The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has placed international schools charging tuition in dollars and other foreign currencies under surveillance as part of measures to reduce the pressure on the naira. The Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development to one of ...
READ MORE +The Defence Headquarters said, on Thursday, that two military personnel will face court martial for the December 3, 2023 accidental bombing on the Tudun Biri village of Kaduna State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, revealed this during a press briefing at the ...
READ MORE +The 36 State governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, have disclosed that they are reviewing their individual fiscal space as state governments and the consequential impact of various recommendations, geared towards arriving at what they described as an improved minimum ...
READ MORE +By Esther Chisom A 24-year-old woman, Sophia Nkwor, has reportedly drowned her one-year old son in a well at Araya community, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State. Sophia Nkwor was paraded alongside suspects of various other crimes by the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abaniwonda ...
READ MORE +A well-known analytical platform CryptoQuant has just given some interesting insights into the Bitcoin market after a substantial breakdown of the important $59K support level. In their most recent analysis, BTC/USDT perpetual futures saw around $120 million of longs liquidated on the back of ...
READ MORE +Cardano (ADA) has demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst the recent market downturn, standing firm and capturing attention as it experiences a surge in its value. Analysts are increasingly optimistic about ADA’s future price movements, suggesting it is positioned for a significant bull ...
READ MORE +Botched strike is latest incident to raise questions about lack of accountability for civilian deaths from US strikes.The United States Department of Defense has acknowledged that a drone strike in Syria, initially said to have successfully targeted an al-Qaeda leader, actually killed ...
READ MORE +Seven daughter vessels carrying a combined total of 150 million litres of petrol trapped on the high sea at the Escravos channel, a key oil terminal in the Niger Delta, have been identified as the reason for the current supply crises. BusinessDay learnt there is a shortage of daughter vessels ...
READ MORE +The Nigerian government has indicated an intention for an upward review of mining licence rates and other sundry fees payable by mining operators in the country. The minister of solid minerals development, Dr. Dele Alake, who announced this during a consultative meeting with stakeholders in ...
READ MORE +Some stakeholders have called for caution in the wake of federal and state government’s constant resort to engaging consultants to run some of their businesses. For many years to date, state governments and the federal government have hired consultants with the belief that consultancies offer ...
READ MORE +The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede has recounted how a 17-year-old yahoo boy (internet fraudster) hacked his BVN and bank account details using his mobile number.Olukoyede disclosed this while addressing stakeholders in a video on Thursday. ...
READ MORE +By Matthew Atungwu Former Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang on Thursday blamed the National Assembly for the failure of the Nigerian economy, the rising debt profile of the country and the collapse of the national currency, the naira. Enang stated ...
READ MORE +By John Owen Nwachukwu Police have arrested the alleged mastermind of the killing of passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train. The incident happened in March 2022. The mastermind was Identified as Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known by the ominous moniker of Mandi. The Police Public Relations Officer in ...
READ MORE +Nigerian superstar, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has released an artwork and track list for her upcoming sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’. The Grammy-nominated singer, who took to her social media pages to surprise her fans with an artwork and track list for her ...
READ MORE +Agency A biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, and partners have inaugurated the Cancer Care Africa programme in Kenya to bridge critical gaps in cancer care from diagnosis to treatment. Head of Communications – African Cluster, AstraZeneca, Asa Skiti, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, ...
READ MORE +Mr Uduak Nanga, aka Mc Calculus, who just concluded a new Guinness World Record 150 hour non-stop mathematics lesson by an individual, has said he embarked on the venture because he needed a platform to let people, especially the youths, know that mathematics is easy and fun. Nanga, a native ...
READ MORE +Preparations are underway for the investiture of Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Ondo, Chief Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, as the pioneer chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Babura in Jigawa. This was announced in a press statement signed by the Secretary of Information and ...
READ MORE +Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the tanker explosion which claimed the lives of five persons and destroyed over 70 vehicles at Eleme in Rivers State was not caused by the ongoing construction work on the road. Umahi, who spoke to journalists shortly after inspecting the scene of the ...
READ MORE +Janet Ogundepo The President of the Nigerian Dental Association, Dr Tope Adeyemi, has urged workers to prioritise safety in the workplace, noting that it is important in fostering productivity and maintaining a healthy work environment. While stating this in his address to commemorate ...
READ MORE +We do the research, you get the alpha! Get exclusive reports and access to key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe now to Alpha Reports and up your game!Go to Alpha ReportsMultinational bank BNP Paribas purchased shares in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ...
READ MORE +Crypto trading peaked during the first quarter of 2024, as it did in November 2021. CoinGecko published an extensive report showing that $2.3 trillion in volume was traded across the top ten centralized exchanges during this time period alone, thus demonstrating the continuing importance of ...
READ MORE +Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is determined to eradicate corruption without fear or favouritism. He made this statement on Thursday at the Second Edition of The Chronicle Roundtable in Abuja. The Vice President said the government is also working to ...
READ MORE +Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has hinted that the state government will soon commence the use of artificial intelligence in governance. He gave the hint on Wednesday while addressing the Labour movement on the occasion of the observance of the Workers’ Day. According to him, “I can only ...
READ MORE +FCMB Group Plc will use its forthcoming Annual General Meeting on May 24 to seek its shareholders’ approval to raise N150 billion capital. In a notice of the AGM, the group plans to raise up to N150 billion or its equivalent in other currencies through the issuance of various ...
READ MORE +Cryptocurrency trading has become increasingly popular, with more and more people looking to invest in and trade digital assets. However, for beginners, the world of cryptocurrency trading can be overwhelming and confusing. One of the most important aspects of trading is understanding the ...
READ MORE +Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says firm will provide education and training to 200,000 people.Microsoft will invest $2.2bn in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in Malaysia to support the country’s digital transformation, the tech giant has said, following similar ...
