Maritime Editors Urge FG to Grant Autonomy, Fixed Tenure for Customs Leadership
The League of Maritime Editors (LOME) has called on the Federal Government to grant the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) full autonomy and introduce a fixed tenure for its leadership to strengthen governance and reform efforts. In a statement signed by its President, Mrs. Remi Itie, and Public Relations Officer, Mr.Continue Reading
House of Reps sued over probe of bank accounts
The Federal High Court in Lagos will on July 18 hear a suit by Sterling Bank and its subsidiaries challenging the House of Representatives’ authority to investigate the management of funds in the accounts of two of its customers – Dr. Innocent Usoro and Miden Systems Limited. The plaintiffs –Continue Reading
FEC Approves ‘Nigeria First’ Policy To Support Local Industry
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a Nigeria First economic policy targeted at prioritising the use of locally manufactured goods and services in all government procurements. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this on Monday after the FEC meeting in Abuja. Mohammed said the policyContinue Reading
Dangote Commends Tinubu For ‘Revolutionary Change’ In Oil Sector
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, at the weekend visited President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, lauding him for what he described as assembling a ‘capable leadership team’ at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. During the visit, Dangote highlighted the appointments of Bashir Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer andContinue Reading
How Sterling Bank ‘ll pay Nigerians ₦1m extra monthly
Lagos, Nigeria: Leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank has announced the introduction of AlwaysOn by Sterling, a bold new feature on its OneBank platform that will give eligible customers up to ₦1 million extra every month -even when their account balances are running low. Launched onContinue Reading
Fed Govt allays fear over threat to Budget 2025 implementation
Despite headwinds, Budget 2025 will be implemented to achieve its objectives, Federal Government sources said yesterday. A drastic drop in oil price and delayed take-off, among other factors, are threatening the N54.99 trillion Appropriation Act. An official said there was no cause for worry because the government can easily adjustContinue Reading
Beware of scholarship scams, NDDC issues alert on fake offers
The Niger Delta Development Commission has warned the public regarding the activities of fraudsters offering non-existent postgraduate scholarships to unsuspecting victims. The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, issued the warning in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Sunday. She disclosed that the scammers hadContinue Reading
Student Loan: No ₦71bn Missing, Stolen From Scheme, NELFUND Insists
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) insists no money is missing from the student loan scheme despite claims to the contrary. A recent report had alleged that some schools were diverting money meant for the scheme operated by NELFUND. That prompted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences CommissionContinue Reading
Atiku slams Tinubu as president’s son battles torture allegations
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the allegations of assault and abduction against his son, Seyi. Seyi has come under fire over allegations of assault and abduction, allegations his camp has firmly denied and described as politically motivated. At the heart of the controversy isContinue Reading
Natasha, activist clash over Akpabio sexual harassment claims
• Tinubu, target of fight against Akpabio, says Duru • Alleges senator offered her N200m to accuse Senate President of organ harvesting • Natasha: Duru’s allegations unfounded, voice effects untrue An activist, Dr. Sandra Duru, has claimed that the sexual allegation brought against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator NatashaContinue Reading






