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FG, States, LGCs share N1.411trillion October 2024 revenue
The Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils has shared a total sum of N1.411 trillion being October 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue. The revenue was shared at the November 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Bauchi State, and chaired by the Accountant General of…
Read More »Water ministry, SON partners to enhance irrigation water quality
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation is collaborating with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to enhance the quality of irrigation water in the country. This was disclosed during the meeting of the Technical Committee on Water Quality, focusing on developing the Nigerian Standard for Irrigation Water Quality…
Read More »Tinubu sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe University Council, VC, Registrar
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar. The council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included five other…
Read More »NNPC’s Utapate crude grade hits global oil market
…OML 13 asset eyes 80,000bpd by end of 2025 In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market. It would be recalled…
Read More »‘I DID MY BEST” – RAFAEL NADAL BOWS OUT OF TENNIS AFTER SPAIN DEFEAT
Rafael Nadal soaked in the emotion of a memorable but bittersweet evening in Malaga as his professional career came to an end. The 38-year-old opted to make the Davis Cup Finals his last event having accepted last month that his body would no longer allow him to compete at the…
Read More »Only Katsina, Kaduna accessed 2024 UBE matching grant with 34 states, FCT yet to respond – UBEC
Nigeria’s Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has confirmed that 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are yet to access the 2024 Universal Basic Education (UBE) matching grant with only Katsina and Kaduna states that had done so. The Executive Secretary, UBEC, Hamid Bobboyi said in Abuja on Monday…
Read More »TikToker Javis, Undergoes Successful Mouth Tumor Surgery
TikToker and content creator Elizabeth Amadou, widely recognized as Javis or Jadrolita, has thrilled fans with news of her recovery following a successful surgery to remove a mouth tumor. The popular streamer first raised concerns about her health during a TikTok live session, where she revealed an alarming swelling on…
Read More »Kogi: EFCC Grants Bail to Yahaya Bello’s Co-Defendants
*Requests Court Extension for Bello’s Appearance Concisedaily – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to co-defendants of former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in an alleged money laundering case. During a hearing before Justice Maryann Anenih at an Abuja High Court on Thursday, EFCC counsel…
Read More »NAICOM, EFCC Strengthen Partnership to Combat Fraud in Insurance Sector
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have bolstered their partnership to address money laundering and other financial fraud affecting growth in Nigeria’s insurance sector. This renewed commitment was announced during a working visit by NAICOM’s leadership, led by Commissioner for Insurance and Chief…
Read More »Access Bank (UK) Acquire Majority Stake in Mauritius-Based AfrAsia Bank Limited
Access Holdings PLC (“Access Holdings”) has announce that The Access Bank UK Limited (“Access UK”), a subsidiary of its banking group, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a majority equity stake in AfrAsia Bank Limited (“AfrAsia Bank”), the third-largest bank in Mauritius by total assets. Mauritius, known for…
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