Chief of Army Staff charges officers on effective training 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, paid a maiden operational visit to Depot Nigerian Army (NA) Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday, 21 July 2025. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of effective training and professionalism in producing top-notch soldiers that Nigerians can be proud of.   In his remarks, the COAS urged officers and instructors …

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $222,729.86USDT Recovered from Chinese in Lagos

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, July 21, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of digital assets to the tune of $222,729. 86 USDT( Two Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty Nine Dollars, Eighty Six cents) recovered from Chinese involved in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.   The assets form parts …

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Zenith Bank named Best Bank at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025

Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products …

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How Taminu Yakubu is driving budget innovation in Nigeria  By Andrew Oche 

The Budget Office of the Federation, an agency within the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, traces its origins to 1921 when it was established as the Bureau of the Budget (BOB) within the Treasury Department. Since its inception, it has played a critical role of varying significance in Nigeria’s governance and economic planning.   Over the years, the …

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NASRE Intervenes In Peter Thomas’ Family Crisis, Seeks Help From Don Jazzy, D’Banj, K1, P-Square, Others

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has once again demonstrated compassion and solidarity by reaching out to the family of the late veteran entertainment journalist, Peter Thomas, popularly known as The Groove Master, who passed away on November 25, 2021. Moved by reports of the family’s current hardship, especially issues relating to accommodation and basic welfare, NASRE …

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FirstBank marks significant milestone: ₦1 trillion in instant digital loan disbursements 

FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. Since its inaugural digital loan in August 2019, FirstBank has developed an unconventional and robust …

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Wema Bank’s Digital Bank, ALAT, Emerges Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025

In recognition of its position as a digital pioneer in the African banking landscape, Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, a trailblazing digital platform pioneered by Nigeria’s oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, Wema Bank, has been awarded Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards 2025. Euromoney is a leading provider of competitive intelligence and benchmarking insight for the …

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Alleged $12m Fraud: Witness Narrates Role of Sun Trust Bank Executives in Multi-million Dollar Cash Transfers

The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, in the trial of Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu on Thursday, July 17, 2025 narrated before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja how the defendants routed multi-millions dollars in cash through him for transfers. Both defendants, who are Managing Director/Chief Executive and Chief Compliance Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, respectively are being …

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Alleged N110.4bn Fraud: Yahaya Bello Loses Bid for Overseas Medical Trip

Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, struck out an application by the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, for the release of his passport to enable him travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Bello alongside Umar …

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Olivet Baptist High School 1995 Set Celebrates 30 Years of Legacy, Unity, and Impact

The air was rich with nostalgia, laughter, and celebration as the 1995 Yearset of Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo commemorated their 30th anniversary in grand style. The four-day event, which took place from July 3 to 6, brought together old classmates and friends for a memorable reunion filled with fellowship, fun, and philanthropy. The festivities kicked off on Wednesday, July …

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