The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, lamented on Thursday that mothers of cyber fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, are now organising themselves into an association. Magu, who addressed journalists at the Lagos office … Continue reading Mothers of Yahoo Boys Now Forming Association – Magu
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, proposed a toast to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The vice president’s toast was proposed at a dinner organised in honour … Continue reading Nigeria, Vietnam Agree on Visa Waiver
Twitter on Wednesday said it would bar political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing criticism over misinformation from politicians on social media. Chief executive Jack Dorsey said in a tweet that the company took the action to head … Continue reading Twitter Bans Political Adverts Worldwide
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Tuesday night won their second group game 3-2 against Ecuador to book a spot in the next round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup tournament ongoing in Brazil. A hattrick from Ibrahim Said secured the dramatic comeback … Continue reading U-17 World Cup: Nigeria Secures Another Dramatic Win, Qualify for Round of 16
The Federal Government has urged the National Assembly to pass a bill that will allow Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in local elections from any country they are in. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, … Continue reading FG Urges National Assembly to Okay Diaspora, E-voting
The Federal Ministry of Health has said that Nigerians, living with cancer would now save up to 50 percent of treatment cost as it launches a pioneer Chemotherapy Access Treatment Programme. The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, … Continue reading FG Inaugurates Chemotherapy Programme, to Cut Cancer Treatment by 50 %
Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, the Director General of Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, on Tuesday said that the state was committed to projecting and marketing pounded yam for international recognition and patronage. Ojo-Lanre disclosed this in an exclusive interview … Continue reading Ekiti State to Market Pounded Yam Internationally —Council DG
CBN lists gains of closure The Federal Government’s decision to shut the nation’s land borders against neigbouring countries will remain, despite any short-term losses, until they ratify Nigeria’s proposed anti-smuggling policy, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin … Continue reading FG Gives Condition for Reopening Borders
Big Brother Naija 4 ‘Pepper Dem’ reality show winner, Mercy Eke a.k.a ‘Lamborghini’ has bought a four-bedroom flat apartment in Lekki, Lagos State. The reality TV star, took to her Instagram page @official_mercyeke to share the good news as well … Continue reading BBNaija Winner, Mercy Eke, Buys Duplex in Lekki
The number of Japanese affiliated companies in Nigeria has doubled in the last four years, growing from 21 in 2014 to 42 last year. This shows Japan’s strong interests in the country’s market. Trade Commissioner/Managing Director of Japan External Trade … Continue reading Japan Seeks Investment Opportunities in Nigeria companies
