Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC stormed the Asokoro, Abuja, home of fugitive businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu on Friday, hours after the agency declared her wanted for criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The EFCC operatives arrived at the socialite’s home at about 9 p.m. for a search. At home were Aisha’s…
…Pays Shareholders Record Dividend of N8.03k for 2024 Financial Year Lagos, Nigeria – March 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…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators. The Bank’s impressive performance reflects effective management and pricing of its risk assets, as well as an optimized treasury portfolio, reinforcing its position as a leader in Nigeria’s banking industry. According to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has declared socialite and business woman, Aisha Achimugu wanted. In a post on its social media pages on Friday, Dele Oyewale, the commission’s spokesperson, said “Achimugu, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State and her last known address is: 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama,…
Tinubu and Fubara •Suspended gov blames Wike, S’South govs oppose Tinubu, Ibas warns pipeline vandals The National Assembly, on Thursday, endorsed the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resolution was taken at separate plenary sessions of the two chambers where they deliberated on the suspension of Governor…
It has become imperative to dispel the misrepresentation and outright mischief that has assailed my comment on a Facebook post. I suggested that flagrant disregard and open abuse of NYSC by-laws and established protocols should attract the full extent of NYSC disciplinary measures, particularly as regards the recent display of imprudence by a corps member….
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Friday, hosted the 60th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chief Davidson C. S. Alaribe, FCA, in a meeting aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation between both institutions. The meeting signalled a pivotal moment in the relationship between the two institutions,…
The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, on Tuesday, received Lagos Tourism Ambassador Pelumi Nubi on a courtesy visit to her office. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss her plans to further showcase Lagos as a prime travel destination, especially as her remarkable journey from London to Lagos…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host its inaugural Business Series for the year to commemorate the International Women’s Day 2025. With the theme, “Against All Odds: The Impact of Women,” this edition of the UBA business series will highlight the remarkable journeys of women who have broken barriers, redefined success, and driven progress…
The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare (Dr.) Abisoye Fagade, FIMC, has met with the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to seek a strategic collaboration aimed at enforcing industry standards within the tourism, hospitality, and travel sectors. This partnership is crucial in addressing the unchecked influx…
