Banks closed 229 branches
Nigeria’s banking industry shut 229 physical branches in one year as customers increasingly turned to Point of Sale terminals for their daily transactions.This is according to the Central Bank of…
ADC membership surge after Obi’s defection
The defection of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress has begun to boost the party’s political strength in the South, with no fewer…
Ex-major sues Army over alleged abuse of office, coercion to serve after resignation
A former Nigerian Army officer, Maj Toye Akinlade (rtd), has dragged the Nigerian Army and two senior officers before the National Industrial Court in Abuja, alleging abuse of office, unlawful…
NPF summon Delta DPO over good-samaritan extortion claims
The Nigeria Police Force has summoned the Divisional Police Officer of the GRA Police Station, Asaba, Delta State, following allegations of extortion and intimidation involving a Nigerian man who attempted…
Thugs invaded Rivers hotel, disrupt live Arise TV interview
Suspected political thugs on Friday night invaded a popular hotel in the Orazi axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, disrupting a live television interview being conducted by…
Lawyers, 48 federal lawmakers, CSOs to meet on new tax regime in Enugu, Kano
A coalition of 48 federal lawmakers, civil society organisations (CSOs), tax experts and legal practitioners has announced plans to hold high-level stakeholder engagements in Enugu and Kano states in January…
Ondo: Associates job opportunity exists in law firm, apply now
A reputable law firm based in Ondo State has announced an opening for Junior Associate positions. The firm is seeking motivated and competent young lawyers with 2–5 years post-NYSC experience…
Katsina reclaims 30,000 hectares of degraded land
The Katsina State Government has recovered 30,000 hectares of degraded land and supported about 2.5 million people through the World Bank-supported project, Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes. Katsina State Governor,…
Bridging the gaps and shortage of homes in Nigeria
*Regulation, land policy reform key to housing affordability Nze Anosike is a real estate developer and Lead Partner at Cribz Apartment and Cribz Construction Nigeria Limited. In this interview with…
Osun: Police warn against alleged plans to disrupt council resumption
The Osun State Police Command has warned against an alleged plan by some individuals to disrupt the smooth resumption of duties by local government employees under the aegis of the…