2024-03-21 15:53
Akmodel Group Managing Director, Builder (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Odegade in his usual unassuming manner is collaborating with Edusko Africa for the benefit of Nigerian children in their acad… Read More
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2024-03-19 09:30
Nigeria's forthcoming friendlies against the Black Stars of Ghana and Mali will not feature Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Napoli has stated that their top player is not yet tota… Read More
2024-03-19 09:03
At the ongoing 2023 African Games in Ghana, Nigerian athletes have once again shown their mettle; on Monday, four sprinters confirmed their places in the 100-meter finals.Ekanem showed… Read More
Mothers And Children In Crisis: A Call To Action For Change In Nigeria’s Maternal And Child Health
2024-03-19 08:54
The steady beacon that is the Gates Foundation's 2023 Goalkeepers Report shines light on the sobering fact that Nigeria, a country full of untapped potential and promise, ranks third i… Read More
2024-03-19 08:42
The governor of Kaduna state, Uba Sani, underlined the need for state police to be established immediately, citing the growing sophistication of bandits in the area. Sani voiced his wo… Read More
2024-03-19 08:29
A three-day period of national mourning has been declared by the Nigerian Armed Forces in memory of the seventeen soldiers who were ruthlessly murdered in Okuama, Delta State, by angry youth… Read More
2024-03-10 00:43
With the tremendous enthusiasm from early investors and the speedy $3.2 million raise, BlockDAG has announced a $2 million mega giveaway that will be won by 50 fortunate community memb… Read More
2024-03-10 00:25
Analysts predict that many cryptocurrencies are entering a new era as the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a rebound. Notably, by October 2024, VeChain (VET) is expected to hit $1… Read More
2024-03-10 00:14
The Super Eagles have selected Gabriel Osho, a defender for Luton FC, for their international friendlies against Ghana and Mali on March 22 and 26, respectively, in Morocco. This is Os… Read More
2024-03-10 00:07
As for the Naira vs the dollar, Goldman Sachs predicts that it would strengthen to N1,200 in the upcoming year.
A Goldman Sachs research titled Nigeria-Turning the Corner made this claim.As… Read More
2024-03-10 00:02
After British-Nigerian former world champion Anthony Joshua defeated UFC title holder Francis Ngannou in their heavyweight match in Saudi Arabia, award-winning Canadian rapper and sing… Read More
2024-03-05 00:22
The Outsource to Nigeria Initiative (OTNI), a private sector-led, government-enabled program anchored by the Office of the Vice President, was launched on Monday in Gombe State by Vice… Read More
2024-03-04 23:58
Tether, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has achieved a record market cap of $100 billion, making it even larger.The market value of cryptocurrency stablecoin Tether (USDT) h… Read More
2024-03-04 23:39
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Monday following a two-day trip to Qatar. The President's jets, NAF 001, touched down at the airport at approximately 7:00 p.m. A delegation… Read More
2024-03-04 23:30
In 2023, there were 14.5 million active fintech subscribers on the MTN Nigeria network, a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
In its complete financial year report covering the perio… Read More
2024-03-04 23:17
On Monday, Alike Dangote, the creator of the Dangote group of companies, named Herbert Wigwe, the former group CEO of Access Corporation Plc, after a 120-kilometer section of road leading to… Read More
2024-02-28 20:11
Dauda Biu, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has advised Corps commanders to pursue trailers carrying people and animals that are traveling on the highways.
Du… Read More
2024-02-28 19:56
Nigeria is currently going after senior executives at Binance as part of its stepped-up crackdown on cryptocurrencies.
According to a Financial Times article, the office of the nationa… Read More
2024-02-24 23:26
Claims that President Bola Tinubu's demands for a business meeting in Qatar were turned down because the two nations did not have diplomatic ties have been refuted by the Presidency.In a sta… Read More
2024-02-24 23:11
Cillian Murphy is tipped to win the Oscar for his role in OppenheimerCredit: Getty In contrast to Cillian, worry pics of Paul Anderson who played his elder sibling Arthur Jr emerged las… Read More
2024-02-24 20:45
A lease agreement for the development of a 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau District has been signed by Niger Foods. In the presence of Alh (Dr.) Umar Faruq Bahago, the Emir of Minn… Read More
2024-02-24 20:42
📷 Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Canada’s Justin Trudeau, Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Belgian PM Alexander De Cro… Read More
2024-02-24 20:21
The Block Research claims that over $90 billion has been invested in cryptocurrency and blockchain-related businesses overall.
