The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two former Union Bank employees, Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute, for allegedly embezzling N4.2 million from a deceased customer’s account. The arrest occurred on Friday in Makurdi, Benue State, following a petition by the bank. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed on Saturday in Abuja that the […]
A 300-level Computer Engineering student of Al-Hikmah University, Igbaja in Kwara State, Akindoyo Gideon, has reportedly been kidnapped. Gideon was kidnapped while working inside his father’s cassava farm at Lumeko village, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. The motorcycle he rode to the farm was found by a search team. It is suspected that […]
The former Vice President also visited former Heads of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalam, at their residences in Niger State on Wednesday, June 19. Details later
Iran has witnessed a remarkable 18% increase in domestic appliance exports in the business year from March 2023 to March 2024, generating over $400 million in revenue. According to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), this growth is expected to continue into the next fiscal year, with even better results anticipated due […]
On Friday, the House of Representatives expressed concern that much of the information circulating about lawmakers’ earnings is inaccurate, asserting that these earnings are publicly available and determined by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). This response came following a viral social media video featuring Rep. Abejide Leke of the Yagba Federal Constituency […]
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is establishing the foundation for a more prosperous and sustainable Nigeria, according to Nasir Raji-Mustapha, the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre. In his message for World Productivity Day, Raji-Mustapha encouraged Nigerians to support the administration’s economic policies and emphasized the need for efficiency, creativity, and innovation. World Productivity Day, observed […]
The Bauchi State government has unveiled plans to rejuvenate its tourism sector to attract visitors globally. This announcement came from the Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Abdul Hassan, during a meeting with the state’s tourism ambassadors on Thursday. He highlighted the state’s commitment to unlocking its extensive tourism potential, mentioning significant projects like the renovation […]
Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), announced that a recent physical verification exercise exposed employees living abroad while still drawing salaries from Nigeria. Yemi-Esan made this revelation during a discussion with media executives on Wednesday in Abuja, as part of the 2024 Civil Service Week activities. The theme for […]
A week after rescuing 11 Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana, authorities have successfully rescued two more girls.This information was disclosed by the Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Tuesday. She revealed that the two girls, whose names are not disclosed, are from Lagos and Edo states.Dabiri-Erewa highlighted that the rescue […]
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Targets Top 3 PEBEC Ranking, Lauds BusinessDay Media at Maritime Conference
