For many Nigerians, home ownership has always felt like a long dream parked somewhere between someday and maybe. However, the MREIF Mortgage Loan by FirstBank of Nigeria is quietly changing that narrative. Here are five things you should know: Designed for Real People. This is not a luxury only scheme. It is structured to help middle income earners move from rent payments to ownership with a manageable repayments plan. 2.Single-Digit Interest Is Real (Yes, Really) At 9.75% per annum, this isn’t your typical Nigerian mortgage with rates that make your eyes water. In a market where double-digit interest is the norm,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong, resilient, and future-ready financial institution. This affirmation reflects the Bank’s adherence to regulatory requirements and its strategic focus on strengthening its capital base to support sustainable growth, innovation and improved service delivery to customers. With this milestone, Alpha Morgan Bank is well positioned to continue expanding its footprint with its 14 approved branches across different states, while deepening inclusivity and enhancing the range of banking solutions…
The Delta State Police Command wishes to formally inform the good people of Delta State, particularly shortlisted applicants in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, that the Police Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, will commence physical and credential screening from Monday, 9th March, 2026 to Friday, 18th April, 2026. In Delta State, the screening exercise will take place at the Cenotaph, Asaba, strictly in accordance with the date and time specified on each applicant’s Invitation Slip. Candidates must log on to npfapplication.psc.gov.ng to confirm their status and print…
Barely one month after basking in the euphoria of a presidential pardon and dramatic return from exile, Yoruba Nation firebrand Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has plunged Ibadan into fresh crisis mode, this time unleashing his loyalists on real estate companies across the ancient city in a reign of terror that has left developers trembling. In a chilling replay of his combative past, Igboho has been spotted storming construction sites with a war convoy of over 15 vehicles, flanked by armed boys who descend on unsuspecting real estate firms like a swarm…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc, today 4th March 2026 convened his inaugural Conference with Senior Police Officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, bringing together Strategic Managers of the Nigeria Police Force for high-level deliberations on institutional priorities and national security imperatives. The Conference, which marks the first official strategic engagement between the Inspector-General of Police and senior leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force since his assumption of office, is designed to align operational directives, reinforce command responsibility, and set clear performance benchmarks for his administration. In his opening…
Photo caption: L-R: District Head, Kyangakwai, Alhaji Suleiman Musa; Former Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly, Mr Isma’ila Abdulmumuni Kamba; District Head, Kamba (Sarkin Shikon Kamba), Mamuda Zarummai; Council Secretary, Dandi Local Government, Kebbi State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Muhammad; and Regional Bank Head, North-West Zone 2, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Muhammad Lawal-Ahijo; at the official commissioning of the new Fidelity Bank Plc branch in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State recently. Residents of Kamba in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State have welcomed the opening of a new branch of Fidelity Bank Plc, describing it as a major…
The Lagos State Commandant emphasizes the importance of synergy during road constructions to avoid vandalism of fiber optic cables and other critical national assets and infrastructure in the state … The protection of critical national assets and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, telecommunication cables, power and energy, oil and gas pipelines, rail et ce tera in Nigeria are amongst the core mandates of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ). In the light of the above, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Office of Infrastructure, Engineer Olufemi Olubunmi Daramola in a strategic…
In celebration of the Easter season, Adron Homes and Properties Limited has announced the launch of its much-anticipated Easter Fiesta Promo, offering Nigerians a unique opportunity to secure land ownership with a 30 percent discount and flexible payment plans of up to 36 months. The promo, which runs for a limited period, is designed to make property acquisition easier and more rewarding for families, working professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking to build long-term wealth through real estate. According to the company, the Easter Fiesta covers its estates located in Lagos, Shimawa, Sagamu, Atan–Ota, Papalanto, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Osun, Ekiti, Abuja…
The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Yunus Akintunde, has commended the leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State Chapter, for the successful conduct of the party’s State Congress held at Liberty Stadium. Speaking with journalists at the venue of the Congress, Senator Akintunde expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and rancour-free exercise, describing it as a clear demonstration of the party’s internal cohesion, maturity, and strong organisational capacity. The lawmaker also congratulated the newly constituted State Executive Council of the party, particularly Chief Adeyemo Alake, who emerged as the State Chairman, alongside other elected…
In the intricate choreography of urban administration, traffic management stands as one of the most complex and consequential responsibilities of governance particularly within a megacity of Lagos’ magnitude. Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial epicentre and a pulsating hub of continental enterprise, depends profoundly on the seamless movement of people, goods and services. Its highways and boulevards, bridges and interchanges, industrial corridors and residential arteries collectively sustain the economic heartbeat of the nation. To manage such an expansive mobility ecosystem demands not only regulatory authority but also visionary acumen, structural ingenuity and institutional resilience. It is within this demanding operational…