NIGERIAN commercial banks lost a total of N42.6 billion to fraud and forgeries over the three months from April to June 2024. The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) disclosed this in its Q2 2024 Fraud and Forgeries report, released on Saturday. The report, based on returns on fraud and forgery …
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Op-Ed: Drones And Rangers: Strengthening Nigeria’s Security Framework
THE security and protection of Nigerian citizens have never been more critical, with the country facing a constantly evolving threat landscape. From border security to the preservation of its vast forests, Nigeria’s challenges are both complex and multifaceted. In recent years, the integration of advanced technology into security frameworks has …
Read More »Edo 2024: Five Dies in Accident Involving APC Guber Candidate’s Vehicle
FIVE persons have reportedly died in a road crash that occurred around the Warrake-Afuze road in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. Newsextra24 reports that the accident involved a campaign vehicle belonging to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Monday Okpebholo, and a private vehicle. It …
Read More »NGX Closes Positive, Market Cap Gains N248bn
THE Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) market capitalisation, on Friday, closed positive with N248 billion gain. Specifically, the market capitalisation added N248 billion or 0.44 per cent to its opening of N55.754 trillion to close at N56.002 trillion. The All-Share Index also gained 0.44 per cent or 432 points to close at 97,456.62 …
Read More »Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 14th September 2024
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 13th September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
Read More »Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday
THE Federal Government has declared next Monday as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim Ummah both …
Read More »Botswana’s Ex-president Khama Faces Court over Gun Charges
FORMER Botswana president Ian Khama made his first court appearance on Friday after returning from three years in exile to face charges of illegal firearm possession and receiving stolen property. The court had previously issued two arrest warrants against Khama for failing to respond to the charges in April …
Read More »Dangote Urges African Leaders to Drive Continental Transformation
AT the recent African Renaissance Retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group, urged African business leaders to take charge of transforming the continent. Despite Africa’s challenges, Dangote emphasised that the continent’s vast natural resources and youthful population offer immense opportunities for growth …
Read More »Atlantic Lithium Secures Permit For Ghana’s First Lithium Mine
Atlantic Lithium has received an environmental permit from Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project, a crucial step towards establishing Ghana’s first lithium mine. This approval follows the submission and thorough review of the company’s Environmental Impact Statement, which was refined through input from both the …
Read More »GOC 6 Division Pledges Continued Collaboration With DSS in Niger Delta Security Efforts
THE General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, has reaffirmed the division’s commitment to closely collaborate with the Department of State Services (DSS) to address security challenges in the Niger Delta Region. According to Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for 6 Division, Lieutenant …
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