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Reps Finance Committee Begins 2023–2025 Revenue Probe, Summons Finance Ministry, CAC, Customs
The Distinguished Member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, has announced the commencement of a key revenue oversight exercise by the House Committee on Finance.
Troops Rescue 180 Hostages, Arrest 450 Terrorists in Major September Operations
The Defence Headquarters has announced significant gains in the war against terrorism, banditry, and oil theft, confirming that troops rescued 180 kidnapped victims and apprehended 450 terrorists and other criminal elements during various operations across the country in September 2025.
FirstBank’s ₦1 Trillion Digital Loan Disbursement Milestone and the New Era of Inclusive Lending in Nigeria
For decades, Nigeria's credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork, effectively shutting out a large portion of the population working in the informal economy. FirstBank’s digital lending model flipped the script. With the launch of its digital lending model, the bank eliminated collateral requirements and slashed approval times from weeks to under five minutes. Loans now flow through multiple channels including *894# (the Bank’s USSD service), FirstMobile, LitApp, and the FirstMonie agent network, reaching market traders, civil servants, rural farmers and everyday individuals.
FIRSTBANK MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE: ₦1 TRILLION IN INSTANT DIGITAL LOAN DISBURSEMENTS
FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within.
Heeding Remi Tinubu and Nonye Soludo’s advice could make a significant difference
In justifying the reason for embarking on the ongoing protest across the country, one protester, at Ojota, lamented how the price of garri – a flour made from cassava – has gone through the roof. Another protester claimed that they were united in the protest by hunger and that the protest had no leader.
Climate Change: President Tinubu unveils bold vision for greener Nigeria at COP28
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is taking significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future by pioneering initiative to deploy a fleet of 100 electric buses.
Nigerian Troops record significant successes in the fight against insurgency
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have recorded significant successes in the last three months in their efforts to end the insurgency in the North East.
2022 BUDGET: Lagos promises fair representation, greater infrastructure
The Lagos State government on Wednesday assured residents of fair representation and significant investment in the area of infrastructure in the 2022 budget preparation.
ICT in the age of COVID-19
COVID-19 has affected every sector of the economy, including the Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT) sector. Telecommunications services…
Lagosians Will Not Accept Covid-19 As Excuse For Failure, Sanwo-Olu Tells Commissioners, Other Senior Officials
..Promises To Complete Inherited Projects Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday charged members of his cabinet…