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I rejected N500m gifts during My mother’s burial – EFCC chairman
EFCC Chairman Discloses Rejection of N500 Million in Gifts During Mother’s Funeral
In a recent address at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room held in Abuja, Olanipekun Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealed that … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s First Locally Made Helicopter Set For Flight Soon – NASENI
NASENI Gears Up for Historic Test Flight of First Locally Made Helicopter, Pushing Technological Innovation Forward
Nigeria is on the verge of a major technological breakthrough as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) confirms that the country’s … Continue Reading
Honeywell and ExecuJet partner to provide aircraft maintenance solutions
Honeywell Aerospace and ExecuJet Nigeria Forge Partnership to Enhance Aviation Services
In a significant development for Nigeria’s aviation sector, Honeywell Aerospace, a leading global manufacturer of aircraft engines, avionics, and aviation products, has entered into a partnership with ExecuJet … Continue Reading
JUST IN: FG Moves To Review Electricity Tariffs For Band B, C Customers
FG Seeks Fairer Electricity Pricing as DisCos’ Investment Delays Stall Band A Migration
The Federal Government has announced plans to review electricity tariffs to address disparities in the current billing system and drive investment in the power sector.
Minister of … Continue Reading
NAFDAC warns against chemical ripening of fruits
NAFDAC Issues Warning Against Chemical-Ripened Fruits in Adamawa State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to fruit vendors in Adamawa State concerning the use of harmful chemicals to … Continue Reading
Nigerian edtech startup Edukoya Folds 4 years after raising $3.5 million
Nigerian EdTech Startup Edukoya Ceases Operations After Four Years
Nigerian educational technology startup Edukoya has officially announced the cessation of its operations, as confirmed in a statement issued to stakeholders and reported by Nairametrics. The decision comes four years after … Continue Reading
EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye Over ₦1.3B Fraud, Court Orders Remand In Prison
P-Square’s Elder Brother And Former Manager, Jude Okoye, Remanded in Ikoyi Prison as EFCC Charges Him with ₦1.3 Billion Fraud and Money Laundering
Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the separated music duo P-Square, has been … Continue Reading
World Bank To Approve $2.2 Billion Loan For Nigeria In 2025 – See Project Breakdown
World Bank to Approve $2.2 Billion Loan for Nigeria in 2025 to boost education, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and economic resilience amid rising debt concerns
The World Bank is set to approve a $2.2 billion loan for Nigeria in 2025, funding … Continue Reading
OPEC Encourages Africa to Exploit Its 120 Billion Barrels of Oil
OPEC Chief Urges Africa to Tap into Its Oil Reserves at Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025
At the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025 in Abuja, OPEC Secretary-General Mr. Haitham Al-Ghais emphasized the importance of Africa in the global energy … Continue Reading
FCCPC to Question MultiChoice on Rising DStv and GOtv Subscription Costs
FCCPC Summons MultiChoice Nigeria Over Upcoming Subscription Price Hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to answer questions regarding its planned subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, … Continue Reading