EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Combat Money Laundering, Illicit Financial Flows The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has intensified his call for stronger synergy and collaboration among all stakeholders in the fight against money laundering and other economic and financial crimes. This urgent appeal […]
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EU Commits €1.5 Million (Over ₦2.6 Billion) in Aid for Displaced Persons in Benue State Amidst Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
EU Commits €1.5 Million (Over ₦2.6 Billion) in Aid for Displaced Persons in Benue State Amidst Worsening Humanitarian Crisis The European Union (EU) has announced a significant humanitarian assistance package totaling €1.5 million (approximately ₦2.65 billion, using current exchange rates for estimation) to support victims of the ongoing conflict and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in […]
Chinese Yuan Gains Ground Against US Dollar, Reaches 7.1385 Central Parity Rate
Chinese Yuan Gains Ground Against US Dollar, Reaches 7.1385 Central Parity Rate The Chinese currency, Renminbi (Yuan), has strengthened against the US dollar, with its central parity rate reaching 7.1385 on Thursday. This upward movement reflects shifts in the global foreign exchange market and China’s managed floating exchange rate system. According to the China Foreign […]
Soludo Appoints Non-Indigenes as Accountant General, Permanent Secretaries in Landmark Move
Soludo Appoints Non-Indigenes as Accountant General, Permanent Secretaries in Landmark Move Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has once again underscored his administration’s commitment to meritocracy and inclusivity, with the recent appointment of a non-indigene as the state’s Accountant General. This latest move follows earlier appointments of two non-indigenes as Permanent Secretaries, signaling a […]
Sokoto State Government Bans ‘Signing-Out’ Parties in Secondary Schools Citing Indiscipline and Immorality
Sokoto State Government Bans ‘Signing-Out’ Parties in Secondary Schools Citing Indiscipline and Immorality The Sokoto State Government has announced an immediate ban on ‘signing-out’ parties and other related celebrations in all public and private secondary schools across the state. The directive, aimed at curbing acts of indiscipline and immorality among students, underscores the government’s commitment […]
Dangote Refinery: Lifting Products More Costly Than From Lomé Due to Port Charges, Says Aliko Dangote
Dangote Refinery: Lifting Products More Costly Than From Lomé Due to Port Charges, Says Aliko Dangote In a candid revelation that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that it is currently more expensive for oil marketers to lift refined petroleum products from his Lekki-based refinery than […]
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Handed Two-Month Ban in Italian Betting Scandal
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Handed Two-Month Ban in Italian Betting Scandal Nigerian Super Eagles and Udinese Calcio goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been handed a two-month suspension by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following his involvement in a betting scandal. The decision, announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, comes after an investigation into suspicious betting […]
US Passport Slips to 10th Place as Asian Nations Dominate 2025 Global Mobility Rankings
US Passport Slips to 10th Place as Asian Nations Dominate 2025 Global Mobility Rankings The American passport has continued its downward trend in global mobility rankings, slipping to 10th place in the latest 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks its lowest position in the index’s 20-year history, contrasting sharply with the sustained dominance of Asian […]
Global Travel Industry Leaders to Unveil Cutting-Edge Tech at Amsterdam Summit
Global Travel Industry Leaders to Unveil Cutting-Edge Tech at Amsterdam Summit The global travel industry’s leading players, including major airlines, hotels, fintech firms, and travel platforms, are set to converge in Amsterdam from October 20 to 22, 2025, to showcase cutting-edge innovations and technologies poised to shape the future of post-pandemic travel recovery. The highly […]
APC National Executive Committee Meeting Relocated to Aso Rock Villa Amidst High Stakes
APC National Executive Committee Meeting Relocated to Aso Rock Villa Amidst High Stakes In a move signaling heightened presidential oversight and the urgency of pressing party matters, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, has been relocated from the party’s national secretariat to the Banquet Hall […]
PalmPay Earns Global Recognition, Named Among Top 300 Fintech Companies Worldwide by CNBC & Statista
PalmPay Earns Global Recognition, Named Among Top 300 Fintech Companies Worldwide by CNBC & Statista PalmPay, a leading neobank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has once again secured global recognition, earning a coveted spot on CNBC and Statista’s 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second consecutive year […]
Troops Neutralize Top Boko Haram Commander Ibn Khalid, Cameraman in Borno Offensive
Troops Neutralize Top Boko Haram Commander Ibn Khalid, Cameraman in Borno Offensive In a significant victory against insurgency, troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized Ibn Khalid, a top Boko Haram commander, along with scores of other terrorists, including their crucial cameraman, during recent operations in Borno State. This feat follows a series of […]
National Assembly Holds Special Sessions, Eulogises Late President Buhari’s Contributions
National Assembly Holds Special Sessions, Eulogises Late President Buhari’s Contributions Nigeria’s National Assembly has held special sessions to pay tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, with lawmakers from both the Senate and the House of Representatives eulogising his life and praising his significant contributions to the nation’s legislative arm during his tenure. Former […]
PDP Elder Statesmen Push for Southern Presidency, Credible Convention After Atiku’s Exit
PDP Elder Statesmen Push for Southern Presidency, Credible Convention After Atiku’s Exit A group of prominent founding fathers and elder statesmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are intensifying calls for the party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern part of Nigeria and ensure a thoroughly transparent and credible national convention. These […]
Four PDP Senators Defect to APC, Bolstering Ruling Party’s Strength to 70 in Senate
Four PDP Senators Defect to APC, Bolstering Ruling Party’s Strength to 70 in Senate The All Progressives Congress (APC) has significantly increased its numerical strength in the Nigerian Senate, reaching 70 senators, following the defection of four lawmakers from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The senators formally announced their switch during plenary on Wednesday, […]
Osun Osogbo Festival: Government Warns Tourists Against Desecration of Sacred Sites
Osun Osogbo Festival: Government Warns Tourists Against Desecration of Sacred Sites As preparations intensify for the annual Osun Osogbo Festival, the Osun State Government has issued a stern warning to tourists and visitors against any acts that could desecrate the sacred sites, particularly the renowned Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. The warning underscores the state’s commitment to […]
Aliko Dangote Holds Private Meeting with President Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa
Aliko Dangote Holds Private Meeting with President Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, was at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Tuesday evening for a private meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The high-profile encounter, which lasted about 30 minutes, saw Dangote depart without addressing […]
Sunday Igboho Appeals to FG: “Remove My Name from Wanted List, I Am Not a Criminal”
Sunday Igboho Appeals to FG: “Remove My Name from Wanted List, I Am Not a Criminal” Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government of Nigeria to remove his name from its wanted list, asserting that he is not a criminal. The appeal, made […]
Federal Government Unveils Ambitious Plan: 1 Million Hectares, 460,000 Tonnes of Soybeans in Two Years
Federal Government Unveils Ambitious Plan: 1 Million Hectares, 460,000 Tonnes of Soybeans in Two Years In a significant move to bolster food security and position Nigeria as a major player in the global agricultural market, the Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to cultivate one million hectares of farmland and produce 460,000 metric tonnes […]
Amaechi’s Wife Fiercely Denies Wike’s ₦4 Billion Monthly NDDC Allegation, Demands Proof
Amaechi’s Wife Fiercely Denies Wike’s ₦4 Billion Monthly NDDC Allegation, Demands Proof Dame Judith Amaechi, wife of former Rivers State Governor and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has vehemently refuted claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that she received N4 billion monthly from the Niger Delta […]