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Nigeria’s $2B Fiber Optic Plan: Minister’s Vision for Digital Revolution
Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has unveiled ambitious Fiber Optic plan to bolster Nigeria’s connectivity infrastructure, aiming to achieve nationwide interconnectivity through a robust fiber optic network.
In a statement to State House correspondents following … Continue Reading
Ecobank Secures $250 Million Bridge-to-Bond Loan Facility to Boost Trade Finance
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has announced the successful conclusion of a $250 million senior unsecured bridge-to-bond loan facility, in partnership with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Mashreqbank psc.
The facility, designed to support trade finance and … Continue Reading
EFCC Reports N1.5bn Repayment by Ibeto in Alleged N4.8bn Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) informed Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos High Court that Cletus Ibeto, Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, has reimbursed N1.5bn in two instalments regarding the N4.8bn fraud allegations against him.
Rotimi … Continue Reading
“I worked as a caregiver in london to make ends meet” – Rita Dominic
Renowned Nigerian actress and producer, Rita Dominic, recently opened up about her remarkable journey from stardom to becoming a caregiver in London, United Kingdom. Speaking at the second edition of the Women of Valour Conference in Ghana, Dominic shared … Continue Reading
Central Bank of Nigeria Allocates N100bn, Two Million Bags of Fertilisers to Ministry of Agriculture
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant allocation of resources to the Ministry of Agriculture in a bid to tackle the soaring food prices plaguing Nigeria..
Governor Olayemi Cardoso revealed during a meeting at the ministry’s … Continue Reading
Five Internet Fraudsters Convicted and Sentenced in Benue State
The Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State has handed down convictions and sentences to five individuals involved in internet fraud. Justices M.S. Abubakar and R.J. Egbe presided over the cases and delivered the verdicts, sending a strong message … Continue Reading
Gov Fubara Inaugurates Councils of State Tertiary Institutions
Approves the recommencement of suspended employment at Ignatius Ajuru University
In a bid to enhance the educational sector in Rivers State, Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has underscored the significance of channeling resources towards its development.
Speaking during the inauguration of … Continue Reading
Iron Lung Survivor Paul Alexander Passes Away at 78: A Life of Resilience and Achievement
Paul Alexander, who lived with polio and relied on an iron lung for over seven decades, died at the age of 78.
Paul Alexander, known as “The Man in the Iron Lung,” has passed away at the age of … Continue Reading
US legislative vote to Permanently ban tikTok
The House of Representatives in the United States voted on Wednesday to pass legislation that could potentially ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok in the country.
The bipartisan vote, with a tally of 352-65 and one member voting present, reflects … Continue Reading
Telegram Surpasses 900 Million Users, Eyes Profitability and Potential IPO
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram has revealed that the popular messaging platform has soared to new heights, boasting a staggering 900 million monthly active users.
With this significant milestone, Durov shared insights into Telegram’s remarkable journey, shedding light on … Continue Reading