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Obazee concludes investigation on CBN, submits report to Tinubu
Jim Obazee, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), has concluded his investigation on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and submitted his report to President Bola Tinubu.
Customs arrests 29 suspects, intercepts 21 trailer loads of rice, others
The operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of Nigeria Customs Service on Friday said intercepted 21 trailer loads of rice, 2,705 kegs of premium motor spirit and other contraband worth over N2.877 billion while 29 suspects were arrested in the first quarter of the year 2024.
Lagos Hosts Tourism Minister In Badagry
The Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John was, on Wednesday, received by top lawmakers, government functionaries, traditional rulers and tourism practitioners on a working visit to Badagry, aimed at invigorating tourism development in the historic town.
Onigbongbo Council Chairman, Olakanle increases elderly monthly grants, 200 small scale businesses get cash grant
The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon Oladotun Olakanle has increased the monthly grants to the elderly persons enrolled in the council’s welfare package from N5,000 to N10,000 and 200 small scale businesses were presented with grant cheques of 50,000 naira each to support their ventures and enterprises.
FIRSTBANK ‘WIN BIG’ PROMO ENDS WITH EXCITEMENT AS MILLIONAIRES EMERGE
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has rewarded six of its customers with N1 million each at the fourth and grand finale of its ‘WinBig’ promo draw held at its head office in Lagos recently. The promo, which kicked off in October last year, was one of the biggest campaigns in the financial industry with FirstBank targeting to give out N170 million cash rewards and recharge cards to customers who participated and met the criteria to qualify for the monthly draw selections.
Navy uncovers illegal fuel depot in Lagos, arrests five
The Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft says it discovered an illegal fuel depot with about 6,5000 litres of Automative Gasoline Oil in Lekki, Lagos State.
Nigerian govt announces date for trial of Binance executives
The Nigerian government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on Thursday, arraign Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, two top officials of Binance Holdings Ltd on five counts of money laundering charge.
Global Finance Awards 2024: Zenith Bank emerges Nigeria’s Best Bank for the fourth year
Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024, winning the award for the fourth time since 2019. The Bank was among other banks from 36 countries in Africa recognised as the prestigious Global Finance announced its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards Winners.
National grid successfully restored after collapse – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has successfully restored the national grid following a system disturbance at 4:28 p.m. on Thursday.
2024 Hajj: Bauchi pilgrims to enjoy N2.1bn subsidy
The Bauchi Government has announced plans to subsidize the fare of the 2,290 intending pilgrims from the state for the 2024 Hajj with the sum of N2.1 billion.