Key Highlights: The EFCC has invited Godswill Akpabio for questioning over corruption allegations against him. There are reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu may support Akpabio’s bid for Senate presidency. Allegations against Akpabio include N40 billion fraud and N86 billion contract scams. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has once Continue Reading
Nollywood Star Nancy Isime receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from US University
ment industry and her dedication to promoting African culture and values. At the same event, she was also awarded the Leadtime Africa leadership prize for Quality Service Delivery and Professionalism. Nancy shared the exciting news with her fans and followers on Sunday, April 30th, via her Instagram page, where she Continue Reading
SEC Blacklists Six Unregistered Online Trading Platforms
Key highlights: The SEC has blacklisted six online trading platforms for offering unauthorised investment services. The companies are not registered with the SEC, making their services illegal. Nigerians are advised to be cautious when dealing with these blacklisted companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has blacklisted six online trading Continue Reading
Stranded Nigerians Survive Bus Fire While Evacuating from Sudan to Saudi Arabia
Key Highlights: A bus conveying stranded Nigerians from Khartoum to Port Sudan caught fire on Monday morning. The bus was part of the second batch of 26 buses conveying Nigerians evacuating from Sudan to Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred due to excessive heat from the bus tire, but all 50 Continue Reading
DPI announces $165 million equity investment in Kazyon Ltd
An Africa-focused private investment firm, Development Partners International (DPI), has announced a $165 million equity investment in Kazyon Ltd., with co-investors including British International Hassan Heikal, Chairman and Founder of Kazyon Ltd disclosed this in a press release on Monday. As the company strives to accelerate its expansion plan across Continue Reading
Russia confirms plans to use ‘Evil Crypto’ in foreign trade
be helpful in international agreements. However, they agreed “it is impossible to do without cross-border settlements in cryptocurrency,” as Moiseev revealed in September of last year because sanctions pressure on Russia increased as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. “Of course, crypto is generally evil. I believe that people Continue Reading
Two Killed, 12 Injured in Kogi State Road Crash, FRSC Says
col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]”> Key Highlights: Two people lost their lives while 12 others sustained injuries in a lone crash involving a Toyota Hiace bus conveying 18 passengers, including the driver. The accident, which occurred on Sunday around 3.30 am at Irepeni village along Zariagi-Okene Road, was caused by overspeeding Continue Reading
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr cancels US shows due to health issues
Key Highlights: Ayra Starr has cancelled her shows in different cities of the United States due to health issues. The singer explained on her Instagram story that her doctor had advised her to take immediate bed rest. The cancellations include her headline performance at the Industry Night Show in Houston Continue Reading
Sudanese Refugees Flee to Chad: Over 20,000 People Seek Shelter Amid Darfur Violence
Key Highlights: Over 20,000 refugees seek shelter at a makeshift camp in the Chadian border village of Koufroun. Most of the refugees are women and children fleeing intense fighting in Tendelti, 20 kilometers away from Koufroun. Humanitarian workers are overwhelmed by the demand, and aid workers fear the situation could Continue Reading
Tinubu promises Nigerian workers a “living wage” in May 29 Presidency
Key highlights: President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu vows to provide Nigerian workers with a “living wage” that exceeds the minimum wage. Tinubu pledges to offer workers a decent income to sustain their lives and support their families in the Nigeria he will lead from May 29th. Tinubu highlights the labor movement’s Continue Reading