The investment for projects has crossed the $90 billion milesto… Read More
2024-02-24 20:09
Four out of the ten Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reportedly been added by financial services company Carlson Group to its lineup of products for registered investment advisers (… Read More
2024-02-24 19:46
In a settlement granted by a US judge on Friday, Binance Holdings Ltd. (BHL), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, was sentenced to pay $4.3 billion for breaking anti-money laun… Read More
2024-02-24 19:28
The management of Fidelity Bank PLC has kindly given 500 food boxes to ladies, widows, kids, and the underprivileged in the Kasua Dere Gwagwalada Area Council in Abuja.The Fidelity Foo… Read More
2024-02-24 19:17
In addition to setting records for N1.4 billion in Nigeria and Ghana, "A Tribe Called Judah" has become the highest grossing Nollywood film in six French-speaking African nations, wher… Read More
2024-02-24 18:10
The case against Ali Bello and Suleiman Daudu has been rescheduled for March 14 by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The court has issued a warning to the Economic and Financial Crimes Co… Read More
2024-02-22 12:57
Some cryptocurrency assets—like Solana (SOL), which has lost more than $3 billion in market value in a single day—are correcting faster and more aggressively than others as… Read More
2024-02-21 20:19
Recently, XRP has gained a lot of attention from traders who were hoping that, in the face of the Bitcoin (BTC)-driven cryptocurrency market and several significant wins in Ripple Labs… Read More
2024-02-21 12:58
In a continuous attempt to instill in ministries and agencies of government a culture of safeguarding government assets through efficient risk management, the National Insurance Commis… Read More
2024-02-21 12:42
In response to price suppression, Binance has acknowledged that it has suspended trading on its platform in Nigeria.This was disclosed after rumors circulated last night regarding the… Read More
2024-02-21 12:32
The Nigerian stock market, which has been declining earlier this week, saw an increase of almost N167 billion in early trade on Wednesday.The market was up 0.30 percent as of 12:30 p.m., wit… Read More
2024-02-21 12:12
The nation's river basins need to be renovated by the federal government in order to promote year-round farming, boost output, and reduce food inflation.Professor Olufemi Ajayi of the… Read More
2024-02-19 20:24
According to data provided by BusinessDay, Fidelity Bank Plc, a commercial bank in Nigeria, saw an increase in earnings per share in 2023 to the greatest level in at least ten years.
A… Read More
2024-02-18 21:18
The Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc has decided to prolong Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe's (the bank's CEO) term until 2026, according to the statement.
In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange… Read More
2024-02-18 21:12
President Bola Tinubu would not step down in spite of the country's economic problems, according to explanations provided by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orient… Read More
2024-02-18 21:02
With its price still above $50,000 and a bullish feeling persisting, the market is expecting Bitcoin (BTC) to surge higher and possibly set a new record. Even with the favorable state of the… Read More
2024-02-18 20:36
Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Nigerian Senate, accused Godein Emefiele, a former governor of the Central Bank, of enacting certain monetary policies and practices that led to… Read More
2024-02-16 21:34
Skilled cryptocurrency traders anticipate an imminent expansion of altcoins with great anticipation. In order to manage the anticipated altseason, Finbold chose four cryptocurrencies priced… Read More
2024-02-16 21:03
According to Finbold The wisest course of action for a cryptocurrency trader at certain points in time is to steer clear of certain cryptocurrencies. This is especially true when defining tr… Read More
2024-02-16 20:47
Professional athletes like Debeodero Mustapha Olawale, a local technologist, and Vishal Raj, an expatriate living in Lagos, were among the passionate amateurs that attended the Access… Read More
2024-02-16 19:09
1,013 retirees from the state public sector received bond certificates worth N3.1 billion from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the N3.1 billion payment… Read More
2024-02-14 21:11
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) issued a circular stating that applicants wishing to have their certificates verified by foreign nursing boards and councils must ha… Read More
2024-02-14 20:51
The Nigeria Economic Summit Group and the Federal Ministry of tourist are working together to assess federal government policies and initiatives aimed at advancing the country's touris… Read More
2024-02-14 20:23
There are plenty of chances in the cryptocurrency market for those who are prepared to take on risk and travel a tumultuous path toward value asymmetry.
Consider Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba In… Read More
2024-02-14 20:11
Members of the House of Representatives are working to change the 1999 Constitution so that we might switch from the existing presidential style of administration to a parliamentary on… Read More
2024-02-14 19:54
A 45-member committee appointed by the Senate to study and update the 1999 Constitution has been given the task of incorporating artificial intelligence as a primary driving force behi… Read More
2024-02-10 20:13
The Corporate Affairs Commission announced Monday that two million businesses had registered, coinciding with the Federal Government's announcement that it aims to create fifty million… Read More
2024-02-10 19:36
Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Holdings, was being transported in a helicopter when it crashed in California, killing him and around five other people.
