Oyo Govt signs MoU with MFBs to disburse N1bn loan to farmers
The Oyo State Government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the participating financial institutions as part of efforts in ensuring a hitch-free disbursement of the N1 billion single digit loan to farmers. Recall that the disbursement is part…
JUST IN: FG set to take over Union Bank and Titan Trust Bank
The Federal Government is set to sack the boards of Union Bank Limited and Titan Trust Bank Limited next week in a move to take over the two financial service institutions effectively, A source with knowledge of the move told…
N585m fraud allegation against me baseless – Betta Edu
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has described the N585m fraud allegation against her as baseless and an alleged attempt by mischief makers to undermine her ministry’s effort in fighting corruption. The embattled minister made this…
FG Approves MaxAir, Airpeace, FlyNas For 2024 Hajj
The federal government has approved only three airlines for the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2024 hajj exercise. The approved airlines are Airpeace, MaxAir and FlyNas. A statement by the The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Assistant Director…
Villagers flee as bandits overwhelm Amotekun in parts of Ondo
Some villagers in Ondo State have begun to flee their homes, following incessant attacks suffered from the herdsmen-cum-bandits’ invasion. This has become the fate of residents in some villages in the state after longtime reported cases of attacks, kidnappings and…
Just In: Kayode-Laguda gets APC ticket to fill Gbajabiamila’s rep seat
Financial expert and public servant, Fuad Kayode-Laguda, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Surulere 1 Constituency House of Representatives by-election. Kayode-Laguda emerged as the candidate by winning the party’s primary election held on Saturday…
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct ex-Imo traditional council chair
Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, the former chairman of Imo state council of traditional rulers, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen. Reports say the monarch was whisked away by the hoodlums in the early hours of Saturday from his residence in…
2024 Hajj: Oyo Govt. Extends Payment Deadline To January Ending
The Oyo State Government on Friday, announced that it has extended the deadline for the payment of 2024 Hajj to January 31st 2024. This, it said, is in its bids to ensure that no intending pilgrim is left out of…
BREAKING: Tinubu extends free train service to January 7
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the yuletide free train service till Sunday January 7, to allow more Nigerians who are yet to return to their stations enjoy the benefit.This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday,…
Just In: Tinubu appoints NIMASA, NPA directors
President Bola Tinubu has appointed some executive directors for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Both agencies are under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. For the Nigerian Ports Authority,…