The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and financial institutions to publicly disclose details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets on their official websites. The directive, contained in a circular issued on Monday, is titled “Guidelines on Management of Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances, and Other Financial Assets in Banks…
The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has declared singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted over allegations of a violent attack on state government officials carrying out lawful duties. It stated that a valid court order had been issued for his arrest and presentation at any police station. It was…
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom operator, has revised its data pricing structure, implementing a tariff adjustment of up to 50 per cent. Details of the price revision, which affects various data bundles, were published on the company’s website on Monday. This move aligns with ongoing industry concerns over escalating operational costs. While the company…
More than 30 people have died in a bus crash on a mountainous road in Bolivia, authorities have confirmed. The vehicle plunged nearly 800 meters (2,625 feet) in the southwestern district of Yocalla, with police suspecting the driver lost control. Fourteen others sustained injuries, including four children, according to a hospital official. Several of the…
Members of the Association of Resident Doctors at University College Hospital in Ibadan have embarked on an indefinite strike, an official said on Monday. The association’s General Secretary, Dr Uthman Adedeji, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo State capital that the strike was due to a power outage in some of the hospital’s…
The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has charged quantity surveyors to upskill, network and embrace technological innovations to remain relevant in the face of current economic challenges and climate change. NIQS President, Kene Nzekwe, spoke at the yearly Distinguished Lecture Series organised by the Kaduna State Chapter, themed: “Enhancing the Survival of Quantity Surveying…
There was heavy security presence at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. Officials of the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, and Lagos State Task Force were seen stationed at the Assembly complex main gate to ensure adequate security. The security tension is likely unconnected with the change of leadership at…
The United States has initiated deportation proceedings against Nigerian nationals, with 85 individuals slated to arrive in Lagos and 116 others remaining in detention. The Nigerian Federal Government, through the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has expressed concern over the process and called for a more humane approach. In a statement…
Colombian pop star Shakira has been hospitalized in Peru due to a stomach issue, forcing her to cancel her scheduled performance on Sunday. The singer announced the news in a social media post, apologizing to fans for the unexpected change. “I’m sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to…
The West African Examinations Council, on Sunday, announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results for Private Candidates, Second Series. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina. According to Adesina, a total of 65,023 candidates participated in the examination, with…
