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UK-Based Nigerian Pastor To Be Deported Over Alleged £1.87 million fraud
UK-Based Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Faces Deportation Following Fraud Allegations
Tobi Adegboyega, a Nigerian pastor residing in the UK, is facing imminent deportation after losing his legal battle against the Home Office. This decision comes in the wake of serious … Continue Reading
South Africa Seeks Partnership To Utilise Nigeria’s Lithium Resources
Cyril Ramaphosa Advocates for South Africa-Nigeria Collaboration on Lithium for Green Energy Transition
In a significant move towards bolstering green energy initiatives in Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s eagerness to collaborate with Nigeria in the extraction and … Continue Reading
Top 5 African countries with lowest income tax rates
African Nations Lower Income Tax Rates to Boost Economic Growth
Income tax rates significantly influence the economic landscape of countries, shaping individual earnings and business investments across the African continent. In a strategic move to attract foreign investors and encourage … Continue Reading
North West Nigeria to receive €4.8m German Government disability fund
North West Nigeria to Receive €4.88 Million Disability Fund from Germany
In a significant development for disability support in North West Nigeria, the German government has announced a €4,888,888 disability fund aimed at enhancing the lives of persons with … Continue Reading
fire Destroys INEC office in Delta With 706 ballot boxes
INEC Reports Fire Incident at Delta State Office, Significant Materials Destroyed
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported a significant fire incident at its office located in the Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. … Continue Reading
South Africa Introduces 5-Year Visa Policy for Nigerians
Cape Town — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new visa policy that allows Nigerian tourists and businesspeople to apply for visas without the need to submit their passports. Additionally, qualifying applicants can now obtain a five-year multiple-entry … Continue Reading
Naira Rises to N1,725/$ in parallel market
Naira Sees Mild Appreciation in Parallel Market; Stability in NAFEM Rates
In a recent shift, the Nigerian Naira appreciated slightly in the parallel market, rising to N1,725 per dollar on Tuesday, up from N1,730 per dollar observed on Monday.
Conversely, … Continue Reading
Gen. Olufemi Oluyede Becomes Chief of Army Staff After Senate Approval
Senate Confirms Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as New Chief of Army Staff Amid Security Challenges
The Senate has officially confirmed Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army. This decision came … Continue Reading
Nigerdock and NPA Sign $1 Billion Snake Island Port Deal
Nigerdock and NPA Sign $1 Billion Agreement for Snake Island Port Development
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure, Nigerdock has partnered with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to finalize a $1 billion agreement for the development of … Continue Reading
EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Major 753 Duplex Estate in Abuja
The EFCC is currently conducting an investigation into the government official who allegedly fraudulently constructed the estate. The forfeiture serves as a critical measure to prevent the suspect from enjoying the ill-gotten gains from their criminal activity.
ABUJA – The … Continue Reading