Lagos govt to demolish unapproved buildings after amnesty period

08 May 2024

The Lagos state Government has stated that it will demonish buildings without proper approvals after the expiration of the 90 days amnesty window to get them legalised expires. Mr Olaoye Olusegun, office Public Affairs Unit, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) said this on Wednesday in Lagos. He quoted the Special Adviser to the Lagos […]

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CBN publishes list of licensed deposit money banks

08 May 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a comprehensive list of licensed Deposit Money Banks operating within the country. The list, which was made public on the CBN’s official website on Tuesday, provides insights into the banking landscape in Nigeria. Banks with international authorisation include Access Bank Limited, Fidelity Bank Plc, First City Monument Bank […]

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FG to ban Naira from crypto trading platforms

07 May 2024

The Federal Government, through the Securities and Exchange Commission, is set to delist the naira from all peer-to-peer crypto platforms as the government steps up efforts to tackle exchange rate manipulators and dollar racketeers. The development came against the backdrop of the recent moves by the Federal Government to regulate Nigeria’s crypto market estimated at […]

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Jim Ovia, to pocket 2 billion naira Zenith Bank half-year dividend

17 Sep 2023

Nigerian banking giant Zenith Bank has reported remarkable financial results for the first half of 2023, with profits soaring by a staggering 161.85 percent, propelling Jim Ovia, one of Nigeria’s most prominent bankers, who is also the highest shareholder and founder of Zenith bank to receive an interim dividend of N2.54 billion from his stake […]

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Marlian Music and Naira Marley’s statement on Mohbad’s death.

17 Sep 2023

“With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of an exceptional talent. Someone who was more than an artist or signee but a brother and dear friend Promise ” Mohbad” Oladimeji Aloba. We send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones, we are all heartbroken by his tragic loss and will be truly missed. […]

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Olayemi Cardoso Biography, Family, Education, Career and Net Worth

17 Sep 2023

  The biography, family, education, career and net worth of Olayemi Cardoso. Olayemi Micheal Cardoso is a Nigerian banker, chartered stockbroker and public policy maker. He served as the former chairman of Citibank Nigeria and was the Commissioner for Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and budget. He was nominated as Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor by President Bola Tinubu […]

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French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to the Makoko Community in Nigeria

16 Sep 2023

French Montana is committed to giving back. After filming a music video for his single “Wish U Well” among the Makoko people in Nigeria, the rapper, 38, has donated 500 canoes to the community who live in structures built on stilts off the coast of Lagos. Featured artist Swae Lee of the hip-hop duo Rae […]

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Nigerian refugees in Cameroon find solace in trees | National Video | newspressnow.com -Press Now

10 Sep 2023

Nigerian refugees in Cameroon find solace in trees In Minawao refugee camp of Cameroon’s Far North region, where many Nigerian refugees settle down, a project dubbed “Make Minawao Green Again” is working to make a difference for everyone and reverse deforestation both in the camp and surrounding villages, providing wood, shade, food and building material […]

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“Show us way”: Man’s visa “expires” in UK, he packs bags, relocates to US

10 Sep 2023

A young Nigerian man whose graduate visa elapsed in the UK found a way to get himself to America Many Nigerians who watched his video were interested in knowing how he processed his American visa The man had earlier in a video shared how he is looking for options as he would have to leave […]

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