Tag: Nigeria
SEC grants approval-in-principle to 2 digital Exchanges
Efe Ebelo, the spokesperson of SEC announced this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to her, the the…
Interpol busts Black Axe global crime network, arrest over 300
Interpol said Operation Jackal III was a “major blow” to Black Axe - described as a secretive criminal network involved…
U.S. boosts Nigeria’s fight against Mpox with 10000 doses of vaccine
Speaking during the donation in Abuja, the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, said the JYNNEOS® vaccine, specifically approved for…
CDS Musa to Nigerians: We need useful information to tackle insecurity
Musa said this on Saturday in Abuja while delivering his address at the 48th Annual National Conference of the Muslim…
‘My goal is to lift Under 20 World Cup’, Falconets’ coach Danjuma says
Nigeria is grouped with Germany, Venezuela, and the Korea Republic in the tournament scheduled for Aug. 31 to Sept. 22,…
MFM’s Olukoya to Nigerians: Continue to pray, we need divine intervention
Olukoya said this while speaking with journalists at the end of the church’s 35th anniversary celebration and thanksgiving on Sunday.…
U.S. Assistant Secretary Stewart set to storm Nigeria
The statement added that the visit would also focus on efforts to enhance approaches among Yaoundé Architecture stakeholders to improve…
Kumuyi: Nigeria will be a better place if everyone can change
Kumuyi said this on Friday night during a Global Women’s Conference organised in Port Harcourt by the Change Makers International…
What we are doing to free presidential jets seized in France – Tuggar
However, Tuggar said he has been working with the Attorney General of the Federal and on the diplomatic and legal…
Military Commander to NDA cadets: Your loyalty to Nigeria must be unquestionable
Ananaba spoke on Friday in Kachia, Kaduna State, at the final outdoor training exercise for the Cadets of 71 Regular…
‘Bridge energy poverty gap’, INCLUDE tells Nigerian policy makers
In his opening remarks, Hon. Ogene, said that the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy was delighted to acknowledge…
Reps quiz WAEC boss over N6bn deficit, N5bn for calculators
The Commitee, led by Rep. Oforji Oboku made the demand from Dangut during an investigative hearing in Abuja on Tuesday.…
Tinubu hails Wakama on recognition as best basketball women’s coach
The President said this while reacting to Nigeria's outing in the recently concluded Olympics Games in Paris in a statement…
Tinubu’s administration aims to correct historical missteps, not cause hardship – Minister
Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while briefing the Diplomatic Community on the recent nationwide protest at a meeting…
‘Violence at dangerous proportions’, FG alerts Nigerians travelling to UK
The travel alert issued by the Nigerian foreign affairs ministry reads partly, “There is an increased risk of violence and…
Our policies will propel economy out of downturns – Tinubu
Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call while declaring open the 2024 African Caucus Meeting held at…
The Supreme Court LG autonomy judgement, governance structure and outcomes in Nigeria
Femi Mimiko, mni, Professor of Political Science, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; and member, National Institute for Policy and Strategic…
Monopolistic oligarchies: The tale of Dangote of Nigeria and Ambani of India
As nonpartisan and detribalised businesspeople, both Dangote and Ambani are generous to different political parties, religious groups, and cultural institutions.…
Hundreds of thousand of dollars flowing out of Nigeria every hour – INTERPOL
Speaking on the theme of the Workshop: Strengthening Capacity and Coordination against Financial Crimes, Umar pointed out that financial crimes…
Protest: UK, U.S. Canada issue security alerts to citizens in Nigeria
In its advisory, the UK High Commission alerted citizens in Nigeria that protests could occur between July 29 and August…
Edem crashes out as Team Nigeria suffers another loss at Paris Olympics
The duo of Quadri Aruna and Olajide Omotayo also lost in the men’s singles of table tennis on Saturday.
Nigeria, US sign MOU on trade and investment
This agreement represents a significant milestone in strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the United States, promising to usher in…
Paris Olympics: Amusan leads Nigeria in historic opening ceremony
More than 10,500 athletes will compete at the Olympics, 100 years since Paris last staged the Games.
Nigeria needs audacious leaders to overcome challenges – Fayemi, Ambode
According to Fayemi, leadership means visionary ideas; solution-driven, people-centred agenda; effective planning, risk taking, courage of conviction and passion for…
Tinubu: I will not condone violent protest
President Tinubu spoke at the Presidential Villa when he received Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador…
Shettima: We’ll transform Nigeria into premier destination for technology outsourcing
The Vice- President said this in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State on Tuesday when he unveiled the AI Expertise…
Nigerian Babajide Israel twerks for over 3 hours to set Guinness World Record
GWR said Babajide attempted to set a new record for twerking to give comfort to those suffering from depression all…
Why we imposed $200m fine on Meta, WhatsApp — FCCPC
”Only last week, FCCPC issued a final order and imposed a monetary penalty of $220,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Twenty Million…
AfDB invests $10.9bn in Nigeria
Barrow said the AfDB’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, upon assumption of office eight years ago, prioritised the High 5–of Power,…
Nigeria’s Online Casino Market Sees Growth Thanks to Video Game Tech
The burgeoning online casino market presents significant economic opportunities for Nigeria. The sector has the potential to generate substantial revenue…