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Access Bank Acquires Standard Chartered Units in Angola, Sierra Leone
Access Holdings PLC has announced a major milestone in its quest for continental dominance, successfully completing the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A. and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited. The announcement was made on November 27, 2024.
This … Continue Reading
TETFund Suspends Foreign Scholarships for Nigerian Lecturers
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced the suspension of its foreign scholarship program for lecturers, effective January 1, 2025.
This pivotal decision, detailed in a circular dated November 25, 2024, was signed by TETFund’s Executive Secretary, … Continue Reading
FG Ends Foreign Training to Strengthen Local Education Systems
The Nigerian Government has announced a suspension of foreign training programs for scholars, redirecting resources to strengthen local educational initiatives.
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, revealed this policy shift at a three-day British Council conference in Abuja themed “Building … Continue Reading
Anti-Graft Agency Uncovers Facility Re-bagging 28 Trucks of FG Rice Palliatives
Kano Anti-Graft Agency Uncovers Massive Re-bagging Scheme Involving 28 Trucks of Federal Government Rice Palliatives Allegedly Diverted for Illegal Market Sale
The Kano State Anti-Corruption Commission has exposed a warehouse in Hotoro Western Bypass, where federal government rice palliatives meant … Continue Reading
Gunmen Abduct Three in Attack on Innoson Motors Showroom in Anambra
Insecurity deepens in Anambra State as gunmen storm Innoson Motors showroom, abducting three individuals, while a series of violent attacks on vigilante groups leave operatives injured and communities on edge
Three individuals were abducted on Tuesday evening as gunmen stormed … Continue Reading
FG dares TikTok Terrorists to Share Locations for Direct Combat
Government Responds to Rising Terrorist Activity on Social Media
The Federal Government has recognized the increasing involvement of terrorist groups in social media, prompting a firm challenge to these organizations to confront security forces directly. Terrorists have notably utilized platforms … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Buhari Accused of Electoral Manipulation in 2019 Presidential Election
Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Accuses Former President Buhari of Orchestrating the Removal of Justice Onnoghen to Pave the Way for Electoral Manipulation During the 2019 Presidential Election
Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has accused former President Muhammadu Buhari and his … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Food Inflation Surges to 39.16% in October
Nigeria is grappling with surging food inflation as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports a year-on-year food inflation rate of 39.16% for October 2024, up from 31.52% in October 2023.
This staggering rise reflects a complex mix of economic … Continue Reading
Husband Accuses Commissioner of Illicit Affair with Wife, Presents 854 photos, 100 video clips As Evidence
Jigawa Resident Accuses Sharia Court of Overlooking 854 Photos, 100 Videos, and 500 Hours of Call Records in Case Against Commissioner
A storm of controversy has erupted in Jigawa State after Nasiru Buba, a local resident, accused Auwal Danladi Sankara, … Continue Reading
71% of Nigerian Households Struggle with Soaring Food Prices: Urgent Action Needed
A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has unveiled a troubling reality: 71% of households in Nigeria are grappling with the adverse effects of skyrocketing food prices.
With inflation reaching historic levels and essential goods becoming increasingly … Continue Reading