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Court dismisses police officer’s “no-case” submission in murder of Lagos lawyer

On: April 4, 2023

By Chinyere Omeire A Lagos High Court on Monday dismissed a “no-case’’ submission filed by ASP Drambi Vandi, who allegedly shot a Lagos-lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem to death on Dec. 25, 2022. Vandi had filed his “no-case’’ application on Feb. 28, praying the court to quash the chargeContinue Reading

Parallex Bank gets $10m trade finance facility from Afreximbank

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 30, 2023

In: Banking

By Lydia Ngwakwe Nigeria’s Parallex Bank Ltd. has received $10 million trade finance facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Dr Femi Bakre, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Parallex Bank, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bakre said theContinue Reading

Afreximbank proposes creation of “Domestic Financial System’’ for Africa’s development

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 29, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lydia Ngwakwe Prof. Benedict Oramah, President/Chairman, Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has proposed creation of a Domestic Financial System that would allow Africa develop, prosper and earn respect. He made the proposal at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Annual Lecture with theContinue Reading

Zimbabwe’s WestProp lists on Victoria Falls stock exchange

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 29, 2023

In: Foreign

By Adebola Adegoke A leading Zimbabwean property company, WestProp Holdings, has announced its official listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. Dr Michael Louis, Chairman of the Board, announced at a news conference held in Zimbabwe that the company would formally be listed on April 29. He said theContinue Reading

Diya: Gov. Abiodun takes over burial arrangements

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 28, 2023

In: General News

By Oladapo Udom The Governor of Ogun State, Mr Dapo Abiodun, on Monday said that the state would take over the burial of Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya, to give him a befitting farewell. Abiodun said this during his condolence visit to the family at the late Diya’s residence at Continue Reading

Lt.-Gen. Diya was pioneer in many endeavours – Aide

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 26, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Oladapo Udom Mr Olawale Adekoya, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to deceased Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya, on Sunday described him as a pioneering leader in many endeavours. Born at Odogbolu, Ogun, on April 3, 1944, Diya died on March 26 at a Lagos Hospital at the age ofContinue Reading

FG confirms May 3 for commencement of 2023 Census

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 26, 2023

In: General News

By Justina Auta The 2023 National Population and Housing Census is to commence on May 3, the Federal Government has confirmed. Dr Garba Abari, a member of the Publicity and Advocacy Committee on 2023 National Population and Housing Census, confirmed this on Sunday in Abuja when he appeared onContinue Reading

Stakeholders lament absence of GBV court in Ebonyi

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 26, 2023

In: Health

By Uchenna Ugwu The Ebonyi Gender-based Violence (GBV) Taskforce has decried the non-availability of a special court for GBV cases saying it poses challenges to efforts in giving quick justice to victims. Mrs Faithvin Nwanchor, Ebonyi Coordinator, GBV Task force, made this known on Sunday during a quarterly GBVContinue Reading

NOA D-G cautions politicians against inciting statements

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 26, 2023

In: General News

By Ikenna Uwadileke Dr Garba Abari, Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), has cautioned politicians against inciting comments capable of threatening the peace and unity of the country. Abari spoke on Sunday in Abuja when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “Some politicians are fanning the embers ofContinue Reading

Indian envoy urges Nigerians to embrace Yoga for well-being

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 26, 2023

In: Health

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Gangandharan Balasubramanian, has called on Nigerians to embrace Yoga practice as a way of improving their physical and mental well-being. The High Commissioner told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja that Yoga should beContinue Reading

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