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$225m debt row: FirstBank accuses Obaigbena’s GHL of breach, diversion
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has slammed the General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), owned by Nduka Obaigbena over breaches in the $225 million loan deal The case is currently under litigation
14/01/2025
Federal Government, U.S. sign deal to repatriate $52.88 million Alison-Madueke’s corruption proceeds to Nigeria
The Federal Government and the U.S. Government have signed an agreement for the repatriation of not less than 52.88 million dollars of forfeited corruption proceeds to Nigeria.
11/01/2025
Lagos Commissioner refutes viral assault video claims at J. Randle Centre
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has reacted to a viral video that surfaced online, shedding light on an incident at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History.
09/01/2025
EXPANDING FOOTPRINT – NIGERIA’S FIRSTBANK SETS SIGHTS ON ETHIOPIA, ANGOLA, CAMEROON
Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up to new opportunities.
09/01/2025
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Project LOUD to empower 3,000 Lagosians with Life-Changing Skills
The Project LOUD Sanwo-Olu ICT and Skill Acquisition Centre has announced plans for the sixth edition of its intensive training programme aimed at equipping 3,000 Lagos residents with essential vocational and ICT skills.
09/01/2025
ALEBIOSU: IN LINE WITH OUR VISION, FIRSTBANK IS WELL-POSITIONED TO BREAK NEW GROUNDS IN 2025 AND BEYOND
As the foremost Nigerian bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited no doubt has a history of curating products and services that not only meet the immediate and future needs of its customers. In this interview with THISDAY, the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu described 2025 as the beginning of the bank’s new strategic planning horizon when it is poised to double down on its market dominance position across all the markets where the bank operates.
08/01/2025
Tinubu urged to mediate in NNPCL-Dangote Refinery crude oil supply dispute
Concerned Nigerian Citizens have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Dangote Refinery.
07/01/2025
Lagos kicks off 2025 with spectacular Tourism Roadshow
The Lagos State Government has set an ambitious tone for 2025 by launching a groundbreaking tourism roadshow, aimed at doubling the sector’s contribution to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
05/01/2025
Tinubu’s hope not in tandem with Nigeria’s economic realities – TUC
The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, remarked that the optimism conveyed in President Bola Tinubu’s New Year speech does not align with the current economic condition of the nation.
01/01/2025
Federal Government allocates ₦30b to boost mechanized farming in 30 Universities of Agriculture
The Federal Government has approved a sum of N30bn for the nation’s 30 universities of agriculture to commence mechanized farming with immediate effect.
01/01/2025