Nigerian banks stable despite COVID-19, says NDIC

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says banks have remained resilient, stable, and sound in spite of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bello Hassan, managing director/chief executive, NDIC, said this at the opening of the NDI…

APC aspirants rush for forms as sale closes Tuesday

Aspirants, particularly those contesting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket are seen in a rush to obtain the expression of interest and nomination forms. This is apparently to beat unforeseen circumstances ahead of the closure …

Presidency: Court places Emefiele’s plea on hold

A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the request of Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami p…

Obaseki kicks off ‘operation plan Edo’

The Edo State government has commenced ‘Operation Plan Edo,’ an exercise aimed at recertifying building plans and collecting data on the socio-economic needs of communities within the Benin metropolis. Commissioner for physical planning, urban and regi…