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The Apex Bank in Nigeria, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has barred BVN Violators from from opening a new bank accounts going by its fresh rule. The new policy is contained in a Revised Regulatory Framework for Bank Verification Number (BVN) operations and Watch-List for the banking industry released by …

A mid-tier lender, First City Monument Bank, expects loan growth to be flat this year — down from last year’s 5.4 per cent rise — as oil companies pay down debt, according to its Group Chief Executive Officer, Ladi Balogun. Balogun said the bank would focus on retail banking with …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Tuesday said it has not heard from the Federal Government following the meeting between the two parties last Thursday. The union added that it had not back down on the ultimatum it gave the Federal Government. Newsextra24 had reported that ASUU had given …

SIZA Foundation Reacts To Mkpuru Mmiri Addiction In Southeast, Urges NDLEA to Spread Investigative Network As the issue of drug addiction continues to pose a challenge among the youth population, the Founder/President SIZA Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedication for anti-drug advocacy, Ms Emmanuella Adaeze Ezissi has described the menace of …

Justice Mary Odili’s Daughter, Njideka Iheme Sworn In As Judge Of The Federal High Court Njideka Iheme, the daughter of former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili and Justice Mary Odili, has just been sworn in as a Judge of the Federal High Court, Newsextra24 reports. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, …

Since the past three years Nigeria has been leading globally in the production of yam, palm oil, cassava, maize and rice, the Federal Government has said. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammed Mahmoud, disclosed this at the maiden edition of the National Agribusiness Stakeholders’ and Investment Summit in Abuja …

The Ogun State government, in conjunction with the Federal Government has started the rrepair works on the Sango-Ota road. The governor, In a Facebook post, wrote: Road repairs have continued on Sango-Ota, with focus on failed portions of the road including the Toll Gate axis totalling about 27km. The project is …

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Chief Niyi Adebayo, has disclosed that a total of N56.84 billion had been disbursed to operators of micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, out of the N75 billion Survival Fund earmarked by President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. The minister said this …

Mr Femi Otedola was invited by the Save the Children to join the prestigious group of its Vice Presidents, in recognition for his philanthropic efforts to better the lives of children in Nigeria, Newsextra24 reports. Save the Children’s Vice Presidents are a group of high-level supporters and critical friends of …

Former Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce wants to be the man to hold the fort until the end of the season at Man Utd, according to reports. Bruce left St James’ Park by ‘mutual consent’ last month with the announcement coming 13 days after the club’s takeover by a Saudi-led …