Zenith Bank Enters New Era as Ovia Exits, Bello Takes Over Helm

Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the bank’s 35th Annual General Meeting. His retirement follows strict compliance with corporate governance rules set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which mandates a maximum tenure of […]

Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak: 3 Dead, Cruise Ship Stranded In Atlantic

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Barely seven years the world fought and survived the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has again, confirmed two laboratory cases of hantavirus and five suspected infections on board the cruise ship MV Hondius, which is at the moment, anchored off Cape Verde. The ship was travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina […]

Oyo Introduces Daily Environmental Sanitation Monitoring

The Oyo State Government has introduced a daily environmental sanitation monitoring and enforcement system as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during a press briefing held at the ministry’s conference room to mark his first 100 days in office. Aderinto […]

N5.5bn Defamation Suit: Court Set to Deliver Judgment in DSS Case Against SERAP

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja is set to deliver judgment on Tuesday in a N5.5bn defamation suit filed by two operatives of the Department of State Services against the Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project. The operatives, Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele, instituted the suit against SERAP and its […]

Presco Hits New Milestone: 2025 Profit Soars To N121.5 Billion

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Presco Plc, Nigeria’s leading edible oils producer, Reji George has attributed the N121.5 billion 2025 profit recorded to the underlying strength of its operations and the effectiveness of their strategy. He disclosed this while stating the company’s progresses in the year under review. According to him,“Importantly, […]