READ MORE +Aptos (APT), mirroring numerous cryptocurrencies, has endured substantial value erosion, echoing overarching crypto market tendencies. Throughout the preceding week, investors witnessed APT’s value plunge by a sizeable 16%, signifying a tumultuous phase. This downturn amplifies when ...
READ MORE +PDP stalwarts at the reconciliatory stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday in Lagos Some Lagos State PDP elders say for the party to return to power and win in the state, stakeholders must stay united, work hard to build and restructure the party.The elders including Dr Abimbola Ogunkelu, a former ...
READ MORE +The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, said the government discovered an apartment under the Dolphin Estate Bridge, Ikoyi, where tenants pay N250,000 annual rent.According to the commissioner, the under-bridge apartment has 86 partitioned ...
READ MORE +An investigative journalist known as 99% Oppressed on X.com has raised concerns about the situation of a police officer, Ugochukwu Nwaso, attached to the Abia State Police Command. According to the journalist who also claims to be a private investigator hated by all security agencies in Nigeria, ...
READ MORE +Commercial banks in Nigeria closed 2.021 million bank accounts in the first quarter of 2024, Q1’24, to clean their books of questionable accounts and comply with regulatory orders on the linkage of bank accounts to the National Identity Number, NIN. This is contained in a report by the Nigerian ...
READ MORE +Nigerian travellers are at risk whenever they fly as critical airport infrastructure meant to ensure their safety creaks on the back of poor maintenance. Safety infrastructures such as runways, communication aids, navigational aids, airfield lights, aircraft evacuation equipment among others ...
READ MORE +Former 400m African record holder and Olympic gold medallist, Falilat Ogunkoya-Osheku has urged parents and teachers across Nigeria to give attention to their children or students as case may be who have interest in one sport or the other by supporting them. She also urged President Bola ...
READ MORE +Coinbase announced its integration with the Lightning Network via partner firm Lightspark, paving the way for faster and more affordable Bitcoin transactions. This collaboration is a step forward over traditional payment systems, which are often riddled with a sluggish and costly user ...
READ MORE +As the war enters its 798th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, May 2, 2024. FightingOdesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper said at least 14 people were injured after Russia struck a postal depot with a ballistic missile triggering a large fire. ...
READ MORE +The NGX All-Share Index experienced a significant decline in April, losing N3.57 trillion in market value. This downturn represents the first monthly decline for the NGX this year, contrasting with gains of 17.7%, 12.47%, and 5.64% recorded in January, February, and March respectively. Despite ...
READ MORE +Chijioke Iremeka The Nigerian Medical Association has described the condition of medical doctors in the country as very pitiable, lamenting that the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, which addresses their welfare has not been reviewed for years. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise to ...
READ MORE +Reports suggest that Barcelona intend to sell eight key players during the summer transfer window to improve their financial situation. The Catalan giants are set to face a busy summer of clearouts, with eight first-team players, including Frenkie de Jong and Jules Kounde, reportedly on the ...
READ MORE +US secretary of state says a deal is achievable as he makes another diplomatic push to pause the fighting in Gaza.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a strong proposal for a truce in Israel’s war on Gaza is on the table as he makes his seventh visit to the Middle East since fighting ...
READ MORE +Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin is advising people to "decentralize your own security," after weighing in on a Twitter discussion about using cold wallets. To prove his point, Buterin said that he keeps 90% of his crypto funds in a mutisig Safe wallet. "M-of-N, some keys held by you (but not ...
READ MORE +For the second time within a short span, Fulani Bandits allegedly attacked Ajokpachi Odo Community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic loss of at least three lives. Motorbikes, foodstuffs, and other valuables were reportedly carted away, while ...
READ MORE +The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Borno State chapter, has said that some retirees in the state were still being paid N4,000 monthly as pension. The NLC Chairman, Mr Yusuf Inuwa, said this in an address to mark the 2024 May Day celebration, on Wednesday in Maiduguri. He advocated for upward ...
READ MORE +The Benue State Government is to launch a 10,000 man security outfit to complement the efforts of other security agencies to tackle insecurity in the state. Governor Hyacinth Alia who made this known during the expanded stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, held in Government ...
READ MORE +By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Being a speech by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the occasion of the 2024 May Day celebration, held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Eagle Square, Abuja. ...
READ MORE +By Abdul Babajide With the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol ravaging various parts of the country, the situation has continued to take a toll on the residents of Ondo State. The situation was more pronounced in Akure, the state capital, with most of the filling ...
READ MORE +By Seun Opejobi President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, described the salary increment approved by the Federal Government as mischievous. Ajaero said that organized labour should agree on N615,000 as the living wage for civil servants in Nigeria. The Federal ...
READ MORE +Michael Olugbode in AbujaTwo brothers have been caught in connection with the creation of a false Facebook account to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.They were caught seven months after a manhunt was launch for internet fraudsters who created a false Facebook account of the ...
READ MORE +Hamas will respond to an Israeli truce proposal for Gaza “within a very short period”, an official with the Palestinian militant group said Wednesday, stressing that any ceasefire needs to be permanent. Hamas is considering a plan for a 40-day ceasefire and the exchange of scores of hostages ...
READ MORE +Bitcoin BTC -1.089% seems to be heading towards its first monthly loss, potentially ending a seven-month streak where it closed each month at a higher value than it started — a trend that has persisted since August. The largest digital asset by market capitalization commenced April with ...
READ MORE +Angela OnwuzooA Nigerian-American critical care and pulmonary care physician, Dr. Ngozika Orjioke has called on the Federal Government to enact a law that will make sickle cell genotype testing compulsory for newborns in Nigeria.Orjioke, who is the co-founder of CMG Global Foundation, ...
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