Nigeria news today headlines : Friday 1st November 2024
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Q3 2024: Zenith Bank Records Triple-Digit Topline Growth As PBT Hits N1.0trn
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, recording a remarkable triple-digit growth of 118% from N1.33 trillion reported in Q3 2023 to N2.9 trillion in Q3 2024. This performance underscores the Group’s resilience and market leadership in spite of the challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the
Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Sack NDDC Board Chairman
ABUJA – Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit against President Bola Tinubu, the Senate President, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and its Chairman, Mr. Chiedu Ebie. The suit marked, FHC/ ABJ/CS/28/2024, was initially brought before the court by
We Inherited Over 2000 Road Projects, Terminated 10 Contracts — Umahi
AKURE – The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has disclosed that no fewer than 2000 road projects running into trillions of naira were met by the President Bola Tinubu-led government. He also said that 10 contracts have been terminated by the ministry for nonperformance by the construction companies. The minister assured the people of Ondo
23 Persons Feared Killed In Fresh Herdsmen Attacks On Benue Community
MAKURDI – About 23 persons may have been killed by Fulani militia herdsmen during an attack on Anyiin in Logo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State on Wednesday. Daily Independent gathered that the attack which commenced about 6:32p.m on Wednesday, and lasted for over 3 hours, also learnt that scores have been declared missing.
Nigerians Need To Acquire Technical Skills For Manufacturing To Thrive – Olawore
Mr. Oluseun Olawore is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Olawore Motor Company (OMC), a company that fabricates and manufactures cars in Nigeria. In this interview with IIKECHI EZEAKO, he said that the company is poised to get its manufacturing licence from the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and become the leading
IATA Sets For Digital Currencies In Financial Settlement Systems
LAGOS – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is considering offering of digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry. Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services, in a statement, said that digitalisation impacts many aspects of human daily lives, including the currency they use.
We’ve Not Received IPMAN Payment To Buy Petrol — Dangote Refinery
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Thursday night clarified that it has not received any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to purchase refined petroleum products. A statement by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Group, said “although discussions are ongoing with IPMAN, it is misleading to suggest that
Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (01/11/24)
Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: NEC Asks Tinubu To Withdraw Tax Reform Bills From NASS… Orders Integrity Review Of Nigeria’s Waterways, Dams… Says 321 Dead In 34 States On Account Of Flooding… Tinubu Not Against Northerners With Tax
FG Apologises Over Incessant National Grid Collapse
The Federal Government has apologised over the recent collapse of the national grid which caused power outages for several days in 17 states of Northern Nigeria. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the apology on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, describing the situation as “very unfortunate.” The
FG Gives Citizens Nine Months To Return Dollars Into Banking System
ABUJA – The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has revealed a new government policy that would permit Nigerians who currently hold dollars outside the formal banking system to bring those funds into the financial system. Edun said such individuals have a nine-month grace period to comply with the directive
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