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Alleged Perjury: Judge’s Absence Stalls Arraignment of Fenchurch Energy Company Directors
The absence of Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos stalled the planned…
Drug trafficking: Senate passes death penalty bill
The Senate has passed the bill seeking to impose a death penalty on convicted drug traffickers.…
Nigeria’s foreign debt servicing hits $1.12bn in Q1 2024, signaling growing financial strain
By Temi Olowu The Federal Government of Nigeria grappled with a burgeoning burden of foreign debt…
Reps ask CBN to withdraw cybersecurity levy circular
The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to withdraw its recent…
Minister affirms support for NCDMB’s local content initiatives
The Co-Chair of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, and…
IGP files conspiracy and perjury charge against 2 Directors of Fenchurch Energy Nigeria Limited
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, has filed a two count charge of conspiracy and perjury…
Dangote Foundation, WEF unveil 2024 Fellows
Aliko Dangote Foundation, ADF, in conjunction with the World Economic Forum, WEF, and Forum of Young…
ECOWAS plans $2.4bn fund for counter-terrorism standby force
By Gift Habib A standby force is set to be established by the Economic Community of…
Chelsea make Osimhen U-Turn, want to sign striker
Chelsea have been won over by Victor Osimhen’s resurgence in form and now want to sign…
FG raked in over $1bn tax from Shell in 2023
The Federal Government of Nigeria got a total of $1.09bn in corporate taxes and royalties through…
EFCC operatives arrest BDC operators as naira sells 1,416/$
By Damilola Aina Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, reportedly arrested some Bureau…
FG woos global investors for 17 oil blocks
By Okechukwu Nnodim The Federal Government, on Tuesday, offered 12 oil blocks and five deep offshore…
UBA Builds on Gains, Earnings Rise 110%, Profit Hits N156bn
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s global bank, has disclosed its unaudited financial results for…
No plan for foreign military base in Nigeria -FG
The Federal Government has said that there were no discussions with foreign countries regarding the establishment…
NERC surrenders, announces tariff reduction
By Adekunle Sulaimon The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has released a new tariff order for May…
NDLEA arraigns Clearing Agent, Falowo Samuel Kayode, 2 others for unlawful importation of drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos…
Coastal highway: Your attack on Umahi baseless, Ohanaeze tells Peter Obi
By Ajisafe Olayiwola The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the 2023 Labour…
Navigating Nigeria’s Financial Landscape: A Closer Look at Recent Central Bank Initiatives For Better Forex
By Amos Adetunji On January 31, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued three pivotal…
Presidential Communication: Ngelale as soft target for mischief makers
By Richard Elesho I do not envy Ajuri Ngelale, the young and urbane Special Adviser on…