Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) instructed banks operating in the country to shore up their paid-up capital. Over the 24 months to end-March 2026, banks are requested to raise their minimum capital to anything from N500 billion…
• As Falana demands panel to investigate electricity subsidy • ‘Concerns over rowdy sessions may have stalled lawmakers’ resumption’ Amid growing opposition to the recent hike in electricity tariff, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has asked the Nigerian Electricity…
Nigeria’s current number one player, Francis Epe, shot a brilliant twelve under par, 60 to set the course record at the opening tournament of the Acropolis Gardens and Residence Golf Course, Okija, in Anambra State over the weekend. The event,…
NOW Opposition political parties in Akwa Ibom State have disputed the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that they have collapsed their structures for the ruling party in the state, following the defection of their members to the party. …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two men at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos for illicit drug trafficking.” According to a statement issued on Sunday, 7 April, both traffickers who were en route to Asia,…
Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, at the weekend, raised the alarm over an alleged plot by some persons to cause chaos within the party ahead of the primaries on April 20. The party leaders…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says though the HIV epidemic in Africa isn’t raging as fiercely as before, transmission is still prevalent. According to the global body, the continent’s HIV-positive population increased from 15.6 million in 2005 to 24.3 million…
Infamous kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, known as Wadume has been freed after serving a seven-year jail term. The spokesman of the Nigerian Correctional Service, (NCoS), Abubakar Umar, confirmed Wadume’s release. READ ALSO: Kidnap kingpin, Wadume bags seven years imprisonment Wadume…
Victor Osimhen ended a five-game scoring drought spectacularly on Sunday, leading Napoli to a thrilling 4-2 comeback win against Monza. Trailing for much of the match, Napoli exploded in the second half with four breathtaking goals. Osimhen ignited the comeback…
By Odunmorayo Oke 07 April 2024 | 6:03 pm In a report published by the World Population Review, a comprehensive list of the most promiscuous countries has gained the attention of people all over the world. The most…