Nova Bank appoints Anele
Nova Bank Limited has appointed Jude Anele as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment…
Nigeria appeals as FIFA rejects petition against DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday, said that it has commenced the process of appealing the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to reject its petition against the Democratic Republic…
Group advocates electoral, judicial reforms
The ANAP Foundation, through its civic initiative, GoNigeria, has identified electoral reform, judicial reform, freedom of speech, and security of life and property as critical pillars for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic…
PFN seeks new constitution, alleges imbalance in religious provisions
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called for a new constitution, raising concerns over what it described as an imbalance in the country’s legal framework. National President of the…
Eid-ul-Fitr: FG declares public holidays
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March, and Friday, 20th March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the…
Middle East crisis: What it means for oil-rich but refining-poor African economies
By Adewale Sanyaolu Rising tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the fragile energy architecture of many African economies, particularly oil-producing nations that lack sufficient domestic refining capacity.…
Two arraigned over fake “Moniepoint scandal” claims
IGP files criminal case The Nigeria Police have filed a criminal charge against two suspects, Adebayo Aliu and Fatuntele Lukmon Tunde, before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, over…
Akiolu advises IGP Disu on improved welfare for policemen
Laments poor police recruitment The Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, has urged the new Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise the welfare of policemen to help them give…
N175m fraud allegation: Witness narrates how ex-banker planned his kidnap
DR Jude Ndudi, a businessman, has narrated before a Federal High Court, Lagos, how a former bank manager, Fidelis Egueke, allegedly plotted a kidnap scheme, threatened to kill him and…
Court awards N500,000 fine against EFCC for multiple adjournments in Emefiele’s trial
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday fined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) N500,000 for repeatedly seeking adjournments in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…