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16/04/2025

Arsenal football club has defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in the second leg of their Champions League encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu. This results means that Arsenal has progressed to the semi-final with a 5-1 aggregate win. Recall that Arsenal had a 3-0 aggregate lead in the first leg last week. Bukayo Saka scored a goal and missed a penalty as Arsenal held off Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals in the action and controversy packed game....

16/04/2025

Nigeria's anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has assured those who invested in CBEX digital trading platform that they will get their money back. EFCC said it was already tracking the CBEX trading platform before the recent public outcry. According to several posts on X, the CBEX, which promised investors a 100 percent return on investment, began experiencing trouble last weekend as many could no longer withdraw their funds....

16/04/2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. This holiday declaration was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday. He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion....

30/03/2025

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦1.266trilion, representing an increase of 107.8% over ₦609.3billion recorded in the corresponding year ended December 2023. This performance reflects not just strong earnings but also the quality and sustainability of our earnings, underpinned by a well-diversified revenue base, robust risk management practice, and disciplined capital management....

27/03/2025

The sole administrator of Rivers state, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political officeholders in the state. This development was made known in a statement signed by the chief of staff to the administrator on Wednesday, the suspension takes immediate effect. Those affected by the suspension include secretary to the state government, chief of staff, commissioners; chairmen and members of all boards, councils of agencies, commissions, institutions, and parastatals; and special advisers, special assistants and senior special assistants....

25/03/2025

In line with its continuous improvement culture, NLNG has committed to working closely with its stakeholders to improve operational efficiency in its domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (DLPG) supply to the country. At an engagement session recently with stakeholders in Lagos, NLNG highlighted its plans to enhance engagement and improve operational efficiency of its LPG supply through digitalisation of some of its processes which include a new platform designed to streamline regulatory processes, optimise risk management, and enhance the buyer experience....

NLNG has committed to working closely with its stakeholders to improve operational efficiency in its domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (DLPG)

25/03/2025

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to leave the club this summer. The 31-year-old Ghana international has been a key player for the Gunners this season, but Spanish giants Barcelona are believed to be interested in securing his signature. Partey’s current deal expires in June this year and his former club Atletico Madrid have also expressed a desire to bring the player back to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium....

25/03/2025

The number of virtual/digital cards issued worldwide is growing at an unprecedented pace. According to Juniper Research, global virtual card issuance is expected to grow at over 30% annually between 2023 and 2028, driven by relentless consumer demand for seamless, secure and convenient payment experiences. Customers expect digital-first card products that work instantly in mobile wallets, faster online transactions and a list of different payment options....

25/03/2025

Nigeria's minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday ordered a probe into the prison break at the federal correctional centre in Koton Karfe area of Kogi state, at least 12 inmates escaped. According to a statement issued on Monday, Abubakar Umar, the service public relations officer (SPRO), said the NCoS launched a manhunt for the escapees immediately after the incident....

24/03/2025

Men of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK), have executed devastating airstrikes on a terrorist enclave north of Chiralia, a known hideout within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle. Group Captain Kabiru Ali Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, in a statement said the precision airstrikes, conducted over the weekend, resulted in the neutralization of multiple terrorists and the destruction of 3 gun trucks, significantly disrupting terrorist activities in the region....

Men of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK), have executed devastating airstrikes on a terrorist enclave north of Chiralia, a known hideout within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle. Group Captain Kabiru Ali Deputy Director of Public Relations and Infor...

12/03/2025

Chain Reactions Africa, one of the continent's leading Public Relations and Integrated Communications Consultancies, has announced the appointment of Lanre Odukoya as an Associate Consultant, Media, Neuroscience and Storytelling. Odukoya, a distinguished media and communications professional, brings a wealth of experience to Chain Reactions Africa as the company deepens its consumer neuroscience practice. Before his new role, he served as the Media and Communications Manager at Caritas Communications Limited, Africa’s pioneering energy, oil, and gas consulting firm....

12/03/2025

Suspended Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi central, has reported Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). She spoke at the IPU meeting held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making sexual advances towards her. The allegation was preceded by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s outburst against Akpabio over the seating arrangement at the senate chamber....