1m applicants seek N1.3tr Consumer Credit Loan
More than one million applicants have made a cumulative N1.3trillion loan request from Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CreditCorp). They are among those eyeing participation in the consumer credit scheme of the Federal Government due to go into operation very soon….
As Femi Otedola Multiplies His Fortunes Beyond Expectations
Time has a remarkable way of refining a person’s abilities. It even has the tendency to reveal hidden depths, deepening acumen and strengthening strategic foresight. Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is the perfect example of such an evolution, as he is…
Customs intercept containers carrying arms worth N13.9bn
The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives intercepted nine containers carrying offensive items including arms, ammunition, Illicit drugs and second-hand clothes worth N13.9 billion. The Comptroller-General, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists in Onne Port, Rivers…
Ethiopian Airlines announces FG’s withdrawal from Nigeria Air project
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the Nigerian government is no longer interested in establishing the proposed Nigeria Air joint venture. This confirmation came from the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, in Dubai over the weekend. The announcement was…
Drug dealers’ boldness to seek court’s protection baffles Kano gov
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed shock over the boldness displayed by certain drug dealers, who have obtained court orders for the release…
N180tr Fed Govt’s Consumer Credit scheme set for takeoff
This is part of key major campaign promises of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with the student loan scheme, which is also due to begin in September Chief Executive Officer of CreditCorp, Uzoma Nwagba, told The Nation that the agency…
Ex-Konga CEO, Imudia did not commit suicide — Family
The family of the late former Chief Executive of e-commerce giant, Konga, Nick Imudia has debunked reports that the Group CEO of D.light International committed suicide. It said that investigations were still ongoing on the cause of his death as…
Music, poetry, wine tasting and more to celebrate Soyinka @ 90
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, takes centre stage at The Africa Centre, London in a vibrant 9-day programme honouring his immense contributions to literature, culture and human/civil rights advocacy. The programme, which is one of the many activities lined up…
Rita Dominic knocks critics after being mocked over new movie role
Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has responded to an X user, who shamed her over a movie role considered beneath her status in the film industry. The X user had mocked her involvement in the Lekki Wives reality show, claiming…
Napoli silent on Osimhen after sacking six
Former Italian champions Napoli remain silent on the future of Nigeria international striker victor Osimhen despite announcing the departure of six first-team players. Yesterday, Napoli officially confirmed that six players will be leaving the club upon the expiry of their contracts,…