At least 78 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military raids in Jenin since Oct. 7, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in Ramallah, making it the deadliest period in the city in recent years. Across the West Bank, at least 286 Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 7, most …
Read More »Christmas: Access Bank unveils season of Rewards to excite Customers
Santa came early for Access Bank customers as the top financial institution unveils exciting rewards and mouth-watering discounts on its products to excite and enhance the joy and spirit of the festive season. The campaign will reward customers with cash prizes up to N1million, Shopping vouchers, huge discounts and exciting …
Read More »Photos: West Bank family sees no hope of justice in settler killings
Moussa is eight years old and really likes marbles. But for the past month, this Palestinian boy, living in the occupied West Bank, has a new game: “Pretend daddy isn’t dead.” He calls his dad, imagines what he did with his day, and acts like he is suddenly going to …
Read More »CBN to freeze Bank accounts without BVN and NIN starting April 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says beginning from April 2024 , it will freeze accounts without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN). A circular released by the apex bank on Friday, December 1, instructed banks to place a “Post no Debit” restriction which prevents …
Read More »Gunmen kill Ogun gov’s office accountant, escape with money he withdrew from bank
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyekanmi, who was the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Governor’s Office, had picked up an undisclosed amount of money. After leaving the bank, a branch of Fidelity Bank in Abeokuta, and was heading back to the office, he was stopped …
Read More »Kroy Biermann sued by Chase Bank over 5-figure credit card balance
Former American football star, Kroy Biermann has been sued by Chase Bank over more than $10,000 in credit card debt. Chase Bank in its lawsuit claimed that Biermann is alleging he owes a total of $13,071.88 which is now due. Chase attached Kroy’s credit card statements in their complaint, …
Read More »Access Bank Partners ASOLAR to Power Up Nigerian SMEs and Rural Communities with Eco-Friendly Energy Solutions
Access Bank Plc, in collaboration with Asolar, has launched a green energy solution to tackle power supply challenges faced by small and medium enterprises and rural communities across the country. The products, which included solar-powered TV sets, Air Conditioners, and PoS machines, among many others, were launched on …
Read More »Suspend loans to Nigeria?s 36 States for mismanagement of funds – SERAP tells World Bank
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the World Bank to suspend issuance of loans to Nigeria’s 36 states over allegations of mismanaging public funds. In the letter dated 25 November 2023, SERAP specifically told the World bank’s President, Ajay Banga, “to promptly, transparently and …
Read More »Israel’s Central Bank Props Up Shekel After Plunge
The Bank of Israel said on Tuesday that it had spent $7.3 billion to support the shekel, which had fallen to an eight-year low after Hamas’s attack on Oct. 7. The currency is now back to about where it was before the invasion, and on Tuesday was trading at around …
Read More »U.S. Officials Fear American Guns Ordered by Israel Could Fuel West Bank Violence
An Israeli government request for 24,000 assault rifles from the United States is drawing scrutiny from American lawmakers and some State Department officials who fear the weapons might end up in the hands of settlers and civilian militias trying to force Palestinians from land in the West Bank, where violence …
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