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NBA unveils new executives In Yobe State
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Inaugurates New Officials in Yobe State
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yobe State Branch, held an inauguration ceremony for its newly elected officials on Saturday, marking the commencement of their two-year term. The nine-member executive … Continue Reading
Tinubu’s economic reforms yet to ease poverty Of Nigerians – IMF
IMF: Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Yet to Benefit Ordinary Citizens Amid Rising Poverty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted that the rigorous economic reforms implemented by the Nigerian government have not yet translated into improvements for the average citizen, nearly … Continue Reading
U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles coach Announces 24-man squad [FULL LIST]
Flying Eagles Set for U-20 AFCON with 24-Man Squad Announcement
Aliy Zubairu, the head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, has announced a 24-man squad ahead of the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Continue Reading
Reps postpone meeting with Rivers State sole administrator
Postponement of Interactive Session Between House Committee and Rivers State Sole Administrator
The interactive session scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, between the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight and Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the State … Continue Reading
EFCC Vows to Recover N1.3 Trillion Investors Lost to CBEX
EFCC Vows to Recover N1.3 Trillion Lost to CryptoBank Exchange Fraud (CBEX)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to recover funds defrauded from investors by the collapsed digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). The … Continue Reading
FCCPC Closes 10 shops over rebagging of local rice as foreign brands in Abuja
FCCPC Raids Utako Market Over Unfair Pricing and Deceptive Rice Packaging
ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) conducted a raid at the Utako Market in Abuja on Tuesday, targeting alleged unfair pricing and misleading packaging … Continue Reading
Police Issue Wanted Notice for Ihuoma Julia Nneji, Daughter of ABC Transport Owner
Nigeria Police Force Declares Daughter of ABC Transport Owner, Ihuoma Julia Nneji Wanted for Alleged Cyber Crimes
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a wanted notice for Ihuoma Julia Nneji, the daughter of Frank Nneji, the founder of … Continue Reading
Portable Freed on bail from Ilorin correctional centre
Portable Released on Bail Following Case Withdrawal
Singer Badmus Abeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was granted bail on Tuesday, according to reports. His release came after Saheed Osupa, the individual who had filed a petition against him, … Continue Reading
SEC Responds to CBEX Closure Concerns in Nigeria
SEC Warns Against Unregistered Digital Asset Platforms Amidst Concerns Over CBEX Operations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has issued a stern warning regarding the legality of digital asset trading platforms, stating that any platform not … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Nigeria Signs ECOWAS Tariff Schedule Under AfCFTA
Nigeria Advances Trade Integration with ECOWAS Tariff Schedule under AfCFTA
Nigeria has officially published and submitted its ECOWAS Schedule of Tariff Offers for Trade in Goods to the AfCFTA Secretariat, marking a significant step in the country’s trade integration initiatives. … Continue Reading