April 22
Nigeria: ISDB Organizes 18th Global Forum On Islamic Finance
Daily Trust
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute announced the 18th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 28 April… Read more »
Nigeria: New Nin Card Project a New Dark Hole
Daily Trust
Many Nigerians sneered with skepticism at the government's so-called fresh and invigorated effort to issue them with new national identification cards as announced by the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Increased Derivation Fund, Oil Producing States Owe N1.6trn
Daily Trust
The nine major oil producing states of Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, Ondo, Imo, Abia and Anambra are owing N1.56 trillion, Daily Trust's investigation has shown. Read more »
Nigeria: Transcorp Power Recorded 775 Percent Profit in Q1
Daily Trust
Transcorp Power Plc (Transcorp Power) has announced a 775 per cent Profit Before Tax (PBT) in the first quarter of 2024 with profit rising from N3.29 billion in Q1 2024 to N28.77… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet New SEC DG, Agama
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu recently announced the appointment of Emomotimi Agama as the director general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Read more »
Nigeria: Women and Artificial Intelligence - Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Daily Trust
In a recent article published in Daily Trust, penned by Dr Zaynab Ango, on April 8, 2024, titled 'Northern Nigeria: Let's stop killing women's dreams and future', a poignant call… Read more »
Nigeria: Retirement Planning - Investment Options (III)
Daily Trust
Today we will take up a few 'passive' investment options. Read more »
Nigeria: Worshippers' Death in Road Crash, Soludos' Anger At Ezeife's Funeral, Other South-East Top Stories
Premium Times
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: Tips to Self-Fulfilment in Life
Premium Times
You are greater than who you are now! Does that surprise you? It shouldn't really. Most of us intuitively sense it that we are actually greater than who we are right now. Do you… Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Deploy, Launch First Set of CNG Vehicles in May to Mark Tinubu's One Year
This Day
· Considers buses, tricycles, targets one million automobiles by 2027 Read more »
Nigeria: Firstbank Holdings Announces Olusegun Alebiosu Acting Chief Executive of FBN
This Day
The Board of FBN Holdings Plc, yesterday, announced the appointment of Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu as acting Chief Executive, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), its flagship… Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank Earmarks N70m for Hackaholics Contest
Daily Trust
Wema Bank yesterday unveiled the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics 5.0, with no fewer than 15,000 applicants being targeted. Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Get Fresh $2.2bn World Bank Loan - Edun
Daily Trust
The federal government is expecting a fresh $2.2 billion single-digit interest loan from the World Bank and another budget support facility from the African Development Bank… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Pensions Reaffirms Support to Pension-Backed Mortgages
Daily Trust
Access Pensions has emphasised its commitment to offering thorough guidance and assistance to customers interested in Pension-Backed Mortgages (PBMs). Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Residents Rejoice As Rice Price Crashes to N52,000
Daily Trust
Many residents of Kwara state are expressing joy as a 50kg bag of rice now goes for between N52,000 and N54,000 from the N80,000 during the last Ramadan and N65,000 about a week… Read more »
Nigeria: Dana Air Conducts Free Health Screening for Passengers, Others
Daily Trust
Dana Air, one of Nigeria's leading airlines, has announced two significant initiatives aimed at promoting health and wellness among its staff and customers and that it has… Read more »
Nigeria: The Naira Abuse Palaver [column]
This Day
There is no disputation that Naira abuse or more specifically the act of spraying money at social events has become an acceptable norm or cultural practice in Nigeria. Nigerians… Read more »
Nigeria: Clipped Mane of White Lion
This Day
The biggest drama on the Nigerian national political scene last week was Wednesday's botched attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC] to arrest former Kogi… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: It's Official - First Bank Confirms Alebiosu As Acting CEO
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported the appointment of Mr Alebiosu following the surprised resignation of Adesola Adeduntan Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Will Continue to Appreciate Against the Dollar - Shettima
Leadership
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about the performance of Nigeria's currency, the Naira, at the forex market, saying it will appreciate more as the dollar… Read more »
Nigeria: First Bank Appoints New MD/CEO
Premium Times
Mr Alebiosu takes the crown from Adesola Adeduntan, who gave up the role abruptly on Saturday even though he was due to complete his tenure in December. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet the Man Who Will Succeed Adeduntan As First Bank CEO
Premium Times
Segun Alebiosu began his professional career in 1991 with Oceanic Bank Plc and joined FirstBank in 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Begins Sale of Rice At Discounted Rates
Vanguard
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, weekend commenced the sale of rice to civil servants in the state as parts of his commitment to the welfare of the workforce. Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Not Recruiting, Says CAC
Vanguard
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says it is not recruiting at the moment and advised Nigerians to be wary so as not to fall victims of deceit. Read more »
Nigeria: We Do Not Add Sugar to Infant Products in Nigeria - Nestle
Vanguard
Food and beverage company, Nestle Nigeria, has refuted the claims of an investigative report alleging that it (Nestle) was adding sugar to its infant milk and cereal products sold… Read more »