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A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abubakar Umar, has said he handed the sum of $15.8 million in cash to a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, at his residence in Abuja in…

Nigeria’s money supply (M2) surged to a new high of N107.1 trillion in August 2024, marking a 0.75% month-on-month (M-o-M) increase from N106.3 trillion in July and a 5.6% rise from N101.4 trillion in June, according to…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has stated that increasing crude oil production from the current 1.7 million barrels per day to 3 million barrels is achievable. The Chief Corporate Communications…

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the year…

Donald Trump on Friday accused Google of showing only “bad stories” about him and vowed to have the tech giant prosecuted if he gets back in the White House. Trump provided no backing for his accusation in a post on his…

The Borno State Flood Relief Distribution Committee has initiated the verification process for over 7,000 victims affected by recent flooding in Limanti Ward, within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. The exercise is…

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 1st of October 2024, a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on…

The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) says the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) owes its members over N15 billion. Its President, Abdullateef Ekundayo, made this known in a…

The Hezbollah resistance movement has confirmed the assassination of its leader, Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in massive Israeli airstrikes targeting residential buildings in Southern Beirut, Lebanon, on…

The naira depreciated to N1,700 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday. At the end of trading hours, the naira…

Eligible voters in Anambra State will today elect their local government executives for the first time in 11 years. The last local government election in the state took place in 2013 at the twilight of the…

Ordinarily, Tuesday, the 1st of October, 2024 will pass on as a day of merriment, in line with tradition, to celebrate Nigeria’s independence from colonial rule in 1960. But there are signs that aside the…

The Epe-born former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode is towing a new path. The politician, who had given politics a space after his term as Governor has joined the league of hotel owners in the city of aquatic…

Access Holdings Plc, has announced a donation of over N1 billion to assist with relief and recovery efforts in Maiduguri, through its banking vertical – Access Bank Plc. The announcement was made during a visit of the…

Dr Yemi Farounbi has served the country in many capacities, including as Nigeria’s former Ambassador to The Philippines. Ahead of his 80th birthday, he spoke with SAM NWAOKO on a number of issues. Looking back,…

*Analysts forecast bright future for bourse, say market remains resilient Amidst turbulent economic challenges, Nigeria’s stock market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, posting impressive gains that…

A group of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of Tinubu Youth Network (TYN) has asked President Bola Tinubu to investigate the allegations levelled against Bello Matawalle, the minister…

A large number of diplomats and other officials walked out of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Friday as Israeli Prime Minister…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Of the seven, Ayo Adewuyi was reappointed Executive Director, News. According to a release issued on…

The unattractiveness of Nigeria’s economy has continued to take a toll on its richest citizens who are exploring greener pastures to sustain their wealth base. A global leader in residence and citizenship planning, Henley…

Nigeria’s federal government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed on reciprocal rights, as world mega carrier, Emirates Airlines is set to resume Dubai-Lagos flight service on Tuesday, October 1, 2024;…

Donald Trump met Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky at his New York base in Trump Tower yesterday, and said it was time Russia’s war in Ukraine was settled. The Republican presidential nominee had repeatedly…

Kano state government has dispelled misconception around foreign debt liability on the state, describing reports as a deliberate attempt by selfish individuals to tarnish the ingenuity of the government to promote…

The Kebbi State Government has said no fewer than 29 persons, 321,000 houses and 858,000 farmlands have been lost to floodwaters in 16 of the 21 local government areas of the state. Briefing journalists in Birnin…