GTBank Faces Backlash From Customers as Transition to New Banking System Causes Prolonged Delay
GTBank’s transition to the Finacle core banking system has encountered delays, leading to frustration among its customers. The bank initially announced branch closures...
Mpox: WHO Approves Administration of Jynneos Vaccine for Adolescents
On Monday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced its approval of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17. This group...
DR Congo Halts Licensing Process for 27 Oil Blocks
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has halted the licensing process for 27 oil blocks, launched in 2022. This was announced through a...
National Assembly Proposes Increase in VAT to 10% by 2025, 12.5% from 2026
The Nigerian National Assembly is considering a bill to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent by...
Côte d’Ivoire Begins Talks to Commence Withdrawal of French Troops
French and Ivorian military officials have begun talks on the planned withdrawal of French forces from Côte d’Ivoire. General Pascal Yanni, the commander...
Gunmen Kill Four at Plateau Mining Site, Injure Five
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday night and killed four youths. Five others were...
Major Fake Wine Factory Uncovered in Anambra, Seven Arrested
A major illegal wine production facility has been uncovered in Anambra State. It was raided by the Presidential Task Force Against Economic Sabotage...
Court Orders CBN to Pay Kasmal Services N579bn Over Unpaid Stamp Duty Commission
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to pay Kasmal International Services N579.1 billion. The sum...
Courts Rejects Bail for Detained Binance Executive, Says Nigeria Can Handle His Health
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial compliance, has been denied bail for the second time as he faces money laundering charges in Nigeria....
Niger Revokes Nationality of Former Tourism Minister and Eight Others for Collaborating with Foreign Powers, Treason
The Nigerien government has revoked the nationality of nine individuals accused of collaborating with foreign powers and engaging in acts that threaten national...
Bandits Now Rule Sokoto Communities, Impose Levies and Mediate Disputes- LG Chairman Laments to Defence Minister
Bandits have taken control of large areas in Isa Local Government Area, Sokoto State, and now act as rulers and mediators. This was...
Zambia Confirms First Mpox Case, Says Contact Tracing is Underway
Zambia has reported its first case of mpox, according to a statement from the health ministry on Thursday. The ministry did not specify...