Archives for January 10, 2025
Benue Farmer Wins ₦5M BetKing Jackpot, Plans Big Dreams
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In the heart of Benue State, Gabriel Orpin, a humble farmer, spends his days tending to rice, cassava, and yam on his small farm. But this Christmas…
HMPV: NIMR expresses preparedness
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Following media enquiries about the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research’s (NIMR) preparedness, in view of recent “outbreak” of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, we wish to…
NAICOM, Federal Fire Service Partner To Boost Insurance Compliance
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Federal Fire Service met today at the NAICOM Headquarters to review and strengthen their partnership. The Federal Fire Service, as a key…
Fidelity Bank Supports Improved Maternal Health in Lagos
Leading Financial Institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated maternity kits to 30 pregnant women at Mushin Primary Health Centre (PHC), Lagos. The donation, organized by the Great Minds Inductees Class,…
Marketers, oil firms sign deal to build 50,000bpd refinery
Nigeria’s effort to boost its refining capacity seems to be paying off, as petroleum product retailers signed a deal with three oil companies to establish a 50,000 barrels per…
CBN suspends export proceeds repatriation extension
The Central Bank of Nigeria has suspended approvals for the extension of export proceeds repatriation on behalf of exporters, effective immediately. This directive, issued via a circular dated January 8,…
BudgIT Raises Concern Over Irregularities In 2025 Proposed Budget, Call For Revew
BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, has observed certain legacy issues with the 2025 Federal Government Proposed Budget and calls on the…
Three Scores and Many Trophies: Mele Kolo Kyari at 60
By Nnanke Harry Willie As the golden rays of his 60th birthday dawned, Mele Kolo Kyari is standing tall on a constellation of stellar achievements. He hit the Biblical…
EXPANDING FOOTPRINT – NIGERIA’S FIRSTBANK SETS SIGHTS ON ETHIOPIA, ANGOLA, CAMEROON
Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up…
