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JUST IN: US, UK Citizens Now Seeking Medical Care In Nigeria – Health Minister
Nigeria is emerging as a destination for quality healthcare, with patients from … Continue Reading
CBN limits BDCs to one dealer bank Weekly for $25,000 FX
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Implements New Guidelines for Bureau de Change Operators
In a recent update, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released new rules allowing Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to acquire up to $25,000 weekly from … Continue Reading
Court Sentences UNIUYO Professor to 3 Years in Prison for Electoral Fraud
Professor Uduk’s trial was marked by repeated adjournments, largely due to delays from the defense, which also led to a change in the presiding judge. His conviction follows a similar case involving another UNIUYO professor, Peter Ogban, who was also
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Tinubu Increases 2025 Budget to ₦54.2trn, Citing Additional Revenue
According to Tinubu, the budget increase was driven by an extra ₦1.4 trillion from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), ₦1.2 trillion from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and ₦1.8 trillion from other government-owned agencies.
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola … Continue Reading
Gold Hits New All-time High As Bitcoin Falls Below $100K
Gold Shines Bright Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Bitcoin’s Volatility Takes a Backseat
As geopolitical uncertainties escalate, particularly due to trade tariffs, gold has taken center stage, showcasing its resilient nature as a safe-haven asset. Recently, the precious metal soared to an … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Trump Pulls US Out Of UN Human Rights Council in Major Policy Shift
Donald Trump’s Executive Move Ends US Support for UNRWA, Orders Review of UNESCO Ties, and Signals Shift in Global Diplomacy
In a significant foreign policy move, U.S President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Aga Khan IV, Spiritual Leader Of Ismaili Muslims, Dies At 88
The Aga Khan IV Was A Philanthropist, Billionaire, and Visionary Leader Who Blended Faith, Business, and Humanitarian Efforts to Transform Lives
The Aga Khan IV, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims and a visionary … Continue Reading
Gunmen Kill Rivers State Stadium CSO, Son in Deadly Ambush
Confirming the incident, Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that investigations had commenced to track down the perpetrators.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Tragedy struck in Rivers State as gunmen ambushed and killed the Chief Security Officer (CSO) … Continue Reading
USAID Orders Global Administrative Leave for All Staff Starting February 7, 2025
USAID Places All Direct Hire Personnel on Administrative Leave Amid Controversy
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that effective Friday, February 7, 2025, all direct hire personnel around the world will be placed on … Continue Reading
FEC Approves $45.3 Million for Rail Link Connecting Western Ports to Hinterland
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $45.3 million contract for the feasibility study and engineering design of a proposed railway linking four major seaports in Nigeria’s western region to the hinterlands. The project aims to … Continue Reading