FirstBank has reaffirmed its leadership in digital banking with the expansion of its Digital Xperience Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to deliver cutting-edge financial services. Speaking at the launch, Managing Director/CEO Olusegun Alebiosu emphasized the bank’s commitment to global banking standards. “The Digital Xperience Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art features designed to provide a seamless and interactive banking experience,” Alebiosu …

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee passed away on Tuesday from cardiac arrest, according to a spokesperson for the South Korean tech giant. He was 63. Han, who was born in 1962, had been leading Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile devices businesses since 2022. That same year, he was appointed vice chairman and CEO. His co-CEO, Jun Young-Hyun, who was recently …

The Federal Government has announced a strategic partnership with Brazilian livestock company JBJ Brazil to establish a massive 100,000-hectare cattle ranch in Niger State. The initiative aims to accommodate 100,000 bulls and significantly enhance livestock production in Nigeria. Minister of Livestock Development, Malam Idi Mukhtar, disclosed the plan during his visit to Governor Umaru Bago in Minna on Monday, as …

SAO Agro, a key investor leading the Ondo Special Agro Processing Zone, recently welcomed Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to its 10,120-hectare commercial oil palm estate in Ore, Ondo State. The visit highlighted the state government’s commitment to supporting large-scale agribusinesses like SAO Agro and JB Farms, which employ thousands and drive food security and rural development. As a symbolic show …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has uncovered an illegal crude oil reservoir hidden in a forest in Obe-Akingboye, Ilaje Local Government Area. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, the discovery was made during a joint operation on Sunday at about 2:12 p.m. However, no arrests were made as the …

The Federal Government has reassured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that the backlog of their newly approved N77,000 monthly allowance will be paid, despite months of delay. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, made this assurance during an interview, emphasize that the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise. “The backlog will be paid. It may not be …

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, describing the development as unfortunate. Ibas commended Nwaeke for his contributions during his tenure and wished him success in his future endeavors. Dr. Iyingi Brown, Permanent Secretary (Welfare) in the Office of the Head of Service, has …

The Federal Government has assured power generation companies (Gencos) that steps are being taken to offset the N4.7 trillion debt owed to them to prevent a nationwide blackout. Concerns have been raised over the liquidity crisis in the sector, with some Gencos struggling to sustain operations due to unpaid invoices. Gas-fired power plants are particularly affected, as they face difficulties …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, Bishop Matthew Kukah, and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have expressed concerns that democracy is not working in Nigeria, calling for urgent reforms. Speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of former Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha in Abuja, Obasanjo criticized the Western model of democracy, stating that it does not align with Africa’s values. …

MTN Nigeria has announced the commencement of applications for the fourth edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a six-month fellowship aimed at enhancing the skills of media professionals in the evolving media and technology landscape. In partnership with the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University, the programme will begin on May 19, 2025, and includes a study …