According to sources, the heli… Read More
2024-02-08 21:04
Following a week of low volume, the cryptocurrency market has resumed movement, with the majority of digital assets trading inside a consolidation range. Finbold searched overbought cr… Read More
2024-02-08 20:42
A-list celebrities and LOVE Island host Maya Jama mingle in a gorgeous new Vogue cover photo.
The 29-year-old TV personality looks stunning in sensual lace underwear for the exclusive… Read More
2024-02-08 20:17
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa was defeated on Wednesday night by the Super Eagles, who advanced to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in Cote d'Ivoire, to the delight of the Peop… Read More
2024-02-08 20:06
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has refuted any intention to raise the price at which Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also referred to as gasoline, is pumped.Olufemi So… Read More
2024-02-08 19:57
In the event that Chief Ifeanyi Ubah, the senator representing the Anambra South Senatorial Zone, is elected to the Anambra governorship next year, he has pledged to serve just one ter… Read More
2024-02-07 08:54
South Africa has dismissed the advisory issued by the Nigerian High Commission as a "false alarm." The advisory, which had raised concerns over the safety of its nationals in South Africa ah… Read More
2024-02-01 20:17
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced on Thursday that the state government has acquired more rolling stocks for the Blue and Red lines rail systems.Sanwo-Olu claims that the… Read More
2024-02-01 20:16
On Thursday, David Moyes made his debut right away against the Cherries. But three minutes into the game, Phillips made a costly mistake when Dominic Solanke intercepted his back pass… Read More
2024-01-31 00:58
Newzurban reports that, Temile Development Company Ltd., a major indigenous player in the oil and gas industry, recently commissioned a 23,000 cubic meters ultramodern Liquefied Petroleum Ga… Read More
2024-01-28 21:52
Focus has switched to Bitcoin's (BTC) capacity to maintain the gains in the upcoming months as the cryptocurrency enjoys a short-term bullish price trend.In fact, there are a number of… Read More
2024-01-28 21:28
Hours before snogging Callum Jones in the Hideaway, Georgia Steel is seen telling Tom Clare she's in love with him.Georgia whispers to Tom the next morning after she gets back, "Do you… Read More
2024-01-28 21:08
With ninety hours in a row, Nigerian artist Peter Enehe is aiming to break the record for the longest caricature marathon by an individual.At the Chinbell Luxury Hotel and Suites, Plot 2B, B… Read More
2024-01-28 20:58
According to the Federal Government, there is no political undertone to the decision to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and certain depart… Read More
2024-01-28 20:54
Dr. Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, paid a visit on Sunday to the area of Ahia Ohuru (New Market) on Ngwa Road in Aba that was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday night.Aft… Read More
2024-01-28 20:47
The Economic Community of West African States Commission, or ECOWAS Commission, stated on Sunday that it has not yet received formal notice from Burkina Faso, Mali, or the Niger Republ… Read More
2024-01-27 21:01
By market capitalization, Dogecoin (DOGE) is presently ranked tenth out of all cryptocurrencies. Capital, however, is continuously moving between projects and within and outside of the… Read More
2024-01-27 20:50
First, cryptocurrencies gained popularity as a substitute for traditional finance (TradFi), which consists of the stock market, banks, and fiat currencies. But over time, the cryptocurrency… Read More
2024-01-27 20:35
Dr. Folashade Ayoade has been appointed Secretary to the State Government, as announced by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo.Ayoade hails from the Kogi West Senatorial constituency and s… Read More
2024-01-27 20:25
The Israeli military is targeting the Palestinian militant organization Hamas, and on Saturday, fierce fighting erupted in the Gaza city of Khan Yunis, forcing civilians to escape even… Read More
2024-01-27 20:01
In the opening Round of 16 games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, ten-man Angola stunned Namibia with a 3-0 loss to advance to the tournament's quarterfinals.G… Read More
2024-01-27 19:52
The 11-year marriage between Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied is apparently about to collapse after Millepied was accused of infidelity with a climate activist… Read More
2024-01-26 20:08
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, gave a guarantee on Friday that the large-scale production of staple crops using technology and mechanization will soon… Read More
2024-01-26 19:52
Union Bank has appointed Yetunde Oni as its new Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer in response to the recent turbulence in Nigeria's banking industry.In a circular dated Jan… Read More
2024-01-26 19:39
Following the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recent nomination of Yetunde Oni as new managing director/chief executive officer, Union Bank of Nigeria has reassured its partners, clien… Read More
2024-01-25 21:28
In the first nine months of 2023, Access Holdings and FBN Holdings had the highest staff salary expenditures when compared to other deposit money banks, according to a BusinessDay inve… Read More
2024-01-25 20:40
