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News Update

Foreign Crises Get Jets, Nigerians Get Promises

Nigerians are learning a harsh lesson about speed and priority from the Bola Tinubu-led government. They are realising that when there is trouble outside the borders of the country, the government in Abuja is amazingly swift in its actions. Decisions are quickly

December 13, 2025

Economy·News

Nigeria Loses $17.72bn Annually To Illicit Financial Flows — Minister

The federal government has stated that Africa loses an estimated $88.6 billion annually to illicit financial flows, with Nigeria accounting for approximately 20% of these losses. Estimation brings the amount lost by Nigeria to $17.72 billion. This was disclosed by the Minister

by News Editor

May 3, 2025

News·Politics

Afenifere Alleges Conspiracy Against President Tinubu

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised the alarm over what it described as a dangerous and deliberate plot to sabotage President Tinubu’s administration by falsely labelling it a “Yoruba government” in a bid to stir ethnic division and truncate his re-election

by News Editor

May 3, 2025

News

Meta threatens to shut down operations in Nigeria over $290m fine

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp’s parent company, Meta, has said it may be forced to shut down its operations in Nigeria after a tribunal insisted that it must pay the $220 million slapped on it in July 2024. Meta was also asked to

by News Editor

May 3, 2025

News

Student Loan: NELFund Denies Alleged Corruption, ICPC Clarifies Statement

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has denied claims of mismanagement in disbursing student loan funds. This development came after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it was investigating alleged corruption in the disbursement of funds. In

by News Editor

May 3, 2025

News

ICPC Probes Disbursement Of Student Loan, Says ₦71bn Unaccounted For

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into discrepancies in the disbursements of the student loan, saying ₦71bn has been unaccounted for in the scheme. ICPC’s move came after reports that some institutions were involved

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

News·Politics

LP To Probe Otti, Others Over ‘Anti-Party’ Activities

The Labour Party has set up a disciplinary committee to investigate allegations of anti-party activities against Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, and other errant members. The Julius Abure-led National Executive Council (NEC) disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists after the party’s

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

News Update

Court Sentences BRT Driver To Death By Hanging For Killing Fashion Designer, Bamise

The Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has convicted and sentenced to death a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, for the murder of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Bamise Ayanwola. In a judgment that lasted over two and

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

News

Shell Reports 35% Drop in Q1 Net Profit Amid Falling Oil Prices

British Energy giant Shell on Friday reported a sharp drop in first-quarter net profit as it was hit by weaker oil prices but pushed ahead with shareholder returns. Profit attributable to shareholders fell 35 percent to $4.8 billion in the first quarter

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

News

Wike Visits China Over FCT Satellite Towns Water Project

FCTA PRESS RELEASE The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, will any moment from now arrive in China, ahead of series of official engagements, aimed at ensuring provision of water for Satellite Towns in the FCT. The Minister’s Senior Special Assistant

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

Editorial·News

CBEX Scam: There is no free lunch, not even in Freetown.

In an era where financial literacy is more crucial than ever, the dark shadow of Ponzi schemes continues to loom large over unsuspecting investors. These fraudulent investments promise high returns with little risk, often luring in the most vulnerable members of our

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

Economy·News

Oil Stable After Drop On US Economic Contraction, Possible Saudi Supply Rise

Oil prices steadied on Thursday, a day after a steep decline triggered by signs that Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter, may raise output and data showing a contraction in the economy of the U.S., the world’s biggest oil consumer. Brent

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

News Update

FG Reaffirms ₦1.5tn Highway Investment Push With Private Sector Partners

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with partners under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI), reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to unlocking infrastructure investment through long-term private concessions. The

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

News

World’s oldest person and nun Inah Canabarro Lucas dies aged 116

Inah Canabarro Lucas, recognized as the oldest person and nun in the world, passed away at the remarkable age of 116 years and 326 days. Her title was confirmed in January after the passing of Tomiko Itooka from Japan, as reported by

by News Room

May 2, 2025

News Update

FG, Interswitch Discuss Digital Infrastructure, Economic Reforms

The Federal Government on Wednesday met with Interswitch to discuss pertinent moves regarding the country’s infrastructure and economic reforms. This was revealed in a statement released by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, after the meeting. Edun

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

News·Politics

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU EMBARKS ON TWO-DAY VISIT TO KATSINA STATE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Katsina State on Friday for a two-day official visit. During the visit, the President will meet with key stakeholders to assess the security situation in the state. He will commission the Katsina Agricultural Mechanized

by News Editor

May 1, 2025

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News - Page 71

Foreign Crises Get Jets, Nigerians Get Promises

Nigeria Loses $17.72bn Annually To Illicit Financial Flows — Minister

Afenifere Alleges Conspiracy Against President Tinubu

Meta threatens to shut down operations in Nigeria over $290m fine

Student Loan: NELFund Denies Alleged Corruption, ICPC Clarifies Statement

ICPC Probes Disbursement Of Student Loan, Says ₦71bn Unaccounted For

LP To Probe Otti, Others Over ‘Anti-Party’ Activities

Court Sentences BRT Driver To Death By Hanging For Killing Fashion Designer, Bamise

Shell Reports 35% Drop in Q1 Net Profit Amid Falling Oil Prices

Wike Visits China Over FCT Satellite Towns Water Project

CBEX Scam: There is no free lunch, not even in Freetown.

Oil Stable After Drop On US Economic Contraction, Possible Saudi Supply Rise

FG Reaffirms ₦1.5tn Highway Investment Push With Private Sector Partners

World’s oldest person and nun Inah Canabarro Lucas dies aged 116

FG, Interswitch Discuss Digital Infrastructure, Economic Reforms

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU EMBARKS ON TWO-DAY VISIT TO KATSINA STATE

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