President Bola Tinubu has submitted a proposal to the Senate seeking the injection of N6.2 trillion into the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget. This request, conveyed through a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday’s plenary, includes significant allocations for both capital and recurrent expenditures. In his request, President Tinubu asked for the withdrawal…
The management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has indefinitely suspended the customary ‘sign out’ and ‘log out’ celebration activities for final-year students. This decision comes in response to the tragic death of Hammed Ayinla Fabiyi, a 400-level student, and aims to ensure safety and maintain a serene and secure environment during the final…
Wema Bank and the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have joined forces to host the Naija Brand Chick (NBC) trade fair, aimed at empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly women-led businesses. Scheduled for August at The Intercontinental, London, the NBC trade fair seeks to provide MSMEs with opportunities for…
Oumar Sylla, known as Fonike Mengue, and Mamadou Billo Bah, prominent leaders of a citizens’ movement advocating for a return to civilian rule, were arrested on July 9. This development comes amid rising tensions and ongoing crackdowns on opposition voices by Guinea’s military-led government. Lawyers representing the detained leaders announced plans to protest these “arbitrary…
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), chaired by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, convened in Abuja to distribute N1.354 trillion in revenue for July 2024. A communiqué issued by FAAC and signed by Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Accountant General of the Federation, detailed the breakdown of the distributable…
Access Bank Plc has successfully signed a syndicate Tier II Facility agreement valued at N442.50 billion ($295 million) through the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO. This landmark agreement, announced on Tuesday, marks the third collaboration between Access Bank and FMO, showcasing the profound trust and synergy between the two institutions. The agreement stands as the…
Pastor Williams Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has refuted circulating rumors suggesting his relocation to the United Kingdom. Addressing the issue on the Cross River State Deeper Life Facebook page, Pastor Kumuyi clarified that he had traveled abroad for a crusade and conference, which due to time differences, could not be…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with the Rotary Club of Lagos, District 9112, to empower over 200 widows through micro-credit and skills acquisition programs. This initiative underscores FCMB’s commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and financial inclusion in Nigeria. The announcement of this collaboration was made during the installation ceremony of…
During his sold-out concert at Koko Camden in London, marking the fifth anniversary of his 2019 album “African Giant,” Grammy winner Burna Boy was honored with a prestigious plaque for achieving 2 billion streams. This accolade is a significant milestone in his career, highlighting his international acclaim, especially catapulted by the viral success of his…