The signing of a final contract for Access Bank's equity investment in Finance Trust Bank (FTB) Uganda has been announced by both banks. As part of the agreement, Access Bank will also buy t… Read More
2024-01-25 20:21
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Access Holdings plc approval-in-principle to launch Oxygen X Finance Company Limited, a consumer lending subsidiary.The bank made this informati… Read More
2024-01-25 20:17
The largest bank in Nigeria, Access Holdings, has purchased the insurance brokerage firm Megatech Insurance Brokers Limited.The company revealed this in a statement on Monday.“This acq… Read More
2024-01-24 19:53
Willie Obiano, the most recent governor of Anambra State, was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday before Judge Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court i… Read More
2024-01-23 20:15
Fresh appointments for the second term of four years have been announced by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, a few days after his cabinet was dissolved.You may remember the governor s… Read More
2024-01-22 20:12
After briefly testing the $49,000 mark, the value of the first-generation cryptocurrency has fallen since the introduction of the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Now, foc… Read More
2024-01-22 18:12
Defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has sold roughly $1 billion worth of shares in Grayscale's GTBC fund since the firm's instrument began trading lately as a spot bitcoin ETF, according to… Read More
2024-01-22 16:29
Noah J. Wadata, a prominent member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State, has counseled Governor Bala Mohammed to capitalize on his Supreme Court victory to increase t… Read More
2024-01-22 10:21
The Black billionaires in America operate in a wide variety of markets and industries. However, a sizable majority of the people on this list have made the most of their money in sport… Read More
2024-01-21 11:46
Under Elon Musk's direction, xAI created the artificial intelligence (AI) Grok, which has become very popular on X (previously Twitter) and in the cryptocurrency community. The model analyze… Read More
2024-01-20 18:31
For certain A-list celebrities and business giants, owning a private jet is more than just a status symbol; it's a chance to display wealth in terms of size, design, and price. Here, w… Read More
2024-01-18 23:16
Bitcoin and a number of other cryptocurrencies generate new coins and validate new transactions through a process called mining. Blockchains, or the virtual ledgers that record bitcoin trans… Read More
2024-01-18 10:19
Reactions to the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) removal of the three commercial banks' previous boards of directors and appointment of new directors and management have remained pola… Read More
2024-01-17 09:44
The CEO of BlackRock Inc, Larry Fink, expressed confidence over the tokenization of financial assets in a recent interview. Finbold followed BlackRock's example and used ChatGPT-4 to gain kn… Read More
2024-01-17 08:03
Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation, has been questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for her purported involvement in a N585.2 millio… Read More
2024-01-17 07:41
About 60% of the world's population has become poorer, according to Oxfam, while the wealthiest five men have more than doubled to $869 billion (£681.5 billion) since 2020.The gr… Read More
2024-01-15 13:52
As the political landscape in Edo State undergoes a significant shift, the MOE 2024 campaign emerges as a formidable force, promising to lead the state into a new era of prosperity and effec… Read More
2024-01-12 15:10
Eben Enasco Reporting.Few or no opportunities are left for youths in Nigeria to emerge as candidates for elective offices because they have limited experience and resources.The perception ac… Read More
2024-01-12 11:23
From Left: Eghomwanre Iyamu, Head, e-Business; Aisha Lawan Gana, Regional Manager, Kano North; Mahmoud Ibrahim, Regional Manager, Kano South; Prize Winner, Musa Dayyabu; Patricia Irhegbe, e… Read More
2024-01-12 11:11
In a transformative move for Edo State, Michael Osaghae Ehijiade, popularly known as MOE, is emerging as the beacon of change in the political landscape. The campaign, aptly titled "MOE GOVE… Read More
2024-01-11 01:56
Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, the ministry's permanent secretary, took over as head of the ministry after Dr. Betta Edu, the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, was susp… Read More
2024-01-11 01:43
Throughout the past day, the cryptocurrency market has been affected by further false assertions regarding the approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF. On January 9, there was a fluctuation in the… Read More
2024-01-11 01:25
At the conclusion of trading on Tuesday on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, the market capitalization of First Bank of Nigeria Holdings and Access Holdings Plc exceeded N1 trillion, join… Read More
2024-01-11 00:22
African Banking Corporation Zambia Limited, also doing business as Atlas Mara Zambia, has been fully acquired by Access Bank Limited.This was announced by Access Holdings, the parent c… Read More
2024-01-10 23:50
According to its Chair Gary Gensler, the U.S. securities regulator approved the first exchange traded funds (ETFs) to track bitcoin on Wednesday, marking a turning point for both the world's… Read More
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