Work resumes at Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road Project
Work resumes at Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road Project . We remobilised to site since June – Julius Berger Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc remobilised to its Abuja-Kaduna – Zaria-Kano Road project on June 19, 2024. The company has since recommenced asphalt installation works on site. Julius Berger had shut down last year following a force majeure it issued for reasons stated hereunder. Speaking Thursday at the site where the laying of asphalt on the KM 163 of Section 1 of the Abuja – Kaduna high…
GAC Members Meet Obasa Over Proposed Lagos Electricity Law
GAC Members Meet Obasa Over Proposed Lagos Electricity Law From left ... Cardinal James Odumbaku, Sen. Anthony Adefuye, Otunba Henry Ajomale, Rt. Hon. Dr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Dr. Yomi Finnih, Otunba Femi Pedro A delegation of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has visited the Lagos State House of Assembly and held a meeting with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The meeting which held behind closed doors on Thursday afforded a fruitful discussion concerning the proposed Lagos Electrification Agency Law which recently scaled secon…
Fidelity Bank Affirms Industry Leadership with Publication of Its ISSB-Compliant Sustainability Report
Fidelity Bank Affirms Industry Leadership with Publication of Its ISSB-Compliant Sustainability Report In demonstration of its leadership in the Sustainability space, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc – has emerged the first bank to publish its 2023 ISSB-Compliant Sustainability and Climate Report in the Nigerian banking industry. Hosted on the bank’s website on 30 June 2024, the report provides insights into the Bank’s Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets around Sustainability and Climate-related risks…
£2.6bn Fraud: Petro Union Directors Lose Bid to Stop Trial
£2.6bn Fraud: Petro Union Directors Lose Bid to Stop Trial A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday dismissed a No-Case-Submission application filed by three Directors of an oil firm, Petro Union Oil and Gas Limited, who are currently standing trial over an alleged £2.6bn fraud. The trial judge, Justice Mohammed Liman, held in his ruling over the application that the Federal Government had made out a prima facie case against the company and its directors, which requires them to enter a defence. Justice Liman, however, ruled that the compan…
Tier-1 Banks Report 2024: Access Holdings Leads in PBSI Ranking
Tier-1 Banks Report 2024: Access Holdings Leads in PBSI Ranking In recognition of its outstanding performance, Access Holdings PLC has been named the leading Tier-1 Bank in the 2024 Proshare Bank Strength Index (PBSI) report. The PBSI, which evaluates banks based on a comprehensive set of financial metrics derived from audited financial statements for the Financial Year 2023, underscores Access Holdings’ significant strides in the banking sector. Proshare’s latest report places Access Holdings at the forefront, alongside other prominent instit…
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Nigerian Idol Season 9 Top 4 Shine in Bigi-Sponsored Live Show
Nigerian Idol Season 9 Top 4 Shine in Bigi-Sponsored Live Show The Nigerian Idol Season 9 top 4 contestants delivered unforgettable performances on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in a thrilling episode of Nigeria's premier music reality show. Still, the night ended on a bittersweet note as contestant Maio was eliminated. Chioma, Chima, Mira Clear, and Lammy electrified the audience with their dual performance, taking on Nigerian hits and international R&B classics. The evening's excitement peaked with the guest appearance of Nigerian hip-h…
Court orders popular cleric Daddy Hezekiah to pay bank manager N10m for human rights abuse
Court orders popular cleric Daddy Hezekiah to pay bank manager N10m for human rights abuse A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered popular Anambra cleric and founder of Living Christ Mission, Rev. Onokogu Hezekiah (also known as Daddy Hezekiah), to pay N10 million to Polaris Bank manager, Hezekiah Duru, for violating his fundamental human rights. The cleric had filed a petition against Duru, accusing him of financial misappropriation and breach of trust, which led to Duru’s arrest and detention by the police. However, Justice D. Okorowo r…
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