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Jaiz Bank Reports N23.48bn Profit in 2024

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest bank, Jaiz Bank Plc, has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of N23.48 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2024—representing a 108.99% increase from the N11.05 billion declared in 2023. The bank disclosed this in its audited financial results, noting a strong performance across key financial and non-financial indicators. Gross earnings surged by 86.5%, rising to N82.87 billion** from N47.24 billion in the previous year. Income from financing contracts stood at N32.04 […]

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Politics

Wike Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Slams Opposition’s “Stomach-Driven” Coalition Agenda

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing rebuke of opposition political parties, accusing them of lacking sincerity in their recent coalition efforts and asserting that their motivations are rooted in personal gain rather than national interest. Speaking during a Thanksgiving service at St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, to mark the successful completion of key infrastructural projects in the FCT, Wike strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its reform agenda. […]

July 6, 2025

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ECS: NSITF Expresses Commitment to Improved Workers Welfare

...Pays 31 Million Naira Medical Bills of Nestle Staff By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has insisted that the continuous and prompt payment of claims to beneficiaries of the Employees Compensation Scheme is a demonstration of the Fund's commitment to improved workers welfare in the country. He made this declaration just as a staff of consumer goods giant, Nestle Plc received a refund of N31 million Naira medical bills […]

July 6, 2025

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Sport

Reigning African champion Kolawole wins gold at Spain Grand Prix.

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria's Esther Kolawole (62kg), has beaten Haylie Jaffe of USA 10-0 by superiority to lift gold at the Grand Prix of Spain. The highly spirited African champion came into the encounter with confidence after a convincing 10-0 superiority over Lydia Perez Tourino of Spain in the quarter-final and a 4-1 victory against Polish Alicja Nowosad in the semi-final. The gold medal is a testament to Esther Kolawole's potential and belief in what she can […]

July 5, 2025 2

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Health

US Trains West African Health Workers to Tackle Future Epidemics

By: Uju Nwachukwu The United States Government has stepped up support for epidemic preparedness in West Africa, as seventeen public health emergency personnel from seven countries completed a regional training in Abuja. A statement released by the US embassy explains that the two-week intermediate-level programme, organised by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, focused on strengthening incident management systems for outbreak response. It says, […]

July 5, 2025 2

Politics

Wike Urges Tinubu to Release NDDC Audit, Alleges N48bn Scandal

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on President Bola Tinubu to make public the forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) covering the period from 2015 to 2022. This is as Wike, alleged that the report contains details of the annual disbursement of N48 billion for the training of women in the Niger Delta, which, according to him, was mishandled. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television's Politics […]

July 5, 2025

General

NILDS Targets Legislative Reform with Strategic Partnerships

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, says it's intensifying efforts to reform Nigeria’s democratic institutions through two new strategic partnerships signed in Abuja. On Friday, July 4th, NILDS formalised Memorandums of Understanding with Rhizome Consulting Limited and the DOHS Cares Foundation, a move seen as part of a broader agenda to strengthen legislative capacity and deepen democratic governance. Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, described the agreements as a bold step toward improving civic […]

July 5, 2025

Eric Chelle names 35-man provisional list for Super Eagles B

Sport

CHAN 2025: Nduka, Daniel,33 Others make Provisional List

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head Coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional list for the Super Eagles B squad ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held next month across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The list features team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, Papa Mustapha Daniel, and striker Anas Yusuf. First-choice goalkeeper Henry Ani also returns, along with key defenders Waliu Ojetoye, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Mohammed Kabiru, and Uzondu Harrison. The midfield line is strengthened by Saviour Isaac […]

July 5, 2025

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Sport

House Committee on Sports Pays Tribute to Late Rufai

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who died at the age of 61 In a statement released on Friday, the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, extends heartfelt condolences to Rufai’s family, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Lagos State Government, the Federal Government, and football fans across Nigeria and beyond. “On behalf of the House Committee on Sports, I commiserate […]

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