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UK Expands List of Approved Employers for Foreign Worker Visas, Creating New Opportunities for Nigerians
UK Approves 119,000+ Companies to Sponsor Foreign Worker Visas
The United Kingdom has significantly expanded its list of approved companies licensed to sponsor foreign workers through the Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes. This move opens up new employment opportunities … Continue Reading
Binance CEO Calls For release of employee detained in Nigeria
Teng also challenged the government’s assertion that Nigeria was a major revenue source for Binance, noting that the figures cited were misleading.
The Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Richard Teng, has called for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a … Continue Reading
We Brought Back Old National Anthem To Rebuild Nigeria’s Future –Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the 10th National Assembly, in collaboration with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has decided to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem as part of efforts to rebuild the nation.
Akpabio made this statement during … Continue Reading
Nigeria Launches $500 Million Domestic Dollar Bond at 9.75% Interest
Nigeria’s New $500 Million Bond Offers 9.75% Interest
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its inaugural $500 million domestic dollar bond, offering an attractive 9.75% interest rate to investors. This bond, the first of its kind in … Continue Reading
Federal Government Shuts Down Thousands of Fake Degrees—Only 8 Universities In Togo And Benin Republic Approved
Nigeria Accredits Eight Universities in Togo and Benin Republic for Degree Programs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially accredited eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic to award degrees to Nigerian students, according to the Minister of Education, Tahir … Continue Reading
NMDPRA Threatens to Shut Down Filling Stations Inflating Fuel Prices to N1000 Per litre
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued a warning to filling stations that are selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at prices higher than the approved rates.
The authority expressed concern over reports that some … Continue Reading
NNPCL Begins LNG Shipments to Japan and China on Delivered Ex-Ship Basis
The collaboration of two NNPC Ltd. subsidiaries—NNPC LNG Ltd. and NNPC Shipping Ltd.—which successfully delivered their first DES LNG cargo to Japan on June 27, 2024.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the commencement … Continue Reading
Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan Can No Longer Walk After 6 Months In Nigerian Detention – Wife laments
The family of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive facing money laundering charges in Nigeria, has raised alarm over his deteriorating health, claiming that he “can no longer walk” due to a severe medical condition.
In a statement sent to … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s First Olympic Medalist, Nojim Maiyegun, Passes Away at 83
Nigeria – Nojim Maiyegun, a former Nigerian boxer and the country’s first-ever Olympic medalist, has died at the age of 83.
His death was confirmed by a close associate, Rudolfine F. Soultan, who shared the news on Facebook … Continue Reading
Bruno Labbadia Appointed as New Super Eagles Coach, Takes Charge Immediately
NFF Confirms Appointment of Bruno Labbadia Ex Bayern Munich Star
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of former Bayern Munich player, Bruno Labbadia, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. … Continue Reading