IMF urges to African leaders to deepen intra-regional trade to navigate global economic shocks
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has urged African leaders to deepen intra-regional trade and cooperation to withstand global economic shocks in a tariff…
More Nigerians will be poor by 2027, says World Bank
The World Bank Group says more Nigerians will sink into poverty by 2027 — despite the country’s resource-rich status. The World Bank spoke on Thursday in its Africa Pulse…
Rivers: Ibas meets Reps panel today as protests continue
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd,), was expected to appear before the House of Representatives Committee overseeing the state’s administration under the emergency rule on…
NEC shelfs state police talks despite surge in killings
The National Economic Council on Thursday deferred talks on state police until its next meeting, amidst the violent attacks and bloodshed in parts of the country. Bayelsa Governor, Duoye…
Keyamo, NiMet executives meet over workers’ strike
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, is currently in a closed-door meeting with the executives of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMeT). Tunde Moshood, special adviser on media…
EFCC secures arrest warrant for six CBEX promoters over ‘$1bn fraud‘
The federal high court in Abuja has granted permission to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and detain six Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) promoters over allegations…
Nigerian-born US citizen indicted for $690k wire fraud, false citizenship claim
A Nigerian-born United States citizen, Oladapo Olalekan Fadugba, is facing up to 27 years in prison following his indictment for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and making false statements…
Lagos LG chair aspirant withdraws for Obasa’s son
The Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State, Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, has withdrawn his interest to vie for the chairmanship position of the LG in the…
INEC moves to legalise voting without PVC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed willingness to allow eligible Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards to vote in the 2027 general elections, but insists that such a move…
EFCC alerts Nigerians about fake land vendors in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted Nigerians about a suspected fake land vendor who allegedly defrauded members of the public of over N90 million through the…
