Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

EFCC assures CBEX investors of recovery Olukoyede EFCC assures CBEX investors of recovery … work ongoing across the world to bring perpetrators to book. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says individuals who invested in the CBEX digital trading platform will get their money back. EFCC said it was already tracking the CBEX trading platform before the recent public outcry. According to several posts on X, the CBEX, which promised investors a 100 percent return on investment, began experiencing trouble last weekend as many could no longer withdraw their funds. On Monday, aggrieved ‘investors’ had reportedly looted the office of…

Dangote Refinery sells petrol at  ₦835/litre now Dangote refinery Dangote Refinery sells petrol at  ₦835/litre now * New price, a ₦30 reduction from ₦865 per litre few days ago Dangote Refinery Limited has further reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)  otherwise called petrol to ₦835 per litre. This is coming after the recent implementing a ₦15 price reduction in its loading cost for PMS. The new price represents a ₦30 reduction from ₦865 per litre implemented six days ago, marking a 3.5 per cent decrease, and a ₦45 reduction from the ₦880 per litre sold by the…

Access Holdings Records 88% Growth In Gross Earnings To N4.88 Trillion Access Holdings PLC (“the Group”) (Bloomberg: ACCESSCO), a leading African financial services group, has announced its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024. The Group delivered 88% year-on-year growth in gross earnings, rising from N2.594 trillion in 2023 to N4.878 trillion in 2024. The strong performance was driven by diversified income streams, with interest income growing by 110% to N3.480 trillion and non-interest income increasing by 47.8% to N1.397 trillion, supported by robust retail banking activities, digital expansion, and a dynamic trading strategy. Profit before…

Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson At 45th, Celebrates Birthday In Grand Style Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson At 45th, Celebrates Birthday In Grand Style The iconic screen diva, prolific filmmaker, and National President of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) Nigeria, Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson marked her 45th birthday in an exquisite celebration filled with love, gratitude, and glamour. The renowned actress, producer, and philanthropist, who is also the Founder/President of Queen Blessing Foundation (QBF) and MD/CEO of BQ Productions International Limited, took to social media to express her heartfelt appreciation to God, family,…

Lagos PFN To Collaborate ACRM With Purposeful Reputation For The Church In Nigeria Lagos PFN To Collaborate ACRM With Purposeful Reputation For The Church In Nigeria The Lagos State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), and the Association of Church Reputation Managers (ACRM), are seeking areas of collaboration that can lead to improved and enhanced public image and perception of the Church in Nigeria. Chairman of Lagos PFN, Pastor Yemi Davids, and the Convener of ACRM, Pastor Joseph ‘Yemi Adeniran, during a courtesy visit to the former, agreed that there was a need to project the Body of…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Presents “There Is More” Campaign: A Rallying Call For CEOs In Nigeria Stanbic IBTC Bank Presents “There Is More” Campaign: A Rallying Call For CEOs In Nigeria Stanbic IBTC Bank ignites a nationwide conversation with the launch of its latest thematic campaign, ‘There is Possible, Then There is More.’ Anchored by a compelling open letter to Nigeria’s CEOs, the initiative challenges business leaders and innovators to transcend current horizons, fostering a mindset of amplified possibility, sustained growth, and transformative partnerships, with Stanbic IBTC Bank positioned as a pivotal enabler. The campaign officially debuted with a striking teaser,…

Chibok girls 11th anniversary; parents get N10m. Chibok girls parents Chibok girls 11th anniversary; parents get N10m * only 189 Chibok girls have been rescued so far. The Borno State Government has donated N10 million and food items to the 276 parents of the kidnapped Chibok girls as part of activities to commemorate their 11th year missing anniversary. According to a statement posted on Tuesday on the official Facebook page of the state ministry of Information and Internal Security, the event took place on Monday and saw the coming together of grieving parents, community leaders and government officials in the…

Ndume asks for naira stabilisation, hails Tinubu on food security The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. Photo: Google Ndume asks for naira stabilisation, hails Tinubu on food security The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, lauded the Federal Government over its declaration of national emergency on food insecurity. Ali Ndume gave the commendation in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja. His plaudit comes barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu made the declaration on Monday, while opening the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja. The president, who was represented at…

NLNG prize for literature surpasses entry records NLNG logo NLNG prize for literature surpasses entry records The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, has hit a historic high, receiving a record-breaking 252 entries for its 2025 edition. This record-breaking number exceeds the 2024 total of 163 entries and the 2021 Prose Fiction cycle’s 202, reflecting a surge in Nigeria’s literary creativity. The prestigious literature prize, which is now in its 21st year, rotates among Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Children’s Literature, offering a $100,000 cash award. This was made known on Tuesday during the 2025 Nigeria Prize…

Adeboye inducted as Boys, Girls Brigade patrons Adeboye, wife inducted as Boys, Girls Brigade patrons Adeboye inducted as Boys, Girls Brigade patrons The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, have been officially inducted as the Patron and Patroness General of the Boys Brigade Nigeria and Girls Brigade Nigeria. While announcing the induction via Facebook on Tuesday, the church described the honour as a testament to their commitment to the all-around growth and development of young individuals in RCCG and around the world. The post read, “Our Father-in-the-Lord…