Day: June 17, 2026

London Court Clears Former Nigerian Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of All Corruption Charges

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In a significant ruling, a London jury acquitted Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, of six bribery charges on Wednesday. The trial marked a rare instance of a high-profile energy official facing corruption allegations. Alison-Madueke, who served from 2010 to 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan, was accused of accepting bribes for lucrative contracts in Nigeria, allegations she vigorously denied, asserting she never engaged in corrupt practices. Despite the prosecution’s claims that she enjoyed a lavish lifestyle funded by industry figures, the jury found insufficient evidence to substantiate…

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Polaris Bank Advocates Youth Financial Literacy Drive, Trains Students in Katsina

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As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation, Polaris Bank Limited held an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The event, which took place on June 9, 2026, formed part of the Bank’s activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW). The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical insights into savings, budgeting, responsible spending, banking essentials, financial goal-setting, peer influence, and informed…

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