44 h. ago Court Freezes 30 Osun LGs’ Accounts Amid Federal Allocation Dispute

The protracted legal battle over the control of local government allocations in Osun State intensified on Thursday, as the Oyo State High Court directed the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to freeze 30 accounts operated by the sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) council chairmen. The interim injunction, obtained by the currently elected 30 council chairmen, […] The post Court Freezes 30 Osun LGs’ Accounts Amid Federal Allocation Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Sterling Bank scraps account maintenance fees in landmark Independence Day move

Sterling Bank has announced the removal of Account Maintenance Fees (AMF) on all personal accounts, marking another bold step in read more Sterling Bank scraps account maintenance fees in landmark Independence Day move

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4 d. ago Independence Day: Sterling Bank Scraps Account Maintenance Fees

As Nigerians mark 65th Independence Day, Sterling Bank has announced the scrapping of Account Maintenance Fees (AMF) across all personal accounts. This decision is coming months after abolishing transfer fees on local online transactions in April 2025. The Bank said the decision cuts at the heart of a revenue model that has long cost Nigerian […]

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5 d. ago CBN, OAGF Deny Release Of Withheld Osun LG Funds To APC Members

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ànd the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) have denied reports of the release of the witheld Osun State Local Government financial allocations to the chairmen and councillors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2022. The two agencies of government told […]

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5 d. ago CBN, OAGF deny releasing withheld Osun LG funds to APC chairmen, councillors

Tribune Online CBN, OAGF deny releasing withheld Osun LG funds to APC chairmen, councillors The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja denied the release of the Osun State Local Government withheld financial allocations... CBN, OAGF deny releasing withheld Osun LG funds to APC chairmen, councillors Tribune Online

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6 d. ago REVEALED: Court document shows bank accounts FG paid Osun LG allocations into

Tribune Online REVEALED: Court document shows bank accounts FG paid Osun LG allocations into The funds were lodged in newly opened accounts in the names of the 30 councils by the court-sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government chairmen and councillors. REVEALED: Court document shows bank accounts FG paid Osun LG allocations into Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Kizz Daniel Dispels Rumours Of Court Order Restricting His Bank Accounts Amid Berlin Concert Fallout

Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has dismissed circulating rumours claiming that a court order froze his bank accounts over an alleged breach of contract tied to a 2022 concert in Berlin. According to the rumours, the singer was accused of failing to honour his commitment to perform at the Afrobeats Meets Berlin concert in September 2022, […] The post Kizz Daniel Dispels Rumours Of Court Order Restricting His Bank Accounts Amid Berlin Concert Fallout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FBI Offers $10,000 Reward For Nigerian Suspect Over Alleged Bank Fraud

The FBI said he allegedly attempted to cash fraudulent cheques and used stolen identities of US citizens to open bank accounts. The post FBI Offers $10,000 Reward For Nigerian Suspect Over Alleged Bank Fraud appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Federal High Court transfers EFCC’s suit freezing Mele Kyari’s bank accounts

Tribune Online Federal High Court transfers EFCC’s suit freezing Mele Kyari’s bank accounts “The commission has written to Jaiz Bank where the accounts referred to are domiciled for the Federal High Court transfers EFCC’s suit freezing Mele Kyari’s bank accounts Tribune Online

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1 week ago Lagos: Six Nabbed For Allegedly Kidnapping Business Partner, Using His Phone To Withdraw From His Bank Account

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of six men accused of abducting their business associate in the Lekki area of Lagos. The victim, who is widely known by the nickname “Senator,” was reportedly held hostage for three days following a disagreement over a business transaction. According to a police source who spoke […] The post Lagos: Six Nabbed For Allegedly Kidnapping Business Partner, Using His Phone To Withdraw From His Bank Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Culprit caught’ – Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima gives update on N1.5m unauthorised bank transfer

By John Ogunsemore Nollywood actress and producer, Ibinabo Fiberesima has said that the culprit behind an unauthorised transfer of N1.5 million from her bank account has been identified. “I found the culprit,” Fiberesima disclosed in a terse response to this reporter’s message seeking information about the incident on Tuesday. On Monday, the actress took to […] The post ‘Culprit caught’ – Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima gives update on N1.5m unauthorised bank transfer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AfDB takes over Africa’s natural capital accounting secretariat managed by World Bank

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has assumed hosting of the Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice (Africa NCA-CoP) Secretariat, read more AfDB takes over Africa’s natural capital accounting secretariat managed by World Bank

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2 w. ago FIRS to Nigerians: You can open bank accounts without presenting tax ID

Tribune Online FIRS to Nigerians: You can open bank accounts without presenting tax ID “The misconception that Nigerians can not own or operate a bank account without a tax ID overlooks the integrated design of the new TIN system... FIRS to Nigerians: You can open bank accounts without presenting tax ID Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria reiterates importance of tax ID in banking transactions

Tribune Online Nigeria reiterates importance of tax ID in banking transactions THE Federal Government has restated the mandatory use of Tax Identification Numbers (Tax IDs) for certain financial transactions, particularly in opening and operating bank accounts, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency and boost tax compliance. The clarification follows renewed public interest in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), which mandates financial institutions to […] Nigeria reiterates importance of tax ID in banking transactions Tribune Online

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3 w. ago No Proceeds Of Kidnapping Found In My Bank Accounts — Kwara Monarch

The Oba of Babanla in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Adegboyega Yusuf, Arojojoye II , on Wednesday, debunked the rumour that money running into millions of naira were found in his bank accounts. Babanla community has been in the news in recent times following the incessant attacks on the residents of the community […]

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3 w. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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last month Osun ALGON accuses CBN of replacing civil servants with APC members as signatories to LG bank accounts

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of colluding with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to illegally open bank accounts in the names of local governments. At a press conference held in Osogbo yesterday, the state ALGON chairman, Sarafadeen Awotunde, flanked […] The post Osun ALGON accuses CBN of replacing civil servants with APC members as signatories to LG bank accounts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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