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US govt to restrict visas for Nigerians linked to ‘Christian persecution

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The United States government has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting Nigerians found to be involved in actions that undermine religious freedom, particularly those linked to the alleged persecution of Christians in the country. This was disclosed by United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio in a post on X on Wednesday. Rubio explained…

Six Nigerian banks report N3trn profit in 2024

Tomi Lala10 months ago10 months ago011 mins

Six banks in the country posted N3.41 trillion as profit after tax for 2024, up from the N2.1 trillion recorded in the 2023 financial year. This is despite diverse transaction and service complaints, customer dissatisfaction, and the country’s challenging economic situation. The figure represents a 62.38 per cent increase from the amount recorded during the…