Category: National/Politics

Unity Bank Hosts IWD Webinar, Commits to Accelerating Action Towards Gender Equality

Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment with a series of high-impact initiatives designed to inspire action toward gender equality and sustainable development. The Bank hosted a webinar with the theme: “Unleashing Women’s Potential,” pivoted by the Unity Bank Women Network as it was marking this year’s International Women’s Day, Being one…

Dangote Foundation Flags Off N16B 2025 National Food Intervention Programme

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) Thursday commenced the distribution of the staple food as part of the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project estimated at a whooping cost of N16billion. Speaking during the flag-off of the nationwide distribution in Kano, Chairman…

EFCC Warns Nigerians of 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a public warning regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes under the guise of investment opportunities and defrauding innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money. The warning is contained in a statement issued by the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in Abuja. The commission stated that the companies are neither registered…

EFCC Arrests 28 Suspected Ponzi Scheme Operators in Minna

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna, Niger State. In a statement released on Tuesday, EFCC disclosed that the suspects were apprehended after credible intelligence linked them to fraudulent investment activities with a company, Q-Net Ltd, which operates from a three…

UBA Accelerates Gender Inclusion with 58% Female Representation in Fresh GMAP Intake

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) continues to reinforce its unwavering commitment to gender diversity, equality, and empowerment. This year’s IWD global theme, “Accelerate Action”, aligns perfectly with UBA’s drive to champion inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for women in the workplace. On Wednesday, the…

President Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi As Accountant General Of The Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. His appointment, approved today, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Special Adviser…

Sale of Alcohol, Sexual Stimulants in Traffic: Lagos State Government Apprehends Six

In consolidation of measures to ensure that Lagosians in transit and motorists alike enjoy safer driving and commuting across the State, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI, has apprehended six suspected vendors for engaging in the illegal sales of sachet alcohol and aphrodisiacs in traffic around the Iyana-Isolo-Ilasamaja axis of the…

LIRS Urges Taxpayers to Meet March 31 Deadline for Annual Tax Returns Submission

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) reminds all individual taxpayers, including self-employed individuals, those in the informal sector, and employees under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) scheme, to submit their Annual Tax Returns on or before March 31, 2025. This directive is in accordance with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2004 as amended. Mr. Ayodele…

Oyo Govt Flags-Off Health Insurance Scheme For Primary School Pupils

The Oyo State government has officially flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 LGAs were presented their Insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday at the Ibadan Civic center, Idi-ape, Ibadan, by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal. The Deputy…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI®: Output Growth Accelerates To Fastest In Just Over A Year

February data pointed to improved growth momentum in the Nigerian private sector. Rates of expansion in output, new orders and purchasing activity all quickened as demand picked up and inflationary pressures showed signs of moderating. That said, with costs continuing to rise sharply, some companies were reluctant to hire additional staff and employment increased only…