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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
FG begins AI training for 6,000 Senior Secondary School teachers
Federal Government Launches AI Training Program for Senior Secondary Teachers
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training program aimed at equipping 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers from all 36 states and the Federal … Continue Reading
Finland Invites Nigerians to Apply for Seasonal Work Permits with Competitive Pay of N2.2m
Finland Opens Portal for Seasonal Work Permit Applications for 2025
Finland has announced the opening of a new portal allowing Nigerians and other foreign nationals to apply for its Seasonal Work Permit for 2025. This permit enables foreign workers … Continue Reading
FULL LIST: US Updates Visa-Free Entry For 2025—UK, Nigeria, Others Left Out
US Updates 2025 Visa Waiver Programme – UK, Nigeria, and Other Nations Left Out as Romania Joins the List of 40 Eligible Countries
Washington, D.C. – The United States has released its updated list of countries eligible for the 2025 … Continue Reading
NLNG Ordered by London Court to Pay $380 Million for undelivered Cargoes
London Court Orders Nigeria LNG (NLNG) to Compensate Traders $380 Million Over Contract Breaches
In a significant legal ruling, a London court has mandated Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to pay $380 million in damages to two prominent global commodity trading … Continue Reading
MUST READ: Finland Opens 2025 Seasonal Work Permit Applications For Nigerians, Others [HOW TO APPLY]
Finland Opens Doors for Seasonal Workers: Nigerians and Other Foreign Nationals Can Now Apply for 2025 Work Permits in Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism
The Finnish Immigration Service has opened applications for the 2025 Finland Seasonal Work Permit, allowing foreign … Continue Reading