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UBA Group to Commence Full Banking Operations in France “As part of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to France, the Chairman of UBA Group, in the presence of President Tinubu and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, signed a landmark business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister, …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has officially relocated its headquarters to a new facility in the Jahi area of Abuja. The first phase of the project inaugurated during an interdenominational service on Wednesday, is expected to be completed with the 2025 budgetary provisions. This was disclosed in a statement …

There was a mild drama Wednesday at the National Assembly, Abuja, as the Senate attempted to allow members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), had moved for suspension of Order 12 to allow for visitors into the chamber. Bamidele …

Tuesday’s Champions League matches yielded mixed results for English powerhouses Arsenal and Manchester City, as they engaged in six-goal thrillers. Arsenal cruised to an impressive 5-1 victory against Sporting in Portugal, while Manchester City squandered a 3-0 lead, settling for a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord. Manchester City, reeling from five consecutive …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of the newly launched Port Harcourt Refinery. After several postponements, the Port Harcourt refinery finally commenced fuel production on Tuesday. The …

The Deputy Minister of Finance in Ghana and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, allegedly brandished a pistol during an altercation with some youths on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses told a Ghanaian news platform, 3news, that the incident unfolded when the youths confronted Amoah, accusing him of failing to honour …

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a 2025 budget proposal of ₦971 billion to the State House of Assembly. Presenting the budget, tagged “Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity”, on Tuesday, Mbah highlighted that the proposal represents a significant leap from the 2024 budget of ₦521.5 billion, …

After several postponements, the Port Harcourt refinery has finally commenced fuel production. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited confirmed this to our correspondent on Tuesday. NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, said the loading of trucks would start today. “Port Harcourt Refinery begins production. Truck loading starts today, Tuesday,” Soneye told our …

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved for second reading a bill to repeal the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Act, 1959, and any amendments thereto, and to enact the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (Establishment) Act, 2023, along with related matters. The bill, sponsored by Ademorin Kuye, the member representing Shomolu …

Athletic Club de Bilbao beat Real Sociedad (1-0) in the Basque derby on matchday 14 of LaLiga on Sunday at the ‘Cathedral’, and moved into fifth place, close to the Champions League places. In this duel between two teams playing in the Europa League, Oihan Sancet scored the winning goal …