The trade relationship between Nigeria and Niger, which amounts to approximately $226.34 million, is in jeopardy due to the recent closure of their shared border. The closure was triggered by Nigeria in response to the military coup that ousted President … Continue reading $226 million Nigeria-Niger trade under threat due to border closure
Indigenous energy firm, Seplat Energy Plc, has witnessed a substantial increase in its gas revenue, reaching $63.7 million during the first half of 2023, marking a 10.21% growth from the $57.8 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2022. The … Continue reading Seplat energy reports 10.21% growth in gas revenue
A Point of Sale (POS) operator, based on Obafemi Awolowo Way in Ikeja, Lagos, expressed frustration after falling victim to a fraudster who sent counterfeit bank alerts on two separate occasions. The operator, identified as Fiyinfoluwa, recounted her ordeal, revealing … Continue reading POS operator duped twice by fraudster sending fake alerts
In a surprising turn of events on Monday, Haruna Kolo, a former desk officer of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), openly confessed to his involvement in a job recruitment bribery scheme. … Continue reading Former commission officer confesses to bribery and implicates chairman in scandal
Abdulwahab Yusuf, a 23-year-old resident of Tukuntawa Quarters in Kano, was presented before a Sharia Court on Tuesday, accused of purloining cow skin (ponmo) valued at N8,500. The defendant, who pleaded guilty, faced charges of theft during the proceedings presided … Continue reading Laborer detained by sharia court over alleged N8,500 ‘Ponmo’ theft
In Maiduguri, Borno State, the youth division of the Baga Road Market Fish Sellers and Fish Farmers Association staged a protest within the market premises. They urged the leaders of the main association, Borno State Fish Producers and Marketers Association, … Continue reading Borno fish traders and union leaders trade words N3bn revenue
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, has assured that the longstanding electricity challenges in the state are on the verge of being resolved. She indicated that the shift of electricity matters to the concurrent list … Continue reading Ondo state commissioner promises 22 hour electricity for communities soon
Despite being a prominent advocate of remote work during the pandemic and reaping substantial gains from the surge in home-based employment, even Zoom has now altered its stance, urging employees to increase their office presence. The company, renowned for its … Continue reading Zoom is slowly making efforts to bring back employees to work in the office
An 18-year-old student from Aberdeen University and her mother are set to embark on a remarkable journey to space this week after securing spots on Virgin Galactic’s second commercial flight through a prize draw. Anastatia Mayers and her mother, Keisha … Continue reading Mother and daughter make history as first to go to space together
Air France, the flagship carrier of France, has temporarily suspended its flights to and from Bamako in Mali and Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso until August 11. The decision was announced on Monday in response to the closure of Niger’s airspace, … Continue reading Air France halts flights to Burkina Faso and Mali following closure of Niger airspace
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has contributed 25 operational vehicles to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to enhance its activities nationwide. The donation to the agency is part of the ASR Africa security sector support … Continue reading Abdul Samad Rabiu foundation enhances NDLEA operations with donation of 25 vehicles
The Nigerian naira concluded Monday’s trading at N774.78 against the US dollar in the investors and exporters (I&E) window, representing a decline of N31.71 or 4.27% compared to its Friday rate of N743.07. Data sourced from the FMDQ Securities Exchange, … Continue reading Naira dips to N774.8/$ at I&E window and N897/$ at parallel market
Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, has assured the public that the ongoing electricity challenges in the state will soon be resolved. She mentioned that since the responsibility for electricity matters has been transferred to … Continue reading Ondo communities set to experience 22 hour electricity soon, says commissioner
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. Patrick Areghan, the Head of Nigeria’s Office (HNO) of WAEC, revealed that out of the total 1,613,733 candidates who … Continue reading WAEC announces release of 2023 examination results
The Senate has formally requested the immediate selection of an Auditor General for the Federation, in accordance with Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution. The communication addressed to President Bola Tinubu, bearing the signature of Senator Aliyu Wadada, Chairman of … Continue reading Senate urgently calls for appointment of auditor general
A group of minority shareholders gathered at the headquarters of FBN Holdings on Monday to protest against an attempt to prevent the financial institution from holding its scheduled Annual General Meeting (AGM). Holding placards and voicing their concerns, the shareholders … Continue reading Shareholders stage protest at First Bank headquarters over AGM disruption
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged the state’s civil servants to disregard a circulating viral post about an alleged new salary scale. Adeleke emphasized that the information shared in the post is entirely fabricated. In a statement issued by … Continue reading Adeleke denounces viral post about new civil servants’ salary scale
A yet-to-be-identified police officer was assaulted by a mob in a state of severe distress after a man named Yusuf was allegedly pushed onto a BRT bus lane by policemen in the Ketu area of Lagos State. According to eyewitnesses, … Continue reading Mob beats Lagos policeman to stupor after alleged push resulting in BRT crash
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stationed at courier firms in Lagos have seized illicit drugs ingeniously hidden within various objects, including an MP3 player. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA spokesperson, revealed that the substances, comprising heroin, methamphetamine, … Continue reading NDLEA seizes illicit drugs concealed in MP3 player destined for Europe from Lagos
Nigeria’s Super Falcons were eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 quarter-finals as they lost to England in a penalty shootout. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes and extra time. Despite England being reduced to 10 players, Nigeria … Continue reading Super Falcons bow out of FIFA women’s world cup 2023 quarter-finals after penalty loss to England
Tacha Predicts Top Five Finalists for Big Brother Naija All Stars Edition” Former Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem housemate, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has used her YouTube channel to forecast the potential finalists of the ongoing “All Stars” … Continue reading Tacha predicts top 5 finalists for BBNaija all stars edition
Nigerian comedian Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY, has responded to a fire incident that occurred at his Lagos residence on Sunday. A viral video captured the moment the fire engulfed the roof of his multi-story house. AY’s colleagues, fans, … Continue reading AY react to fire incident that engulfed his Lagos home
In the first quarter of 2023, the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) unveiled its quarterly report disclosing that the federal government allocated N36 billion to subsidize electricity consumption. This amount equated to a monthly payment of N12 billion, channeled to … Continue reading FG spends N36 billion on electricity subsidy in three months
Kylian Mbappe’s ongoing dispute with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continues as he is set to join the club’s ‘B’ squad for training on August 7. The 24-year-old striker remains in a deadlock with the French champions over his contract extension, entering … Continue reading Kylian Mbappe sent to PSG’s ‘B’ team amid ongoing dispute
Entrepreneur and investment banker, Atedo Peterside, has expressed concern over the recent closure of Niger Republic’s airspace, suggesting that this move could lead to elevated flight expenses for travel between Nigeria and Europe. The decision to shut down the airspace … Continue reading Niger Republic airspace closure will raise flight costs from Nigeria to Europe – Atedo Peterside
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