In a bid to strengthen Intra-African trade presence, Access Bank PLC has taken a strategic step in expanding its footprint across Southern Africa by securing a provisional licence to establish a commercial bank in Namibia. This development, announced in a statement signed by the bank’s Head of Media Relations, Olakunle Aderinokun, signals Access Bank’s ambition…
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Ministry of Youth Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train one million youths in the country in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria. The program tagged “One Million Youths in Insurance” is in line with the project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to create…
The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa) Bauchi State chapter has condemned the alleged involvement of Senator Shehu Buba Umar in banditry activities happening in the state. In a statement, the assembly said its attention was drawn to a viral social media publication deliberately designed to fabricate a false accusation against the respected personality of…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned all forms of sports betting activities and has also imposed a restriction of late night movement for women within the state. The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Dr Mujaheed Aminuddeen, revealed this during a press briefing on Hisbah’s renewed fight against immorality. He said the Hisbah has re-launched…
The Nigerian government through the office of The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiCOM) has urged its citizens currently residing in Lebanon to return home, citing escalating violence in the region. NiDCOM issued the advisory in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has led to heightened tensions and attacks in parts of…
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has adopted 95 orphans, taking full responsibility for their well-being and development. This compassionate move was announced during a special lunch with the children at the state’s orphanage home, marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. Governor Yusuf assured the children of his commitment to providing quality education from…
TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024. Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr Bello Hassan has revealed that prompt payment of more 84.98 percent of liquidated Heritage Bank customers was enabled by the use of Bank Verification Numbers (BVN). The NDIC boss said this during the 21st edition of the NDIC Workshop for Business…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has concluded his participation in the high-level Bretton Woods at 80 Forum, where he represented Africa’s interests on the global financial stage. The forum, organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), brought together a select group…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says it has set out five key strategies in order to reposition the insurance industry and place high priority in certain areas that will potentially stimulate the transformation agenda of the insurance Industry. While giving his keynote address at the Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) on the theme,…
