‘FCT Debt Has Risen More Than Fourfold Since Wike Assumes Office As Minister’
LAGOS AUGUST 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Capital Territory’s domestic debt has risen more than fourfold since…
‘FCT Debt Has Risen More Than Fourfold Since Wike Assumes Office As Minister’
LAGOS AUGUST 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Capital Territory’s domestic debt has risen more than fourfold since Nyesom Wike assumed office as minister of the FCT in August 2023, moving the territory from among Nigeria’s least indebted sub-national governments to the second-highest debtor, PREMIUM TIMES analysis of data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) has shown. When Mr Wike…
Union Bank Of Nigeria Attains PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification
LAGOS AUGUST 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, the foremost global standard governing the protection of payment card account data. The certification took effect on 11 August 2026. PCI DSS sets a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to…
Police Confirm Release Of Abducted Jezco Boss, Rev Sister, Declare Manhunt For Kidnappers
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the safe release of the Chairman of Jezco Group, Joseph Ezeokafor, and a reverend sister, ten days after they were abducted by armed men in the Ifite-Awka area of Anambra State. The victims, according to the Police, were picked up by a family member at…
Benue Violence: Peter Obi Storms Otukpo-Nobi, Sympathises With Families Of Victims
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has visited Otukpo-Nobi and the people of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State to condole with victims and families affected by the recent attack in the community. Obi, during the condolence visit, commiserated with families who…
Polaris Bank Hosts Employees’ Kids To A Day Of Fun, Learning And Workplace Discovery
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS) – Polaris Bank has hosted some children of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery as part of its commitment to strengthening employee engagement and creating meaningful experiences for staff and their families. The “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, which welcomed children aged six…
Heavy Flood Triggered By Torrential Rainfall Pursues Anambra Monarch Out Of Palace
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Heavy flooding triggered by torrential rainfall has forced the traditional ruler of Obosi Kingdom in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Chidubem Iweka III, out of his palace. The flooding reportedly overwhelmed parts of the community following intense rainfall, leaving the monarch’s palace and surrounding areas badly affected….
Ghana Police Arrest Nigerian, Kill Two Suspects In Foiled Attempt To Rob Three Banks
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)- The Ghana Police Service say they have arrested a Nigerian identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi and killed two other suspected members of a robbery gang during an intelligence-led operation in Accra. The police said the operation, which took place on Thursday, foiled an alleged plan by a robbery syndicate to attack…
How ICPC Spends One Year To Unearth 900 Ghost Workers Allegedly Inserted Into Govt Payrolls
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has uncovered cases of ghost workers allegedly inserted into government payrolls, including an official who enrolled 14 members of his family and another who allegedly collected 13 salaries. The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering the keynote…
