30 govs spent N968.64bn on refreshments, others in three months – Report
No fewer than 30 state governments of the federation spent N986.64bn on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, sitting allowances, travelling, utilities, etc., in the first three months of 2024, The PUNCH…
Obi’s Campaign Director, Fagbenro-Byron dumps LP for APC in Lagos
Obi’s Campaign Director, Fagbenro-Byron dumps LP for APC in Lagos The Director of Organization for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, Dr. Sina Fagbenro-Byron, has dumped Peter Obi to join…
First Bank recovers N456 Billion loan from Heritage Bank before license revocation
Nairametrics can confirm that First Bank has received the full repayment of a “N456 billion loan” extended to Heritage Bank. This recovery is part of a “bailout loan”…
“Women’s salaries ought to go into their husbands’ accounts.” – Helen Paul
Renowned comedian Helen Paul has proposed that women should receive their pay directly into their spouses' bank accounts. Through her Instagram account, the comedian made this suggestion lately and…
“In Africa, women are not treated fairly.” — Joeboy
The inspiration behind Joeboy, the popular musician Joseph Akinfenwaa Donus, has been discovered. The song "Better" is one of his hits. The vocalist clarified that he composed the song…
Living Costs in Nigeria Are Now Intolerable – NLC Chairman
Comrade Kayode Matins, the chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has called the federal government's stance insensitive and stated that the expense of living in Nigeria has increased to…
FG To Encourage Citizenship And Core Values Through Brigade
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) Director-General, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, reports that the Federal Government has completed plans to create a citizens brigade to promote fundamental principles. During an advocacy…
Naira abuse: EFCC offers 5% reward to whistle-blower
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, has announced a 5% reward for whistleblowers who provide reliable information that results in the conviction of offenders, in an effort to…
Ecobank Nigeria To Begin 3rd ‘Adire Lagos Experience
The third iteration of "Adire Lagos Experience," a four-day exposition anticipated to take place at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos, has been finalised by Ecobank Nigeria. Head…
FG intends to launch new youth empowerment programmes
Due to the serious threat that high unemployment rates represent to the country, Minister of Youth Development Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim stated over the weekend that his ministry has created…