The total expenses of eight Nigerian banks soared to N4.61tn in 2024, driven by increases in both personnel and operating costs.   The data reveals a 107.8 per cent rise from N2.2tn in 2023, highlighting the growing financial pressure on the banking sector.   This was based on the annual ...

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has appealed to the Christian Association of Nigeria to play a pivotal role in fostering peace, reconciliation, and stability in the state amid ongoing political and security challenges.   Speaking during an engagement with leaders of the Rivers ...

The Osun State Government has said the suspected arsonists behind the burning down of the Court Room 2 in Ilesa High Court would not escape without paying for the crime they committed.   This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Justice and the Attorney General, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, after inspecting ...

The Nigerian Insurance Association has revealed that the sector recorded approximately 61 per cent growth as of the third quarter of 2024.   This was disclosed by the Chairman of the NIA, Kunle Ahmed, during the quarterly briefing on the performance of the insurance industry held at the Insurers’ House ...

British media said William’s attendance at the funeral will be seen as a major milestone in his role as a global statesman and future king.   Charles and his wife Queen Camilla met Pope Francis for 20 minutes during the royal couple’s state visit to Italy earlier this month.   ...

The South-South Zonal Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has appointed caretaker committees to manage the affairs of the Bayelsa and Edo state chapters for the next three months.   The decision was made at the regular zone meeting on Tuesday at the Zonal Secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers ...

The All Progressives Congress has fixed the nomination and administrative fees for aspirants vying for the different seats in the July 12 Local Government Election in Lagos State.   The fees are contained in the party’s election guidelines, jointly signed by Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi and Dr Adeola Jokomba, the APC ...

The Katsina State Government has disbursed a total of N3,173,933,922 as compensation to individuals affected by land acquisitions for various development projects across the state.   In addition, Governor Dikko Radda’s administration has so far invested N859,505,690 in establishing the Katsina State Geographic Information Service, providing all necessary equipment and ...

Four persons have been confirmed dead and several others injured as suspected cultists invaded the Swali community in the heart of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Easter Sunday.   PUNCH Online gathered that the masked assailants arrived in the community at about midnight in a Toyota Hilux van armed ...

  Barrister Olakunle Afolabi Joins NASRE As Legal Adviser   NASRE Confirms Barrister Olakunle Afolabi As Legal Adviser   NASRE Appoints Barrister Olakunle Afolabi As Legal Adviser       The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has officially appointed Barrister Olakunle Afolabi, Esq. as its new Legal ...