By Ayomide Otitoju In a recent address, Barrister Mary Onosiem Pillar Gabriel emphasized the significance of sexual purity and the foundational role of Christian homes in nurturing a godly society. Gabriel highlighted that sexual purity defined as abstaining from intercourse until marriage and avoiding sexual thoughts and activities outside of marriage is essential for living a life…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended its planned 800% increase in navigational charges. This decision follows a directive from the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, citing the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians. In a statement released on Monday, Keyamo emphasized the need for further consultation before implementing any changes. NAMA boss Umar…
The Federal Government has urged calm over the proposed nationwide protest, announcing the creation of centers across the country where Nigerians can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for ₦40,000. This initiative, revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, was part of efforts by the Tinubu administration to ease living conditions…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the government and organizers of the planned hardship demonstration to call off the protest and embrace dialogue to address the plight of the Nigerian people. In a letter dated July 29th and signed by its President, Yakubu Maikyau, the NBA also urged National and State Houses of…
Telecoms giant MTN has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria following subscriber outrage over blocked lines due to a mismatch in their National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM registration. In a viral video on social media, a mob is seen destroying a barricade fence outside the MTN office in the FESTAC Town…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank has announced the disbursement of N740 billion through its digital loan platform, QuickBucks, over the past seven years, enhancing lending for Nigerian consumers. In a statement released on Monday, the bank highlighted that customers can utilize the QuickBucks platform for various purposes, including business loans, vehicle financing, and school fee…
By Ayonide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has finalized plans to raise about N290 billion in fresh capital, surpassing the N230 billion requirement to meet the new recapitalization mandate of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement released on Monday, the bank announced the capital raise during the rights issue/public offer signing ceremony in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation has announced an escalation in its efforts to combat substance abuse among Nigerian youth through its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), launched in 2019. This initiative is a response to alarming statistics indicating that approximately 40% of Nigerians aged 18-35 are struggling with drug addiction. ASAP aims to raise awareness…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank has announced the revamp of its digital loan platform, QuickBucks, aiming to bolster lending to its consumers. In a statement released on Monday, the bank highlighted that since launching its first digital PayDay loan in 2017, it has issued 18 million digital loans amounting to over N740 billion. With the…
