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FG Bows To Pressure, agrees To Slash Telecom Tariff Hike To 35%
Govt Backs Down After Labour’s Ultimatum, Reduces Telecom Tariff Hike to Ease Burden on Nigerians
The Federal Government has caved to public and labour pressure, reducing the recent telecom tariff hike from 50% to 35%.
The decision was reached during … Continue Reading
Nigeria to exit FATF grey list of financial crimes By Late 2025
Nigeria Aims to Exit FATF Grey List by 2025, Says NFIU CEO
Nigeria is on track to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by late 2025, according to Ms. Hafsat Bakari, the Chief Executive Officer of the … Continue Reading
Starlink becomes Nigeria 2nd Largest Internet Service Provider by customer number
Starlink Surges to Become Nigeria’s Second-Largest Internet Service Provider
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has quickly ascended to become Nigeria’s second-largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) by subscriber count as of the third quarter of 2024. This development was … Continue Reading
Nigeria to End visa-on-arrival policy by April Amid Security Threats
Nigeria to Phase Out Visa-on-Arrival Policy Over Security Concerns
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its decision to eliminate the visa-on-arrival policy, labeling it as “unsustainable” and a potential security threat. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, made … Continue Reading
TRAGEDY: Seventy Christians Beheaded In Church Massacre—What We Know
Seventy Christians Beheaded in DRC Church Massacre: Islamist Militants Suspected as Violence Escalates in War-Torn Region
KASANGA, DRC– In a shocking act of violence, seventy decapitated bodies have been discovered inside a Protestant church in Kasanga, a town in the … Continue Reading
AfDB Announces Presidential Candidates Ahead of May 29 Election
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially unveiled the candidates vying for the prestigious position of president, setting the stage for a highly anticipated election scheduled for May 29.
The announcement follows a two-day meeting of … Continue Reading
Shell Suspends Bayelsa Crude Pipeline Following Recent Oil Spill
Shell Suspends Oil Flow Following Spill in Bayelsa State
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has halted crude oil transportation through the 16-inch Nun River-Kolo Creek trunkline after an oil spill was reported in Bayelsa State. The incident … Continue Reading
SHOCKING: Restaurant Owner Arrested After Being Caught Urinating In Soup Meant For Customers [VIDEO]
Public Outrage Erupts as Viral Video Exposes Shocking Food Contamination by Yaoundé Restaurant Owner, Leading to Arrest and Calls for Stricter Hygiene Regulations
YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON – There is a shocking new video that has come out, including a local restaurant … Continue Reading
China and Korea Step Up with $4 Million for Africa CDC Amid US Cuts
China and Korea Contribute $4 Million to Africa CDC Amid U.S. Funding Cuts
In a significant move to address immediate health funding shortfalls, China and Korea have pledged $4 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa … Continue Reading
Nigerian Man Graduates As A Veterinary Doctor After 33-Years, Bags N1.1m Award
From Setbacks to Success: How Dr. S.O. Samson Overcame 33 Years of Academic Struggles, Personal Losses, and Financial Hardships to Achieve His Dream of Becoming a Veterinary Doctor
A 53-year-old Nigerian man, Dr. S.O. Samson, fondly known as Gbogidi, has … Continue Reading