Lucky Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo APC governorship primary election
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo state, has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket for the November 16 election. Usman Ododo, Kogi state governor and chairman of the…
FG to launch CNG initiative before May 29, private sector invests $50m
The federal government says it will launch the compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative ahead of the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration on May 29. In a statement…
Gunmen invade Ogun event centre, kill Babcock lecturer, abduct two
About eight gunmen dressed in black were said to have invaded Ajadeh Event Centre in Iperu Remo along Sagamu road, killing a lecturer from Babcock University Ilisan Remo, Yinka…
Kenyan police arrest Binance executive who escaped from Nigeria
The Kenya Police Service has arrested fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police Organisation moves to extradite him to Nigeria within the week. Government sources familiar…
First Bank appoints Alebiosu as new MD/CEO to replace Adeduntan
Olusegun Alebiosu has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, effective April 2024. This followed the resignation of the incumbent,…
WPG sacks former Eko DisCo MD, Tinuade Sanda
West Power Gas Limited, the parent company of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, has sacked the immediate past Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of EKEDC, Tinuade Sanda. The termination of…
Adesola Adeduntan steps down as First Bank CEO
Adesola Adeduntan, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, has resigned from his position. According to a letter addressed to Tunde Hassan-Odukale, the…
Reactions to recent positive signals in the Nigerian economy – Turning a blind eye
By Hafiz Bakare The reactions of some of our compatriots to the rebound of the naira after the initial turbulence can be typified by the Yoruba saying: “Ajanaku koja…
Dangote’s bid to merge sugar, salt, rice businesses stalled
The bid by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to merge his sugar, salt and rice companies into one for improved efficiency and robust consolidation will not proceed for now.…
Gov Ododo didn’t shield Yahaya Bello from EFCC arrest – Commissioner
The Commissioner for Information in Kogi State, Kingsley Fanwo said Governor Usman Ododo did not shield former Governor Yahaya Bello from the arrest of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
