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Rotary International Allocates $2 Million Grant to Nigeria to Tackle Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates
Rotary International has announced additional funding for its ‘Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria’ initiative. This initiative, spearheaded by Nigerian and German Rotary members along with the Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal, and Child Health (RMCH), in collaboration with … Continue Reading
Lagos Police Apprehend Robbery Suspects Posing as Beggars in Traffic
The police in Lagos have arrested two robbery suspects who masqueraded as alms beggars to prey on unsuspecting motorists.
The apprehension occurred following an incident at the Agungi area in Lekki, where the duo targeted a motorist, soliciting alms before … Continue Reading
“state-sponsored kidnap” – U.S. Group Urges President Biden to Respond To the detained Binance Officials in Nigeria
The United States Chamber of Digital Commerce has issued a fervent plea to President Joe Biden, calling for the employment of every available diplomatic measures to secure the immediate release of two Binance officials detained by Nigerian authorities.
The Chamber … Continue Reading
Subsea Fibre Cut Internet Outage: How Glo1 Defies the Odds to Offer Value to its Subscribers – Anthony Eshemokhai
The current internet fluctuations experienced by other telecommunications company in Nigeria does not affect the truly Nigerian telco giant Globacom, also known as Glo.
There has been nationwide internet breakdown involving all major telcos in Nigera, except Glo. The … Continue Reading
Nigeria Spends N3.38 Trillion on Chemical Importation – NARICT Urges Domestic Production
Nigeria’s reliance on chemical imports has reached alarming levels, with the country’s chemical importation bill soaring to N3.28 trillion as of 2020, a significant increase from N905 billion in 2017 and N1.39 trillion in 2019.
This staggering escalation in import … Continue Reading
EFCC Arraigns Suspect for Impersonation and Fraud in Port Harcourt
The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against one David Ikeaghichi for impersonating an Afghanistan soldier and defrauding individuals through internet scams. Ikeaghichi appeared before Justice S. D. Pam of the … Continue Reading
Nigerian Athlete Elizabeth Zannu Makes History at African Games 2023
In a historic moment at the African Games 2023, Nigerian athlete Elizabeth Zannu etched her name in the annals of sports history as she clinched the first-ever medal in the arm wrestling event.
Zannu’s remarkable achievement marks a significant … Continue Reading
AMCON Seeks Court Permission to Possess Houses of Defaulters in Suit Filed Against Maimako International Limited
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has filed a lawsuit before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to take possession of two houses belonging to Maimako International Limited over a N50 million debt.
In the suit filed by … Continue Reading
Governor Umo Eno Commits to Ibom Deep Seaport Realization, Allocates Office Accommodation to Implementation Committee
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Umo Eno, has committed to the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport, as he officially handed over a befitting office accommodation to the Technical Committee on the Implementation of the Seaport Project.
According to … Continue Reading
CBN Sells N161.5 Billion in Treasury Bills Amid Investor Appetite for Higher Returns
In its auction held on March 13, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) successfully sold N161.5 billion worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs), showcasing continued investor confidence in the country’s debt instruments.
The auction attracted significant … Continue Reading