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Nigeria’s Cryptocurrency Market Worth Over $400m – DG SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market is valued at over $400 million, with a significant portion of the population involved in trading and transactions. According to the Director General of the SEC, Emomotimi … Continue Reading
President Tinubu approves N50,000 grant for households
In a bid to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy, and provide immediate relief to Nigerian households, President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme. The programme was discussed and endorsed by the National Economic Council … Continue Reading
Nigerians May Now Monetize Contents on Facebook, Users Post Evidence
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp may have officially enlisted Nigeria as one of the countries illegible for monetization. Many users have posted screenshots to prove that Facebook is now monetizing Nigerians.
Meta earlier announced … Continue Reading
EFCC Chief Orders Arrest of Officers Involved in Raid at Lagos Hotel
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into an alleged incident of misconduct by two of its officials at a hotel in Lagos. According to reports, the officers were seen in a viral video forcefully entering … Continue Reading
Promising Footballer,Oyekunle Baaki Dies During Match
Okeho, a community in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, was plunged into mourning on Wednesday night after a 27-year-old footballer, Oyekunle Baaki, popularly known as Smart, collapsed and died during an Eleniyan football competition.
Smart, a … Continue Reading
Billionaire Businessman, femi Otedola Ups Stake in First Bank of Nigeria Holdings
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has further strengthened his grip on First Bank of Nigeria Holdings (FBN) by acquiring additional shares in the company. According to a recent filing with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, Otedola purchased 9,193,339 units of shares … Continue Reading
kwara state targets 600,000 beneficiaries in fresh NG-CARES programme
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has launched the fourth phase of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, aimed at supporting farmers and vulnerable agro-entrepreneurs across the state.
The programme, which is being implemented in collaboration with … Continue Reading
Kenya’s President to withdraw finance bill after anti-tax protest deaths
In a dramatic turnaround, Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Wednesday that he would withdraw the contentious finance bill, which had sparked widespread protests and violence across the country. The move comes after more than 20 people lost their lives … Continue Reading
death toll reaches 13 at kenya anti-tax hike protest
At least 13 people have been killed and scores injured in Kenya after anti-tax hike protests turned violent, with police opening fire on demonstrators who stormed parliament and ransacked the complex. The unprecedented scenes have left the country reeling, with … Continue Reading
how Usmanu Danfodiyo University deputy VC was Killed in Zamfara by Bandits
A tragic incident has occurred in Zamfara State, resulting in the untimely demise of Professor Yusuf Saidu, the deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. According to reports, Professor Saidu was on an official duty … Continue Reading