The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its pursuit of justice by dragging former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and three others before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The charges, which were filed on Thursday, March 14, 2024, accuse the quartet of engaging in money laundering activities…
A significant internet outage has struck multiple countries across Africa, causing widespread disruption and frustration among millions of users. The affected nations include South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. The outage, which began on Thursday, left users unable to access essential online services, including communication platforms, financial transactions, and various…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has announced that the Port Harcourt refinery is poised to resume operations within the next fortnight. Speaking before the Senate ad-hoc committee investigating the Nigerian Refineries‘ Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) Projects, Kyari expressed confidence in the refinery’s readiness for production. He disclosed that…
The Kano- katsina- Jibiya- Maradi Rail way project had attracted loans of $1.3billion for the advancement of the project,The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, announced . The project aims to enhance transportation infrastructure between Nigeria and Niger Republic, fostering closer ties and facilitating economic growth in both nations. Strengthening Cross-Border Connectivity The allocation of $1.3…
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action against alleged financial malpractice, filing charges against three ex-bankers and one accomplice for their purported involvement in a staggering N15.9 million fraud. The accused, namely Ogbu Kingsley Ibekwem, Nwagbara Chidimma, Uwaezuoke Raymond, and Chidubem Angela Mgbeke, were arraigned before…
The Nigerian government, under the leadership of President Tinubu, has taken a significant stride towards revolutionizing agriculture by prioritizing mechanization of farming practices. In a groundbreaking move, the government has secured an agreement with the Brazilian Government and German Deutsch Bank Group, securing a substantial financial backing of 995 million euros for the Green Imperative…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking decisive steps to elevate the nation’s electricity generation capacity from the current 4000 megawatts to an ambitious target of 6000 megawatts within the coming three to six months. This strategic move aims to tackle the longstanding issues plaguing the country’s power sector, offering a beacon of hope for…
In response to the surge in mass kidnappings targeting students, the Federal Government has issued a stark warning, highlighting the susceptibility of schools in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to attacks by bandits and insurgents. Hajia Halima Iliya, the National Coordinator of Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, revealed that they have identified…
NDLEA operatives have successfully intercepted a consignment of illicit drugs concealed in the engine compartment of an interstate commercial bus, marking a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking. The operation took place on Thursday, 7th March 2024, along the Gbongan – Ibadan road in Osun state. During a routine stop and search operation,…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported yet another act of vandalism on critical infrastructure, with the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line becoming the latest target. This incident marks the fifth occurrence of such vandalism within the months of February and March this year, posing a significant threat to the country’s power transmission network. According to…
