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Nigeria’s 10 Most Expensive States To Live In for December 2024
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 34.80% Amid Economic Challenges
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 34.80% in December 2024, up from 34.60% in November. This marginal increase of 0.20% is mainly attributed … Continue Reading
FG to Distribute N75,000 Cash Transfers to 70 Million Nigerians by 2025
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to provide cash transfers of N75,000 to approximately 70 million of the nation’s poorest citizens by the year 2025.
This initiative was revealed by Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the Minister of … Continue Reading
Abuja Street Beggars, Traders And Scavengers File ₦500M Lawsuit Against Wike, Others Over Mass Arrests
Scavengers, Beggars, and Petty Traders Sue FCT Minister, Security Agencies for ₦500 Million Over Alleged Human Rights Abuses and Unlawful Arrests in Abuja
Vulnerable residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including scavengers, street beggars, and petty traders, have slammed … Continue Reading
$52.88M Recovered From Diezani Alison-Madueke’s Loot To Fund Nigeria’s Electrification And Counter-terrorism Projects
Recovered Funds to Drive Renewable Energy Expansion, Counterterrorism Initiatives, and Justice Sector Reforms in Nigeria
In a landmark agreement, the United States has pledged to transfer $52.88 million forfeited from corruption in Nigeria’s oil industry to Nigeria. These funds, recovered … Continue Reading
Abuja-Based Gospel Artist, Timileyin Ajayi, Beheads Girlfriend; Other Body Parts Found in His Home: What We Know So Far
In a case that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, gospel Artist and motivational speaker Timileyin Ajayi was arrested in Abuja on January 12, 2025, after being found in possession of the severed head of his girlfriend.
The incident unfolded in … Continue Reading
Top 5 Nigerian Oil and Gas Stocks of 2024
Nigerian Stock Market Records Exceptional Growth in 2024, Led by Oil and Gas Sector
The Nigerian stock market, as represented by the All-Share Index, showcased a remarkable performance in 2024, concluding the year with a notable increase of 37.65%. This … Continue Reading
LITTLE INVESTMENT, HUGE RETURNS: Nigeria’s Lucrative Low-Capital Businesses To Start In 2025
Starting a business in Nigeria’s current economic climate is no walk in the park. The rising cost of living, inflation, … Continue Reading
Seyi Tinubu could be next Governor of Lagos - Youth Minister
Minister Endorses Seyi Tinubu for Lagos Governorship Ahead of 2027 Elections
Ayodele Olawande, the Minister of Youth Development, has bolstered the conversation surrounding Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, as a potential candidate for the Governorship … Continue Reading
OPM Pastor Accuses Lagos Government Of Injustice Over Demolition Of Free School [VIDEO]
Tears, Tensions, and Accusations: Lagos Government’s Demolition of OPM’s Free School for Orphans Sparks Public Outcry Over Allegedly Inadequate ₦120 Million Compensation Offer
Lagos, Nigeria – A heated dispute has erupted following the demolition of a section of Omega Power … Continue Reading
Lagos Police Crush Uber Driver Murder Rings, Detain Seven Suspects
Lagos Police Dismantle Robbery Gangs Targeting Uber Drivers; Seven Suspects Arrested
The Lagos State Police Command has successfully dismantled two robbery gangs that specifically targeted Uber drivers, leading to the arrest of seven individuals believed to be connected to various … Continue Reading