies on American whiskey. Trump, who has frequently used tariffs as a tool in trade disputes, issued the warning on Thursday following the EU’s announcement of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, at the Ramat House in Bauchi. While the purpose of the meeting was not immediately disclosed, both political figures were expected to address journalists after their discussions….
