Two US-based Nigerians jailed 30 years over $3.5m romance scam
Two Nigerians, Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu, were on Monday sentenced to a combined 30 years in prison by a…
Month: November 2024
COP29: African governments reject $300 billion annual climate finance deal
Governments of African countries have expressed dissatisfaction with the new collective quantified goal (NCQG) of $300 billion a year by…
BREAKING: Port Harcourt Refinery begins crude oil processing
The Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has officially resumed crude oil processing, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy…
NLC, OPS reject Nigeria’s unemployment figures, labeling them as misleading
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for its recently released unemployment data,…
NNPCL seeks additional N1.19t subsidy refund
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has requested an additional N1.19 trillion subsidy refund for July 2024, citing exchange…
Nigerian States allocate N3.87t for recurrent expenditure in 2025 budget
A total of approximately N3.87 trillion has been earmarked for recurrent expenditure across 13 Nigerian states in their proposed budgets…
Lagos gov suspends media aide over controversial tweet
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr Wale Ajetunmobi, following a controversial…
Having less than three wives is a sin- Actor Uwaezuoke
Nollywood veteran Stephen Alajemba, widely recognized by his stage name Uwaezuoke, has boldly articulated his views on polygamy. According to…
Banks, others raise N2.7tn from capital markets in 11 months
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed on Monday that banks and various corporate entities raised an impressive N2.7…
Borno receives 100 trucks of grain from Tinubu
In a determined effort to alleviate food shortages and ease the plight of flood-stricken communities, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara…